Q: I am 62 and my wife is 58. We are considering buying long-term care insurance. However, we are also wondering if we have enough assets to self-insure. We have more than $2 million and...

Q: We paid a small fortune to have our great room painted last summer—and now that it’s winter, the paint has cracked at nearly every seam in the woodwork! Did we get a bad paint...

Q. My wife and I started our Social Security benefits at age 62 in 2013, but we later realized that we needed more income. So, we are both going to look for jobs now. Can...

Q: I have a taxable account at a discount brokerage, and I purchase stocks on margin. How do I write off the margin interest? – William, Northport, Fla. A: You can deduct all kinds of...

Q: Our 100-year-old farmhouse costs a fortune to heat, and I'm thinking of using my holiday bonus for an energy efficiency upgrade. What's the best investment: a new furnace, new windows, or blown-in insulation? A:...

Q: "My daughter will be starting college this fall. I’m estimating the tuition will be about $25,000 each year. I’ve got about $45,000 put aside in a 529 for her. When should I tap that...