Posts tagged MoneyWatch
Just Married, When Can We Retire?

9/21/26: We're recently married and already looking forward to retirement. When will we have enough money?

How to Pay for My Doctorate?

9/18/26: My husband and I are wondering what the best strategy is to pay for my doctorate tuition?

Key Money Habits to Teach Your Kids

9/17/26: With school back in session, we're here with some advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids.

Disliking My Business “Partners” Uncle Gavin and Uncle Don

9/16/26: I'm 66 and still working but starting feel bummed out at the tax bills we will face due to the large pre-tax dollars we have accumulated.

Do I Need to Go Back to Work Full-Time?

9/15/26: I was recently part of a layoff and now I'm wondering if I need to go back to work full-time or will a part-time gig be enough?

Being Advised to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance

9/14/26: Our financial advisor is advising us to buy long-term care insurance but we're wondering if we'd be better off investing the money instead?

Too Many Funds?

9/11/26: I am considering changing advisors but not sure what questions to ask of my current advisor regarding the large number of funds he has us in.

AI and Your Money

9/10/26: Should you let artificial intelligence manage your money? While AI might be able to help you come up with a budget, experts say there are risks.

Impending Unexpected Surgery

9/9/26: With an unexpected surgery on the horizon, how should I be preparing for the worst case scenario?

Giving Myself Permission to Spend

9/8/26: With plenty of assets at my disposal, I still can't seem to give myself permission to spend.

Happy Retirement to Our Auto Guru!

9/7/26: After 34 years with Consumer Reports, Mike Quincy is calling it a career, and on this Labor Day holiday, he joins us for his final appearance as the automotive writer at CR.

Am I Going in the Right Financial Direction?

9/4/26: After recently turning 50, I'm wondering if I'm going in the right financial direction?

Stuck in Financial Survival Mode

9/3/26: After working in non-profits for years and years, it feels like I'm always stuck in financial survival mode.

On Track for Retirement at 56?

9/2/26: I'm only 51, but with a pension part of the equation, is retirement at 56 a possibility?

I’m 68, Is It Time to Stop Working?

9/1/26: I love my job, but at the age of 68, is it time to consider a life beyond work?

Turning 60 and Looking to Retire Very Soon

8/31/26: With a big birthday on the horizon, and a nice pension at work, am I in a position to call it quits?

The Forever Paycheck With Jean Chatzky

8/28/26: Today we're sharing a recent chat with ⁠⁠Jean Chatzky, an award-winning personal finance journalist, AARP's personal finance ambassador, and best-selling author. Jean is also the founder and CEO of HerMoney Media.

Jean joined us to discuss her soon-to-be released book The Forever Paycheck: The New Retirement Strategy to Spend More, Worry Less, and Never Run Out of Money, a step-by-step plan for making your money work for you.

Second Guessing a Financial Decision

8/27/26: I purchased a financial product a while back and have been second-guessing myself ever since.

Juggling Education and Retirement

8/26/26: With private school and college tuition now part of the equation, should I be looking to make some financial adjustments?

Handling a Nearly 50% Raise

8/25/26: After receiving a huge raise, please tell me the money moves I should be making to secure my financial future.