Do I need a (fee-based) financial planner, advisor, or tax accountant? Recommendations for one in San Francisco? I'm almost 30, almost debt-free, and feeling out of my depth as I try to figure out what to do about non-retirement savings. [more inside]
posted by polexa on Apr 16, 2013 - 5 answers

I am a new graduate student and was hoping to put some money into a Roth IRA to start saving for retirement, but just read that contributions must be made from earned income and now I'm not sure if that is the best plan for my circumstances. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2012 - 7 answers

Is it worth it to contribute to my small company's John Hancock 401K, given the high expense ratios and no employee match? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2012 - 6 answers

At what age did you start saving for retirement? At what age do you recommend starting to save for retirement? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks on Feb 19, 2008 - 42 answers

With the housing market slowing, where are people "in the know" putting their money so that it generates income or equity for them? How did they find out? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Jan 5, 2007 - 19 answers