The Best Way to Fix Your Investment Mix

Q: I need to rebalance my portfolio. Is it best to adjust my investments al...
Q: I need to rebalance my portfolio. Is it best to adjust my investments all at once or a certain amount daily, weekly, or monthly? — Cheryl, Corona, Calif. A: Rebalancing, which refers to periodically...

How to Get Color in Your Garden Without Spending a Fortune

Q: Not a single flower is blooming in my yard. We had so many in spring, bu...
Q: Not a single flower is blooming in my yard. We had so many in spring, but every July and August, we’re left with monotone greenery. Can we add late-summer color without spending a fortune?...

When $1.5 Million Isn’t Enough for Retirement

Q: I am 76 and have been retired for more than 10 years. I have $1.5 millio...
Q: I am 76 and have been retired for more than 10 years. I have $1.5 million. Is that enough to last till I am 100? How do I make sure I am on track?...

Can You Write Off Your Vacation Home?

Q: I own a vacation home on the beach. I want to rent it out for part of th...
Q: I own a vacation home on the beach. I want to rent it out for part of the year and use it myself the rest of the time. Can I write off my expenses?...

Here's What to Do If Your 401(k) Stinks

Q: My employer offers a 401(k) plan with a match. But all the funds in the ...
Q: My employer offers a 401(k) plan with a match. But all the funds in the plan have fees greater than 1.5%. That seems expensive. What should I do? - Jayesh Narwaney, Colorado A: "Costs...

How Much to Tip for Home Services

Q: I never know if I’m supposed to tip the various people who come to work ...
Q: I never know if I’m supposed to tip the various people who come to work at my house. Are there any basic rules of thumb I can follow? A: We turned to Boston, Mass.,...

Here's How Much Cash You Need in Retirement

Q: I am in my eighth year of retirement. A few years in, I found myself spe...
Q: I am in my eighth year of retirement. A few years in, I found myself spending a considerable amount on repairs and upkeep on my old house. I also had to replace my car....

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