5/17/23: We lost everything to a California wildfire four years ago. It took more time than we imagined to get back on our feet and we eventually decided to move to Nevada. We just recently started to recoup our financial losses, so we're now sitting on a lot of cash. How should we proceed?
5/16/23: Should I divide up my retirement contributions differently in order to have more money available right now?
5/16/23: I think we’re doing pretty okay financially, but I would love some perspective on whether we are really on track, or if I am deluding myself.
5/15/23: I'm really confident that we have saved enough for us to retire, but lately I find myself worrying about leaving enough for our special needs twins.
5/14/23: My husband recently passed away and he handled most of the finances. How do I regroup and move forward?
5/13/23: With some extra income on hand, do I have to put it into retirement, or can I back off and enjoy life a little bit?
5/12/23: We are being bombarded by companies telling us we need to move our money into safer places. Should we start considering other options such as annuities?
5/11/23: As inflation cools, Americans are racking up credit card debt at unprecedented rates, approaching $1 trillion, surpassing the pre-pandemic high. I joined CBS Mornings to explain what's driving the increase, and what you should do if you're struggling with credit card debt.
5/11/23: When it comes to paying for some home improvements, I'm trying to decide whether to use a HELOC or sell the investments in my brokerage account. What do you think?
5/10/23: I'm retired and have been tapping my retirement accounts, but now I'm starting to wonder if I need to find another job?
5/9/23: Would it be wise to pay off my mortgage with my 401(k)? Or should I stay the course and continue to use my mortgage interest as a tax deduction?
5/9/23: With a lot of retirement money already saved in pre-tax accounts, at what point should we consider using the Roth options available to us?
5/8/23: As I prepare to retire at the end of 2023, how should I be approaching the decumulation phase in the years ahead?
5/7/23: With a lot of change happening in our lives, we want to make sure that we're still on track to accomplish our financial goals.
5/6/23: At the ripe old age of 27 I'm already dreaming about financial independence at 50. What should I be doing to make this dream a reality?
5/5/23: I have been hearing that people my age should pull out of the market because they believe the bottom is going to fall out and stocks will drop deeply. Should I bail?
5/4/23: Can I retire at 58 with an expensive hobby? I don't want to be 70 and miss out on the amazing physical and mental experience that comes with my hobby.
5/4/23: I'm 100% debt-free and have been working my butt off since I was 19 with a plan to retire in the next 10 years at age 44. Am I crazy?
5/3/23: After not maxing out our retirement accounts for a few years, I want to make sure that we're now on the right path for reaching our financial goals.
5/2/23: I joined CBS Mornings to discusses the decline and fate of First Republic Bank and the Federal Reserve's report of what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank.