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How should athletes manage their money?
Tess Vigeland May 8, 2012
A money manager who works with athletes says the basic rules of sound personal finance still apply, even if you're making millions.
The 401(k): A failed experiment?
Tess Vigeland May 8, 2012
Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci thinks it's time for the 401(k) to be replaced.
Is the 401(k) still the best retirement plan?
Chris Farrell May 4, 2012
Fidelity said this week that our 401(k) account balances were up 8 percent on average in the first quarter of this year. But the major stock market indexes were up even more than that. So are 401(k)s really the right ticket to a happy retirement?
Rep. Brad Sherman's big return on campaign donations
Kai Ryssdal May 4, 2012
Many lawmakers invest campaign contributions, but not all make money. Former accountant and Democrat from California Brad Sherman has made over $650,000 on Treasury securities.
An age gap and retirement portfolios
Chris Farrell May 2, 2012
How do you plan your investments when you're planning for people of different ages? If a family has one person who is of retirement age and another who's much younger, how should common investments be allocated? Conservatively (keeping in mind the older person) or aggressively (in the interests of the less old person)? Thanks!!! Rina, Bronx, NY
Stocks vs. bonds
Chris Farrell Apr 27, 2012
Safe stocks? Risky bonds? Chris Farrell looks at a new investing paradigm.
How to start investing for retirement in your 50s
Tess Vigeland Apr 27, 2012
In our weekly letters segment, CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses retirement investing strategies for late-starters.
Retirement savings is gone. Now what?
Chris Farrell Apr 28, 2012
Hi. I'm 53 years old and have had to go through the little bit of my retirement savings. Now, I have $5,000 to start something, as far as retirement goes. What should I do? I do not have anything through work. Actually, my workplace is on brink of closing right now. Lisa, Louisville, KY
To buy or to wait
Chris Farrell Apr 27, 2012
My wife and I are having a disagreement and I hope you can help settle it. We're looking at houses below $100,000. After having looked at our options, I want to wait a year and build up our savings so we can put enough money down without completely wiping out our savings. My wife is concerned that, due to a recovering housing market, it will be more expensive in the long run if we wait, and that will be worth the short-term risk. Should we wait or go for it now? Andrew, Milwaukee, WI
Are Americans confident in their economic futures?
Frank Newport Apr 26, 2012
Gallup's latest surveys asked how Americans were feeling about their personal finances, and whether they think they'll be able to retire comfortably.
