Opinion: Loading up on your employer’s stock is tempting in a bull market. But how much is too much?

Published: Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:47 a.m. ET With U.S. stocks at record levels, many employees are…

MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 6: Add up to $72,000 to your retirement savings this year — even if you’re in your 30s

Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New York City. She previously…

Here’s the key to retiring together as a couple without fighting about money

Retirement is a team effort, yet fewer than 3 in 5 couples discuss plans with their…

Stop and do this before you buy anything on Black Friday

“Be sure to ‘pay yourself first’ before you spend a dollar on deals,” says financial planner.

Americans’ happiness is at a record low. Or are we just using our money the wrong way?

Fewer than half of Americans say they are financially secure, but there are indications that it’s…

More people make estate plans for their pets than their children

“My Mother’s Money” tells the story of what the author learned as a financial caregiver while…