3/28/25: I'm a federal employee who took the fork-in-the-road offer. I think we have enough retirement funds to make it but need some reassurance.
3/27/25: It feels good to have avoided the recent market correction, but this only has value if I correctly time my re-entry. When do I pull the trigger and jump back in?
3/26/25: Can you help me determine the best option to purchase a piece of real estate without experiencing the biggest tax hits and also without having a mortgage on the property?
3/25/25: Do you think it's possible that the new administration wants to take us into a recession on purpose?
3/24/25: With 12-15 years left until retirement, I want to be strategic about where to put our monthly surplus which is usually around $3,000.
3/23/25: I'm 44 years old with young children and want to know where and how we should be focusing and strategizing for retirement.
3/22/25: Whether you're job hunting or aiming for a raise, here's some advice on where to start, how to negotiate, and the best strategies to set yourself up for success.
3/21/25: With the first quarter just about in the books, I felt it was a good time for a heat check on where things stand, so I turned to Diane Swonk, the Chief Economist at KPMG, who has always been a go-to source to make sense of short, and long-term, trends.
3/20/24: I'm on the verge of retirement and looking for some guidance before I pull the plug.
3/19/24: We have a lot of money saved but it seems like we're spending a lot and we're starting to feel a bit concerned.
3/18/25: My wife and I feel like we’re doing okay but we started saving for retirement and investing a bit late and are playing catch-up. Is there something else we should be doing as we enter our 50s?
3/17/25: My wife and I, both in our mid-sixties, currently have over 90% of our financial assets in a variety of accounts held at the same institution. Do you think we should be diversifying our assets across more institutions?
3/16/25: My time in the military has really taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically. My current job is very stressful and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it. Can I do a reset?
3/15/24: It's been a week of extreme lows and some extreme highs. During a period like this it's important to tune out the noise and stick to your game plan.
3/13/25: After working in higher ed for 15 years, I was able to find my dream job in the federal government, but recent events have left my personal and financial future in a state of uncertainty.
3/12/25: I was laid off last November, an earlier retirement than I had planned, and now I'm wondering if I need to go back into the workforce.
3/11/25: With good money in our retirement accounts, and a few rental properties, I'm wondering if we'll be able to retire in roughly two years.
3/10/25: I have been a lifelong saver and investor, and between my husband and myself we have accumulated a significant nest egg, yet I feel like I need help with the big picture.
3/9/25: With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. Is now the time to buy? Mark and I discuss.
3/8/25: Just like we do on the this podcast, here I am on CBS Mornings answering your money questions, including one about whether or not it's even worth owning bonds.