The Iran war and your portfolio: 7 things those nearing retirement need to know now
Market volatility has increased with the ongoing conflict in Iran, causing investors to wade through short-term swings. For…
‘Is this normal?’ My new adviser made me sell stocks, saying her company didn’t work with them. I secretly kept some on the side — and they made money. Now what?
Question: “My financial adviser does an average job in my opinion, but she says that her company only…
‘Is it silly?’ I have $108K in my 401(k) and I want to move it and retire at the end of this year. Now what?
Question: “I’m planning on retiring at the end of this year. I have about $108,000 in my 401(k),…
Escape the ‘gay tax’ while planning for retirement with these three mindset shifts
Beth Pinsker is a financial-planning columnist at MarketWatch. She has been a certified financial planner (CFP®) since 2018.…
‘I’m skeptical.’ 6 popular investment trends financial pros say you likely want to avoid
It’s easy to get sucked into the hype around many headline-making investments, be it meme stocks, crypto or…
I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:22 p.m. ET Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in…
Are you missing out on this ‘triple-tax-free’ way to save for retirement? Pros say many of us are
Americans are increasingly embracing the health savings account — a tax-advantaged account for those enrolled in a high-deductible…
I’m 61. My wife and I have $1M saved and will get $14K a month in pensions. We own 3 homes — but won’t pay them off for 28 years. Can I retire next year?
Question: “I’m 61 and plan to retire when I turn 62. I will get a $3,375 monthly from…
Got $20K? 9 financial pros tell us how you should invest it now
Investing $20,000 can be a powerful opportunity to build wealth — if you do it smartly. “A sound…
Got $20K? 9 financial pros tell us how you should invest it now
Investing $20,000 can be a powerful opportunity to build wealth — if you do it smartly. “A sound…
I’m 59 ½ and rolled $800K over from my previous employer plan into a Roth. But was that actually the right move?
Question: “I am 59 ½ and have $800,000 rolled over from my previous employer to a Roth. I…