Alisa Wolfson

Los Angeles

Personal Finance Columnist at MarketWatch

Personal finance columnist @Marketwatch

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I’m 57 with a $1.5M home and a $400K rental with a 7.4% mortgage. I’m getting a $375K check soon. My financial adviser told me not to pay off that loan with it. ‘I am not 100% convinced.’ Who’s right?

3 days ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected].
‘I’m not sure where to turn.’ I’m a 72-year-old doctor with ‘plenty of cash’ but my financial adviser died and now I’m facing RMDs. What now?

4 days ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected]. Updated: June 3, 2025 at 6:27 a.m. ETQuestion: “I’m a 72-year-old doctor in Boston with plenty of cash and investments, but my financial adviser passed away a couple of years ago.
‘Shield savers from future rate drops.’ Many CDs are still paying upwards of 4%, but for how much longer?

4 days ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreWe asked 5 pros what might happen to rates on certificates of deposit in June and beyondUpdated: June 3, 2025 at 5:30 a.m. ETThe Federal Reserve hasn’t cut rates yet this year, but pros predict that could happen.
‘He drained everything and left.’ After 33 years of marriage, my husband left me and took the 401(k)s and investments. How do I cope?

5 days ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected].
I’m 59 and my sister, mom and I just inherited both my deceased sister’s and her partner’s IRAs. Does the 10-year rule apply to us? What are we missing?

6 days ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions and concerns to [email protected].
10 most, and least, expensive housing markets - and the salary needed to afford them (in this city, you’ll need to earn $272K just to afford the average home) - MarketWatch

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn morePlus, how much should you really spend on housing? Updated: May 22, 2025 at 4:52 p.m. ETAs home prices climb, median incomes aren’t keeping pace.
I asked my financial planner in 2023 to put all my money in Nvidia. He ‘didn’t get back to me for months,’ then quit, but the firm didn’t bother to tell me. Now what?

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected]. Updated: May 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. ETQuestion: “I have an issue with a previous financial planner.
I want to earn more than the 4.25% I’m now getting on my 457 retirement account - and I was told I didn’t have to take RMDs. What’s my move here?

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected]. Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ETQuestion: “I have a 457 retirement account through my previous employer. I was told no RMDs will occur as I technically do not own the account.
I want to earn more than the 4.25% I’m now getting on my 457 retirement account - and I was told I didn’t have to take RMDs. What’s my move here?

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected]. Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:38 a.m. ETQuestion: “I have a 457 retirement account through my previous employer. I was told no RMDs will occur as I technically do not own the account.
‘Who can I lean on?’ I’m 53 with $6.7K a month in pensions and $500K in a brokerage account. My girlfriend and I pay $1.5K a month in rent. What’s next? - MarketWatch

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Alisa Wolfson

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn moreThe AdvicerHave an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected]. Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:35 a.m. ETQuestion: “I’m 53 years old and in decent health. I’m a widowed vet and we weren’t blessed with any kids.

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