9/17/22: Even though it's not a huge car loan, just having it is driving me nuts. Is paying if off the right financial move?
9/16/22: At 53 years old, and about to launch only son off to college, are we in solid shape for our retirement years?
9/15/22: More often than not, I hear you and Mark recommend Roth 401(k) contributions, whether the person is in the 12% tax bracket or the 24% or 32% tax brackets. What are your guidelines when deciding between a traditional or Roth 401(k)?
9/15/22: Given that my financial situation has bettered over the last two years, is it the right time to consider buying a rental property.
9/14/22: The stock market had its worst day in two years after the consumer price index report for August showed higher-than-expected inflation.
9/13/22: I’ve been handling my own portfolio for quite some time, but as I get older, compounded with the turmoil in the markets, I'm starting to wonder if I should hire an advisor?
9/13/22: At 39 years old, am I doing everything I should be to make sure I'm on track to achieve my financial goals?
9/12/22: Listening to your show for several months now, I feel like everyone has a brokerage account, except us! Is it time for us to start using a taxable account?
9/11/22: As I prepare to make a career change, is there any reason why I should be considering life insurance?
9/10/22: As I prepare to retire from the military and head into the civilian workforce, should I leave my TSP where it is or roll it over?
9/9/22: With retirement on the horizon, would we be crazy to splurge on a $200k motor home?
9/8/22: With the markets bouncing all over the place this year, should I rebalance now or stick to my plan and do it in January?
9/8/22: I'm 46 and would love to call it quits in my early 60s, am I taking too much risk to make that happen?
9/7/22: My employer offers a pre-tax and Roth 401(k) option, which should I be using?
9/6/22: Given the age difference between myself and my husband, I just want to make sure our financial picture is solid.
9/6/22: As I navigate my way through a pretty amicable divorce, I want to make sure I have all my financial ducks in a row.
9/5/22: Is there any reason why I should be considering a life insurance policy for my child?
9/4/22: Award-winning Wharton Professor Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change, and this weekend we're rerunning an interview from when she joined us to discuss her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
Change comes most readily when you understand what's standing between you and success and tailor your solution to that roadblock. If you want to work out more but find exercise difficult and boring, downloading a goal-setting app probably won't help.
9/3/22: Award-winning Wharton Professor Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change, and this weekend we're rerunning an interview from when she joined us to discuss her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
Change comes most readily when you understand what's standing between you and success and tailor your solution to that roadblock. If you want to work out more but find exercise difficult and boring, downloading a goal-setting app probably won't help.
9/2/22: I have a pension from a previous employer, should I take it as a lump sum or an annuity?