Q. We recently sold our mother’s house in Southern California. She will receive a profit from the sale based on her cost basis. Unfortunately, mother is currently in assisted living with progressive memory loss. She...

Q: I see all kinds of advice for folks who are still eligible to contribute to IRAs, but I am 75 and retired. What savings opportunities are there for me? — Bob in Wisconsin A:...

Q: I work in a small office, and there are some things that just never seem to get done—think cleaning up the office kitchen and restocking bathroom supplies—unless I’m the one that does them. Sometimes...

Q: My husband and I are in the midst of a very acrimonious divorce. I suspect he’s hiding financial information from me. Can I check his credit reports, and if so how? A: No, you...

Q: I want to save to buy a home in the next five to 10 years but don't want to use a savings account since they pay so little. Where should I save? — Maria,...

Q: My daughter makes $13,000 a year and saves 25% in her 401(k). I also help her fund a Roth IRA. If she switches to a Roth 401(k), how will that impact her take-home pay?...