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Plan for Your Own Elder Care

AFTER I wrote a series of columns in 2022 about elder care planning for family members, I received a number of responses like this one: “What about married couples who have no children or whose family members don’t live nearby?” wrote one reader. “Or a single individual with no close relatives? How should these people plan for their own elder care?”

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

Most likely, you'll encounter setbacks on your journey. But with careful planning, you can surmount them.

Find the Right Budgeting App

Mint is closing up shop. Luckily, you have alternatives.

How to Use Leftover 529 Funds

OR families who want to save for their children’s future higher-education expenses, a 529 collegesavings plan offers alluring tax-advantaged benefits. You can withdraw funds tax-free for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and computers.

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

There are strategies you can use to lower the cost of new and outstanding debts.

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

WERE high-yield corporate bonds a sports franchise, I could honestly deem them a dynasty.

Where to Invest Now: Texas

HERE’S a good case that the state of Texas has the best economy in the world. Its gross domestic product, which is over $2 trillion, is bigger than that of all but seven countries, and it’s growing like crazy.

Searching for the Next Big Thing

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood talks robotaxis, crypto, AI and more.

FUNDS TO HELP YOU TAP YOUR NEST EGG

New options aim to engineer a steady payout for retirees.

SHOULD YOU TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A OX FINFLUENCER?

Social media stars can make finance fun and deliver helpful info. But be careful about who you trust.

NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR IRA ROLLOVERS?

A Biden administration proposal would require financial institutions to act in your best interest when reinvesting your 401(k) plan.

A Guide to Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort

These vacation destinations offer family-friendly activities, adventurous excursions, gourmet dining and more.

MORE WAYS TO VALUE STOCKS

Look beyond price-earnings ratios to get a more nuanced picture.

How Inflation Hurts Retirees

RETIREE confidence in having enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement dropped significantly in the 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research.

OVERCOME YOUR FEAR AND ENJOY RETIREMENT

Even if you have a well-funded nest egg, giving up a paycheck is hard. We'll help you start the journey.

To Tip or Not to Tip?

Everyone from your barista to the car mechanic is asking for tips, and new technology adds to the pressure.

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT STATE ESTATE TAXES

Some states are taxing estates valued as low as $1 million.

Dividends Hit a Rough Patch

THERE is a doctrine T that one year's investment champions become the subsequent year's failures.

Real Estate: Down, but Not Out

The lifeblood of real estate is debt, and the Federal Reserve has made borrowing a lot more expensive by raising interest rates five full percentage points between March 2022 and July 2023.

The Skinny on Spin-Offs

In theory, corporate spin-offs should reward investors, but performance is mixed.

Rediscovering Japan

New shareholder-friendly policies should boost the country's stocks.

HOW THE ONLINE BROKERS STACK UP

We compared investment offerings, tools, apps, advice and more to find the best broker for you.

AIRLINE TICKET PRICES ARE COMING BACK TO EARTH

After soaring in 2022, prices for domestic airline tickets are on the descent. In June 2023, airfares had dropped by 8.1% from May and by 18.9% over the previous 12 months, according to the June Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How Retirement Could Hurt Your Credit Score

Just as you need to take care of your physical health, you need to monitor your credit fitness.

The Risks of Sharing Your Personal Information

Crooks are finding new ways to pilfer your data.

THE DOWNSIDE TO DECLINING INFLATION

After two years of big cost-of-living increases, retirees will likely receive a more modest Social Security raise in 2024.

8 great places to retire-for renters

With home prices inflated and mortgage rates rising, we provide enticing options for retirees who would rather rent than buy

Fixing Your Relationship With Money

This psychologist helps clients address complex issues involving their finances.

CORD CUTTING MADE EASY

With an expanding menu of streaming services, saying goodbye to your cable company's entertainment options has never been easier.

How to Redeem Savings Bonds

Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak last year or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in.