
The first five years of retirement are crucial. Watch out for the ‘thieves’ of retirement wealth.
As retirees go from getting a regular paycheck to spending their hard-earned savings, there are a few factors that can […]

U.S. stock futures rise after a wild week on Wall Street, ahead of key jobs and inflation reports
U.S. stock index futures rose Sunday, ahead of key employment and inflation data coming later this week.
My brother-in-law invested $30K in our California condo. It has a 3% mortgage rate. He’s pushing me to sell. Is now a good time?
“We’re only breaking even because of rising HOA fees in this state.”
‘I’m not made of money’: My heating engineer didn’t fix my radiators on his first visit. Do I pay him a second time?
“He charged $180 for the second visit for his time, including $40 for the part.”
‘I love being debt-free’: I’m in my mid-50s and buying a house. Do I take out a $400K mortgage or use my Roth IRA?
“I’ll fund $500,000 of that from the sale of my current house.”
There is a severe doctor shortage. How to find a good one.
What can you do if your doctor retires or quits?
Dow 50,000 came as the market looked set to crack. What the milestone says about what’s ahead for risk and volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points Friday, leading a broader stock-market rebound.
‘Guests tell me I have dust bunnies’: My $150-an-hour cleaner has become increasingly negligent. Do I fire her?
”I like her as a friend, but I’m underwhelmed as a client.”
My brother refuses to sell our family’s $150K lake house, yet I pay all the bills. Do I push it and risk ruining our relationship?
”I have no intention of going back to the lake house, yet he expects me to pay for upkeep and […]
I settled my father’s estate, but found a will deeding a mobile home to his stepson. Am I ethically and legally obliged to fix this?
“I understand that I must initiate probate in his state of residence.”
