Warren Buffett Talks to His Kids About His Will. You Should Too.

The billionaire investor has a simple estate-planning suggestion for parents. It’s one that lots of us would rather ignore.

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We Answer Your Questions on Roth IRA Conversions

Determining whether to transfer your retirement nest egg to an after-tax account is complex. Here’s how to navigate opportunity costs,…

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Bitcoin Is Surging, and the IRS Is Watching Closer Than Ever

The IRS is stepping up oversight as bitcoin surges near $100,000. Tax audits and criminal cases are happening more often,…

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The DIY Mechanics Fixing Their Cars on the Cheap

As vehicle maintenance and repair costs balloon, more car owners are considering a do-it-yourself approach.

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Buy the House First, Get Married Later: Couples’ New Math

Unmarried home buyers say they are giving priority to a financial foundation over a legal one.

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Car-Loan Delinquencies Aren’t Scaring Off Wall Street

Investors are snapping up bonds tied to car loans, betting that a strong U.S. economy will keep rising delinquency rates…

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The Best Thing About Retirement, According to WSJ Readers

Some are living their healthiest lives, while others have found new passions or rediscovered old favorites.

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For Retirees in Their 60s, the Move That Adds Years to a Nest Egg

Roth conversions allow retirees to pay taxes on their savings now, so that the money can grow tax-free in the…

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She Spent Four Decades as a Lawyer. Now, She Designs Closets—and Loves It.

Sheila Sullivan Newsom left her job in search of something different. She found what she was looking for.

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The People to Speak to Before You Retire—and the Key Questions to Ask Them

Too often, the decision to leave work is made in isolation, without getting the advice of others who know you….

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