BUFFETT'S LATEST PORTFOLIO MOVES

The Oracle of Omaha added a beverage company and said buh-bye to more bank shares.

Medicare Tips for First-Timers

IN the months before I turned 65 last year, I got a lot of mail from two sources: assisted living centers featuring photos of youthful seniors playing pickleball and Medicare Advantage and medigap providers promoting their plans.

STRATEGIES TO SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Many Medicare recipients are benefiting from changes that make prescriptions more affordable. But you can still make other moves to keep your costs in check.

12 GREAT GIGS FOR RETIREES

Whether you want to earn extra cash, fill some of your free time, or both, we have ideas for you.

WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS THAT TARGET OLDER ADULTS

Cryptocurrency cons and impersonation schemes are among the most common.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE JOB MARKET

Especially in the most competitive fields, job seekers will need to strategize to stand out.

PLANNING TO MOVE? TRIM YOUR COSTS

Staying on budget can reduce the stress that comes with relocating.

Briefing

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

ESG INVESTING NAVIGATES POLITICAL BACKLASH

ESG, an investing style that eyes a company’s profits, risks and long-term sustainability through an environmental, social or corporate-governance lens, is weathering a political storm.

High Yield, Minimal Drama

LAST month I pitched investments with high yield and low duration (sensitivity to interest rates) as the ideal antidote to market chaos.

How to Cope With Inflation

WHEN it comes to inflation, the U.S. has been living in a fool’s paradise.

Get Back on Track After a Divorce

LAST month, I wrote about a survey in which the Employee Benefit Research Institute interviewed retirees on how satisfied they are with their financial situation in retirement (see “Living in Retirement,” April).

SOLID RETURNS IN A REMARKABLE MARKET

Our diversified stock funds did well but lagged a highly concentrated S&P 500. Our foreign fund picks beat their benchmark, as did our bond funds.

A Guide to Lending Money to Family Members

Put the terms in writing, and take steps to avoid tax complications.

TRAVEL DEALS FOR RETIREES

Older adults can access special discounts on hotel stays, car rentals, cruises and more.

WHY YOU NEED A TRUSTED CONTACT

YOU’RE probably used to getting (and ignoring) lots of information from your brokerage, mutual fund or investment adviser.

THE HIGH STAKES OF A TRADE WAR

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

TEMPER THE RISK IN YOUR TECH STOCKS

A recent rout in AI stocks has some investors thinking more defensively.

How to Survive Market Mayhem

AMONG my missions is to advise smart readers against doing dumb things out of haste or panic.

DON'T PAY MORE THAN NECESSARY TO PREPARE YOUR TAX RETURN

Many DIY taxpayers have access to free options, but whether you qualify depends on the fine print.

INTERVIEW: PLANNING SUMMER TRAVEL? YOU'LL HAVE LOTS OF COMPANY

To save money, book your tickets well ahead of time, use technology and avoid popular destinations.

HOW TO HELP VICTIMS OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES

Recovery could take years, and victims will need assistance long after the fires have been extinguished.

FUND INVESTORS: DO A LITTLE DIGGING TO KNOW WHAT YOU OWN

Investors should make sure to read the prospectus carefully and look under the hood at the fund's actual holdings.

WHY YOU MAY NEED A MEDALLION STAMP

Transferring securities from one account to another often requires this extra step.

IS A ROBO ADVISER RIGHT FOR YOU?

Use our guide to assess the growing array of low-cost, computer-driven investment managers.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HOUSING MARKET

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

TRY THESE TURNAROUND STOCKS

A struggling company with a strong makeover plan can pay off for intrepid investors.

TEACHING HOW TO REPAIR RATHER THAN REPLACE

Through this group's workshops, volunteers help community members fix household items.

Retirees Are Less Satisfied

RECENTLY, I wrote about the results of the Retirement Confidence Survey, conducted annually by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (see \"Living in Retirement,\" Dec.). EBRI followed up with a deeper dive into spending trends among retirees with its 2024 Spending in Retirement Survey. I spoke with Bridget Bearden, research and development strategist with EBRI and author of the study, about its conclusions.

In Defense of Defense Stocks

OVER the past few years, global wars have been on the rise. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign European nation, has killed hundreds of thousands and cost hundreds of billions of dollars. The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas has led to death and destruction not just in Israel and Gaza but in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data index shows that global conflicts have doubled in five years.