I’m 58 years old and for the first time ever, retirement seems real to me. The problem is I don’t have any money. Now what?
Author: Peter Dunn, Special to USA TODAY
Estate planning: How to tell your children they’re not getting an inheritance
One reader asks Pete the Planner if there’s anything wrong with not leaving kids an inheritance. Here’s Pete’s advice on communication those wishes.
Can $180,000 really last 65-year-old, soon-to-be retiree until 100? It depends.
A financial adviser assures soon-to-be retiree that $180,000 is enough of a nest egg to last until 100. Pete the Planner tells her if that’s right.
When’s the right time to replace your clunker with a new or lightly used car?
My philosophy has always been to pay cash for a lightly used car and then drive it until the doors fall off. But which repair should be the last?
Yes, you can un-retire and go back to work. Here are 3 financial signs it’s time to do it
Going back to work after retirement isn’t a popular option, but it might be necessary if you see these patterns.
Pete the Planner: Before buying your parents’ house, calculate its effect on retirement
Buying your parents’ home could be a good financial move. But when you are nearing retirement age, calculate its effect on your overall savings plan.
Traveling to a friend’s wedding doesn’t mean taking a vow of poverty
Enjoying yourself at a friend’s wedding means taking a practical approach, and budgeting for travel and gifts from the moment the invitation arrives.
Losing a job in your 50s is especially tough. Here are 3 steps to take when layoffs happen
Losing a job in your 50s is a devastating moment, especially if the job is connected to a long career ripe with upward mobility.
Is term life insurance worth paying for at age 70?
I’m halfway through a 20-year term policy for $300,000. It costs me $3,600/year. Would it be a poor choice to drop the policy?
Take these steps to conquer your credit-card debt and student loans
I have credit card debt of $5,300 but $6,000 of student loan money in an account. Do I pay down the debt? Or do I leave the money in the account.