2/22/23: I have to make a decision as to whether I should retire in the immediate future or be forced to return to in-person work at a job I hate due to recent management changes.
2/21/23: With a move to France on the horizon, a move that could be permanent, should I keep or sell my house in Florida?
2/21/23: My husband works for one of the tech giants that recently announced layoffs. My husband's job was not impacted, but given that more layoffs may be coming, we want to make sure we prepare ourselves for any outcome.
2/20/23: Feeling like I got a late start, I have been super frugal and trying to save as much as possible. I want to know if it's safe to loosen up a bit?
2/19/23: Even before the pandemic, a large share of Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. He joins us this weekend to discuss.
2/18/23: Even before the pandemic, a large share of Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. He joins us this weekend to discuss.
2/17/23: In the last few years I have finally begun reaching my financial goals such as buying a home and contributing to a Roth IRA. I feel like I've come so far, but this debt ceiling showdown has me extremely worried.
2/16/23: My wife and I are in the process of purchasing land to build a home, and while we are pre-approved through a few banks, we’re wondering which is the better loan option?
2/16/23: I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work?
2/15/23: Everything is great, and it seems like you're on the perfect financial track, until it's not, and life throws you the ultimate curveball.
2/14/23: I realize that my 401(k) doesn't include any guarantees but I think I have enough for my needs, so I'm wondering if purchasing an annuity would be a good idea for me?
2/14/23: I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work?
2/13/23: Given how much we spend on a monthly basis, which is a lot, are we saving enough now that we're in our early 50s.
2/12/23: With retirement on the horizon, I'm looking for some feedback to make sure I am indeed on track to call it quits.
2/11/23: Now that I'm retired, I'm trying to make the adjustment from living on a steady paycheck to living off my investments. Am I approaching it the right way?
2/10/23: I’m a 44 year old single woman with no kids and on the fence about spending $10k per year on long-term care insurance. Should I do it?
2/9/23: At 53 years old, can my wife and I retire in about five years and start spending half the year in Europe?
2/9/23: What's the best way to finance a much needed home remodeling project? Should we use some of our assets or take out a loan?
2/8/23: Approximately six years ago, at the advice of a relative in the financial industry, I purchased an annuity. Should I keep it or ditch it?
2/7/23: I am soon to turn 61 and my husband is 65 and already retired. He wants me to retire and feels our financial situation is secure enough. Is he right?