‘We’re still seeing net buying’: After markets posted the worst first half in 50 years, investors need a strategy for the rest of 2022 — here’s a 3-point plan
admin Early into the second part of 2022, it might feel like the stock market is…
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What will inflation do to next year’s tax brackets and why should I care?
As you probably know, the federal income tax rate brackets, and many other federal tax…
Read More‘She is at risk of outliving her savings’: My mother, 100, was tricked into deeding her home to my brother. How can I persuade him to give her financial support?
Several years ago, our father died and left a fully paid house to our mother…
Read MoreHow being an older worker pushed me out of my comfort zone — what I learned
In January 2022, when I “unretired” at 65 from my job I wasn’t sure exactly…
Read More‘I am a 53-year-old single man with very little savings’: I want to take out a 30-year mortgage, but pay it off in 7 years. Is that possible?
I am a 53-year-old single man with very little in savings. I paid off all…
Read More1 in 3 Americans earning $250,000 or more say they live paycheck to paycheck
That’s rich: even people making well over six figures say it can be a struggle…
Read More‘This will be an expensive trip’: I’ve been invited to a destination wedding in New Orleans. I live in LA. Is it tacky to ask the bride if I can bring a plus-one?
Dear Quentin, One of my closest friends from high school is getting married in New…
Read More‘My mom says she was already after him at my grandmother’s funeral’: My grandfather married a 2nd time before dying. Do I have any right to an inheritance?
Dear Quentin, My paternal grandmother died when I was 5 years old. Her husband, my…
Read MoreMy friend has no 401(k), but she likes to spend money. She wants to go on a spa weekend for our 40th birthdays. Should I give her financial advice instead?
I am very fortunate to have a steady career and a 401(k), and I have…
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‘Fewer signed contracts, fewer bidding wars’: A slowdown in Manhattan real estate may be a grim warning for the U.S. housing market
First, the good news. The median sales price for residential properties sold in Manhattan rose…
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