Let’s look at the factors involved in making this key decision — which doesn’t always come down to a strict maximizing-your-dollars calculation. By Dan Caplinger When to claim Social Security
Should I Take Social Security at Age 62?
3 Rules for Picking the Perfect Retirement Age
You have to be smart about planning for the retirement of your dreams. By Dan Caplinger Deciding when to retire is one of the most important life decisions you’ll
A Little Piece of Land
Dear Mr. Berko: My dad died several years ago, and I found 72 individual share certificates for a land deed company called Klondike Big Inch Land Co. Inc., dated 1955.
A Risky REIT
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 84, and my wife is 82 and in good health. Our only debt is $5,300 on our home, and we live frugally. I invested $60,000 in
Bobbing for Apple
Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain moat stock and tell me whether Apple is a moat stock. Our broker believes that Apple could go to $150 a share this year and
College Sports and Netflix
Dear Mr. Berko: My first question isn’t about stocks. Why have college costs nearly tripled since 2000? My brother, a chemistry professor, earned $71,000 in 2010, and last year he
3 Types of Taxes That Only the Richest Americans Pay
By Sean Williams Be happy that you probably aren’t subject to these taxes. IMAGE SOURCE: FLICKR USER STOCKMONKEY.COM. We’re deep into the heart of tax season, which, for the majority
Here’s What the Average Baby Boomer Has Saved for Retirement
By Matthew Frankel Baby boomers are headed for a retirement shortfall — here’s how bad it is, and what can be done about it. We’ve all seen the headlines about
5 Stocks to Buy and Hold For 20 Years
By Steve Symington These companies are worthy of long-term investors’ attention. IMAGE SOURCE: THE MOTLEY FOOL. Though it’s undeniably gratifying to watch any stock you own skyrocket in value over short
One Thing I Wish I Knew When I First Started Investing
By Dan Caplinger Learn from lessons we learned the hard way. IMAGE SOURCE: FLICKR USER WONDERLANE. Beginning investors often make mistakes, but there’s no reason you need to make them. Instead, you