Senators’ war with Social Security continues — this time it’s about slashing visits to field offices
Published: Dec. 11, 2025 at 3:55 p.m. ET The war between a handful of senators and the Social Security…
‘My income isn’t enough to enjoy life.’ I’m 78 and a widow with no kids. I need to live on $250K, Social Security, a pension and an annuity that ‘I regret.’ Help.
Question: “I’m 78 years old, a widow and have no children or grandchildren. I sold my house and…
‘Wide array of challenges.’ My wife and I have aging parents, just $29K in a 401(k) and face return-to-office mandates but live hundreds of miles from the office. Help.
Question: “We are a married couple with return-to-office mandates. This leads to a number of issues as our…
‘Wide array of challenges.’ My wife and I have aging parents, just $29K in a 401(k) and face return-to-office mandates but live hundreds of miles from the office. Help.
Question: “We are a married couple with return-to-office mandates. This leads to a number of issues as our…
Do you need an annuity in your 401(k) plan? 6 financial planners on who it works for — and who it doesn’t
The SECURE 2.0 Act helped pave the way for employers to offer workers annuities in their retirement plans.…
‘I don’t want to live month to month.’ I’m a retired teacher, 68, with $800K saved, but I live in an expensive state. Help.
Question: “I am a 68-year-old retired teacher. I have $4,500 in fixed monthly income from Social Security and…
‘I would like to retire now.’ I’m 57 with $330K saved and an IUL, but over $100K in debt. Help.
Question: “I’m 57 years old and I would like to retire now. I have $300K in my 401(k),…
‘I lost everything.’ At a friend’s recommendation, I invested my life savings in a firm abroad — now it’s all gone and the CEO was in court. What now?
Question: “I was introduced by a friend to a financial firm in the U.K. Shortly after transferring my…
‘Everyone treats me like I have a contagious disease.’ I have $500K in stock, earn $9.5K a month and want a good adviser to meet me in person. Help.
Question: “I have $500,000 in stock and income after taxes of $9,500 per month. My previous adviser passed…
‘I grew up very poor, so I’m very risk adverse.’ I’m 59 and ready to retire with $575K in my 401(k), $350K in CDs and $125K in cash. Is this a solid position to be in?
Question: “After working 27 years for the same great company, I am ready to retire at 59 ½…
Flood of AI Bonds Adds to Pressure on Markets
Wall Street is straining to absorb a flood of new bonds from tech companies funding their artificial intelligence…
‘I don’t know what to do.’ I’m 72 with a minimum wage job – but still helping my daughter financially and have $70K in debt. Who can help?
Question: “I’m a 72 year old female with no savings. I’m still working a minimum wage job and…