The Wrong Reason to Replace Drafty Old Windows (and the Right One)

Q: Our 90-year-old house has its original drafty windows. Should we replace...
Q: Our 90-year-old house has its original drafty windows. Should we replace them to cut our sky-high cooling and heating costs? A: In a word, no. The energy savings from new windows don’t come close...

How to Pick the Right Financial Adviser

Q: "I am 50, and my wife is 40. We have been managing our finances ourselve...
Q: "I am 50, and my wife is 40. We have been managing our finances ourselves. How do I find and select a financial adviser to assess our finances and make overall recommendations? What should...

The Best DIY Home Projects

Q: I’m pretty handy, and I enjoyed building sweat equity in our first home,...
Q: I’m pretty handy, and I enjoyed building sweat equity in our first home, but now my time is very limited. What’s the best place to focus my DIY efforts? A: That all depends on...

How To Tap Your IRA When You Really Need the Money

Q: I am 52 and recently lost my job. I have a fairly large IRA. I was think...
Q: I am 52 and recently lost my job. I have a fairly large IRA. I was thinking of taking a "rule 72(t)" distribution for income and shifting some of those IRA assets to my...

One Thing Dog Owners Shouldn't Waste Money On

Q: We love our dog, but she’s wrecking our lawn. It’s totally brown in the ...
Q: We love our dog, but she’s wrecking our lawn. It’s totally brown in the area where she “goes”—right next the patio, of course. Is there anything we can do that doesn't cost a fortune?...

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