The Right Way to Tap Your IRA in Retirement

Q: When I do my IRA required minimum distribution I take some extra money o...
Q: When I do my IRA required minimum distribution I take some extra money out and move it to a taxable account. Good idea or bad idea? Thanks – Bill Faye, Rockville, MD A: After...

How to Work With a Boss You Can't Trust

Q: My EVP is a serial liar. He never takes the blame when something is wron...
Q: My EVP is a serial liar. He never takes the blame when something is wrong, and instead, he completely throws people under the bus. If something goes right, he takes the majority of the...

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...

What To Do When The Boss's Daughter Is Tough to Work With

Q: I work for a small firm of about 20 people. The problem is that the boss...
Q: I work for a small firm of about 20 people. The problem is that the boss’s daughter also works there and is a trial for everyone. She is 25, not particularly bright, and very...

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...

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