I’m just giving away jewelry when I die. Do I really need a will?

It can seem like a lot of work to make decisions about giving away your worldly…

I’m 57 with $400K in retirement savings and $94K in debt. How do I restructure my loan payments?

Alessandra Malito Alessandra Malito is a retirement reporter based in New York. She holds the Chartered…

‘It all feels impossible’: I’m 57 and on disability. My boyfriend died of a heart attack. Do I buy a townhouse or a condo?

“I can afford a $175,000 cash purchase.”

‘I’m considering driving Lyft part time’: I’m 58 with a $1 million home. Do I finally give up work and enjoy life?

“One thought is for me to stop working at age 60, while my wife continues for…

Actress Olivia Wilde sells L.A. home at a loss for $5.23 million

Published: Jan. 14, 2026 at 4:58 a.m. ET Olivia Wilde is living up to her name by…

Saks Global files for bankruptcy. Here’s how luxury retail went out of style

Bill Peters Bill Peters is a Los Angeles-based MarketWatch reporter who covers earnings.

These surprising states rank first and worst for retirees

Healthcare access, taxes and affordability help dictate the best places to retire.

‘I have an economics degree from a fantastic university’: I’m 71 with $3 million and earn $250K. Is it time to retire?

“I have a home worth $1.2 million and owe $300,000 at 3% interest.”

Ellen DeGeneres jumps back into U.S. real estate, buying a $27.4 SoCal mansion

Realtor.com Degeneres and Portia DeRossi relocated to the U.K. a year ago, buying 2 farmhouses there.…

‘I still have a mortgage’: I’m no longer confident that my costs will actually fall in retirement. What can I do?

Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 9:20 a.m. ET Dear Quentin, I see a lot of articles on…