PPersonal finance Read More ‘I would like to retire now.’ I’m 57 with $330K saved and an IUL, but over $100K in debt. Help.December 5, 2025 Question: “I’m 57 years old and I would like to retire now. I have $300K in my 401(k),…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘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?December 1, 2025 Question: “After working 27 years for the same great company, I am ready to retire at 59 ½…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘We struggle.’ We’re 66, active and ready to retire — but we want out of Florida and California is too expensive. What’s our move?November 26, 2025 Question: “My husband and I are a young 66. We are very active and preparing for retirement. We…
PPersonal finance Read More I’m still working, but I’m over 59½ now and considering taking $20K from my 401(k) to get myself a new car. Thoughts?November 24, 2025 Question: “I am thinking of using my 401(k) to help pay for part of a new car loan.…
PPersonal finance Read More I’m still working, but I’m over 59½ now and considering taking $20K from my 401(k) to get myself a new car. Thoughts?November 24, 2025 Question: “I am thinking of using my 401(k) to help pay for part of a new car loan.…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘I could have done without those 2 things.’ I used to like my adviser, but here’s what he did. Now I feel his 0.9% fee isn’t worth it and it’s a ‘little scary to leave him.’November 20, 2025 Question: “I really liked my financial adviser, he was good, but after a few years managing both my…
PPersonal finance Read More The number of 401(k) millionaires just hit a record high: ‘People are staying the course.’November 20, 2025 Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow with Columbia University…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘I want to be sure I’m on the right path.’ I’m retiring in a few months with $145K, but I own my home and have no debt. I want to travel. What’s my move?November 19, 2025 Question: “I was born and raised in New Zealand. I own my own home and have no debts.…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘I want to be sure I’m on the right path.’ I’m retiring in a few months with $145K, but I own my home and have no debt. I want to travel. What’s my move?November 18, 2025 Question: “I was born and raised in New Zealand. I own my own home and have no debts.…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘Is it too late?’ I’m 40 and want to retire before 60. I have $12K in one of my retirement accounts, but no emergency fund. Is there hope?November 14, 2025 Question: “I am 40 and want to retire before I’m 60. I have six years of state service…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘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?November 13, 2025 Question: “I’m a 72 year old female with no savings. I’m still working a minimum wage job and…
PPersonal finance Read More ‘We’re not happy.’ My wife and I are retired in Wisconsin with two pensions and $75K+ annual income. But our retirement funds dropped $45K this year. Help.November 11, 2025 Question: “My wife and I are both retired in Wisconsin and we’re both collecting Social Security. I have…