Sketch Guy: Simple Financial Solutions Often Beat the Complex Ones

Seekers of money advice overlook simple answers because when they hear simple, they make the leap to easy. But sticking with good decisions isn’t easy.

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Strategies: Measure for Measure, Index Funds Rule

At least three-quarters of actively managed stock mutual funds regularly failed to beat the broad market index over three, five and 10 years.

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Your Money: Why Paying for Financial Advice Makes Sense

If you’re willing to pay for a gym membership to stay physically fit, why not hire an adviser to keep you financially fit?

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Two Generations, Retired and Together

Dual-generation retirements are becoming more common because of longer life spans and children’s wrapping up their careers early.

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Retiring: Over 50 and Back in College, Preparing for a New Career

For many retirees, babysitting grandchildren, golfing and relaxing on the beach is passé. Instead, they’re being newly educated for second careers.

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Wealth Matters: When Heirs Fight Over Assets With Sentimental Value

Robin Williams’s widow and children are in the middle of a fight over his personal effects. Such wrangling is hardly uncommon.

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Your Money Adviser: Federal Flood Insurance Premiums for Homeowners Rise as Much as 25 Percent

New rates increase premiums for homeowners in high-risk areas by as much as 25 percent, while new surcharges add $25 for owner-occupied primary homes and $250 for second homes.

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