I will inherit my parents' $1.5 million estate. Do I fire the adviser who charges a 3% fee?

I have $720,000 in retirement accounts and $590,000 in an individual brokerage account. I also have $40,000 in a 503(c). I work for myself and my salary fluctuates between $80,000 and $170,000 a year.

Want the lowest mortgage rate you can get? Credit-scoring changes mean home buyers need a new strategy.

Despite the credit-scoring changes from housing regulators, the core playbook hasn't changed for people in search of low mortgage rates, said Kimber White, president of the National Association of ...

As mass layoffs threaten jobs, here are 4 smart moves to protect yourself

If the latest news about mass layoffs has you worried, there are some simple practical steps you can take right now - today, this weekend - to help protect your money: -- Banks including Wells Fargo ...

'We are not close': My brother says our mother left no estate when she died. How on earth can I trust him?

He had a medical power of attorney since my mom was in a nursing home' "My brother lived in the same state as my parents, in ...

Looking to get an EV for the first time? How to avoid making a huge financial mistake.

EVs? You're not alone. Here's what to think about first. Fuel costs alone do not make EVs the best financial choice for consumers. Join MarketWatch for a live talk about teen investing on Wednesday, ...

Apple, Best Buy and Lululemon's new CEOs signal a generational shift, as companies navigate a more chaotic world

Apple named John Ternus as its new CEO, replacing Tim Cook. Apple, Best Buy and Lululemon Athletica all do business differently. But over the past week, they've had a common narrative: They've named ...

How Intel's CEO brought the storied company back from the brink

Just two years ago, Intel's survival was an 'existential question.' Now the company is seeing new life. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joined the chip maker in March 2025. Last August, just five months after ...

My niece, 39, is unhappy and not saving for retirement. How do I approach her?

Two years ago, she walked away from what had once been a promising career after a turbulent management change left her ...

Investors who think it's time to move on from the Iran war should look at these numbers

Investors are ready to move on from the Iran war as it approaches a ninth week, with U.S.-Iran talks expected over the weekend and military operations in the Persian Gulf potentially winding down.

Smart Investor: Big Tech Earnings, The Best AI Stocks to Buy Now

Tech stocks gained nearly 3% this past week, leading the overall market further into record territory. Check out my ...

Using ChatGPT to order takeout is the future of food

In fact, DoorDash already rolled out an app on ChatGPT to assist with grocery shopping. At the time of the launch, DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang said "our focus is on building AI tools that give ...

Jerome Powell's final Fed press conference marks an end to an era

Jerome Powell will likely hold his last official press conference as Federal Reserve chair on Wednesday. Likely successor Kevin Warsh may discontinue them entirely.