Posts tagged MoneyWatch
Can I Retire From a Demanding Career at 55?

11/5/26: I'm in my late 40s and wondering if I'll be able to accomplish my goal of retiring at 55.

Will an Upcoming Move Set Us Back Financially?

11/4/26: Will a move from California to the Pacific Northwest set us back financially?

Can I Retire From My Toxic Job?

11/3/26: I am 53, caught up in a toxic work environment, and would like to know if I can retire early?

The Economics of Election Day

11/2/26: As Americans are facing tough financial choices right now, I joined The Middle with Jeremy Hobson to discuss how people are handling them, and how those pressures could shape the way they vote in the midterms. 

Why Medicare Is Quite a Shock for Many

10/30/26: Here's a snippet from our recent Medicare webinar with Marcia Mantell. This is just a few minutes, but there's a full hour of Marcia behind the paywall. You can purchase the individual webinar here.

To Roth or Not to Roth?

10/29/26: I am 58, looking to retire in two years, and trying to decide if doing Roth conversions is worth it or not.

Can I Retire When I Get Booted From Tech?

10/28/26: If, or perhaps when, I get booted from my tech industry job, will I need to find another job or can I retire?

Should I Take a 10% Pay Cut for a New Job?

10/27/26: I was recently offered a county job which comes with a pension and other good benefits but the offer is 10% less than my current salary. Would I be making a mistake by taking this offer?

Scared of Losing My Money

10/26/26: With about $300k in various accounts, I'm worried about the market and possibly losing this money. What should I do?

Should We Stick With Our Advisor?

10/23/26: We have a financial advisor who is okay, but now we're wondering if we should stick with him or make a change?

The Alphabet Soup of Medicare

10/22/26: Some people believe the murkiness of health care costs and lack of transparency is designed on purpose. Do you agree?

Making Sense of Life Insurance

10/21/26: Nearly 47% of American households say they feel financial hardship after a primary wage earner dies, according to a recent survey, which is where life insurance comes in.

Financing Our Dream Home

10/20/26: Given that we're already retired, what's the best way to finance the purchase and construction of our dream home?

Giving Myself Permission to Spend at 60

10/19/26: With plenty saved, and fairly low expenses, I'm having a hard time giving myself permission to spend some of my money.

Debt vs Investing in Pre-retirement Years

10/16/26: With a plan to retire in about six years, should I keep contributing to my workplace retirement plan or instead focus on some outstanding debt?

Is the Retirement Readiness Meter Accurate?

10/15/26: I have always managed my own retirement planning, but I would appreciate a second opinion to ensure my retirement readiness assessment is accurate.

I’m Fried, Can I Retire in a Few Months?

10/14/26: I'm fried, can I quit my job in six months at the age of 65?

Financial Decisions Ahead of Divorce

10/13/26: With my divorce set to be finalized in 2027, how should I be preparing for my new financial reality?

Needing Direction in Retirement

10/12/26: I’m retired and was the caregiver for my mom who recently passed, and now I’m not exactly sure how to move forward with my financial life. 

Paula Pant and What It Takes to Build Wealth

10/9/26: Today we're sharing a recent chat with Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast.

Each week on her show, Paula brings in economists, investors, business leaders, authors, and researchers to dig into the five pillars of financial freedom: financial psychology, increasing income, investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Deep insights rooted in economics and behavioral finance.