The Key to Investing an Inheritance

Q: How do I invest a $500,000 inheritance? I am 67 and seek to optimize my ...
Q: How do I invest a $500,000 inheritance? I am 67 and seek to optimize my return to 5% while safeguarding the principle for my later years or beneficiaries. I already have some annuities that...

Prevent Identity Theft After a Loved One's Death

Q: My dad passed away last month. In today's world of identify theft, do I ...
Q: My dad passed away last month. In today's world of identify theft, do I need to notify the credit agencies of his passing so no one can open credit in his name? —Patty, New...

The Best Way to Invest for Your Child's Roth IRA

Q: Opening a Roth IRA for a child sounds like a good idea, but how do you i...
Q: Opening a Roth IRA for a child sounds like a good idea, but how do you invest to make the money grow? Do you need to be active by buying and selling stocks? –...

How to Save More for Retirement

Q: I’m saving enough to get my 401(k) match. What more should I do to sa...
Q: I’m saving enough to get my 401(k) match. What more should I do to save for retirement? A: “Maxing out the match is a great start, but it’s not enough,” says Timothy J. LaPean,...

How to Stick to a Budget and Spend Less

Q: I need help sticking to a budget. What can I do to get my spending under...
Q: I need help sticking to a budget. What can I do to get my spending under control?  A: One proven method: Pay in cash. “It hurts more than plastic, and there is a...

How to Get More Work-Life Balance

Q: Since I got promoted, the extra work has been a strain. How do I balance...
Q: Since I got promoted, the extra work has been a strain. How do I balance my time? A: Find ways to claw back some time, says Laura Vander­kam, a time­-use expert in Philadelphia. “If...

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