5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t
You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…
‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.
Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…
‘Tell me what to steer clear of.’ I live in a male-dominated religious society in Utah, but I only want a female adviser to help me with money. How will this work?
Question: “I’m particularly interested in female financial advisers. I live in Northern Utah and it’s a male-dominated religious…
It’s time for a retirement checkup: 5 easy ways to stay on track
Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow with Columbia University…
10 money experts on the financial New Year’s resolutions they’re making for themselves for 2026
Even financial advisers make money-related New Year’s resolutions. So we asked 10 of them: What financial resolutions are…
What are the hottest tech stocks for 2026? Here’s what ChatGPT and Gemini had to say.
Published: Dec. 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET In order to achieve artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a machine…
I need ‘a plan for the rest of my life.’ I’m 78 with $185K in my 401(k) and Social Security of $2.8K a month. So now what?
Question: “I am 78 years old and I have $185,000 in my 401(k). I take a $1,800 withdrawal…
Nvidia and other chip stocks rise — but that doesn’t mean the AI trade is back for good
Last Updated: Dec. 18, 2025 at 4:51 p.m. ETFirst Published: Dec. 18, 2025 at 2:12 p.m. ET Some on Wall…
I’m only 54 and my 401(k) plan is emailing me about buying annuities. Is this something I should do? – MarketWatch
I’m only 54 and my 401(k) plan is emailing me about buying annuities. Is this something I should…
‘We never know what we’ll get.’ I’m 60 with no savings and just $20K invested. I’m worried my brother is mishandling my trust — and now it won’t last for life
Question: “I am 60 years old with no savings. I have $20,000 in an online investment account. I…
‘I’m feeling out of my depth.’ I have $20M in assets and pay about $126K a year in fees. But the managers haven’t changed my asset allocation. Am I getting ripped off?
Question: “I have assets under management of approximately $20 million. I’m paying a ‘platform fee’ of 45 basis…
‘I’m feeling out of my depth.’ I have $20M in assets and pay about $126K a year in fees. But the managers haven’t changed my asset allocation. Am I getting ripped off?
Question: “I have assets under management of approximately $20 million. I’m paying a ‘platform fee’ of 45 basis…