February 4, 2017 at 8:00 am Investing columnist Scott Burns signs off And I’ll be driving my personal “retirement vehicle” — a recently purchased 2004 Porsche Boxster. I’ll be sharing it, and working on it, with my... Business
January 28, 2017 at 8:00 am Some pension money can be used to pare down debt Laid-off worker wonders what to do with his pension — he’s thinking of using it to pay down debt; 64-year-old thinks he might be too... Business
January 21, 2017 at 8:00 am Some investments aren’t worth the trouble Reader is thinking about buying a three-year deferred annuity; expensive home would give owner leeway in a reverse mortgage. Business
January 14, 2017 at 8:00 am A defense against rising health-care costs Coping with medical expenses; advice on shorting stocks; and investing in a “superfund.” Business
January 7, 2017 at 8:00 am We spend less as we get older Longevity and the amount of money you spend; data on where you stand in net worth compared to either all Americans, or all Americans of... Business
December 31, 2016 at 8:00 am Many retirees’ tax bill to double over benefits Are there any numbers available for how much income tax is paid on Social Security payments each year? Portfolio returns with a good amount of... Business
December 17, 2016 at 8:00 am Constancy, not timing, beats markets Regarding an interest-rate rise, the best course is to reduce or eliminate your own debt and keep putting money away; question of taking Social Security. Business
December 10, 2016 at 8:00 am If you own a home, you’re a real-estate investor Investing in real estate; advice on simple way to manage investments. Business
December 3, 2016 at 8:00 am Take your RMD in a lump sum for ease and convenience The best way to take required minimum distribution; if bonds are risky, what should a Couch Potato investor do? Business
November 26, 2016 at 8:00 am Workers who take Social Security are paying back via taxes Taking benefits when you’re working; best way to make use of an inheritance. Business