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A Bridge Over the Racial Divide
This ex-baseball player is using his background to bring understanding and advocate for change.
Time for an Insurance Review
You may need to update your policies in light of COVID-19.
TIMELY REASONS TO BUY A Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
The Election and Your Money
We’ve assessed how the presidential candidates’ stances on financial issues will affect your wallet.
The Joys of Being Retired
Several months ago, I wrote that one of my simple pleasures in retirement is having the freedom to run errands at noon on a Tuesday, with little traffic, lots of parking and ’60s music playing on the car radio (see “Living in Retirement,” Dec. 2019). That prompted an e-mail from reader Bob Swahlen, who also experiences “the joy of having freedom and time,” with one exception: “I find Bo Diddley to be a good companion on the ’50s channel.”
NOT READY TO RETURN TO WORK?
Even if you don’t have legal protections, you may be able to negotiate with your boss.
Get Your Plan Back on Track
Whether the damage to your savings was self-inflicted or unavoidable, we’ll help you revive your retirement plan.
FIND THE BEST ETFS FOR YOUR GOALS
You can build a solid core for your portfolio and explore new opportunities with our favorite exchange-traded funds.
Emergency Funds 101
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for how much you’ll need.
DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER
STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.
HSAs Get Even Better
Workers have more options with flexible spending accounts, too.
DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER
STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.
INTERVIEW: IF YOU'RE USING CASH LESS OFTEN, YOU'RE PART OF A TREND
The pandemic is speeding up the use of digital payments.
Find a Great Place to Retire
Our cities provide plenty of space to spread out without skimping on health care or other amenities.
5 Great REITs to Buy Now
In an awful year for many real estate investment trusts, our picks should thrive.
BASICS: Make the Most of Time at Home
Get your finances in shape while you shelter in place.
MONEY: Rx for Your Health Insurance
The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs—and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.
How Options Can Help Your Portfolio
Although the terminology may take some getting used to, options are just another investing tool for generating income or protecting you from a market sell-off.
INVESTING: Where to Put Your Money Now
The market is finding its way in a changed landscape. Our advice: Tilt toward stocks rather than bonds and cash, and favor U.S. over international holdings.
Stocks: Advance or Retreat?
Amid the market chaos, investors can gauge whether a rebound will last by looking at market breadth.
How to Get Your Money Back
Some refund policies have been relaxed, but reimbursement isn’t always automatic.
A VIEW OF LIFE AFTER THE PANDEMIC
Among the forecasts: The work-from-home trend will last, and we’ll welcome more robots.
Great Jobs for Retirees
Whether you are looking for an encore career or a low-stress job to supplement your income, here’s how to find the perfect gig.
Get These Forms Now
Everyone needs these legal documents, just in case.
Find a Financial Planner You Trust
Use our road map to find an adviser who will truly look out for your best interests.
A Pandemic Wasn't in My Plans
Take these steps to prevent COVID-19 from derailing your retirement.
RETIREMENT: How to Protect Your Portfolio
Take these steps to help your retirement savings withstand the bear.
INVESTING Earn Up to 9% on Your Money
Yields on many fixed-income investments have plunged, but turmoil in the bond market has created new opportunities.
REAL ESTATE: You Can Still Buy and Sell a Home
But you’ll have to jump through some hoops to close the deal.
REWARDS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO Decluttering
Spending a lot of time at home? What better time to get organized?