Life and Money With Helaine by Helaine Olen

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice December 10, 2019

High Health Care Expenses in Retirement

Dear Helaine: I’m writing with a question about medical expenses in retirement. Over and over, I keep reading something to the effect that “a couple retiring today can expect to spend $250,000 on m... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice December 03, 2019

Homeowner Toys With Turning Large Lot Into Retirement Cash

Dear Helaine: My house is in a booming neighborhood in an "it" city. I only have a $50,000 mortgage. The property would appraise for about $300,000. It's a large lot, with a house and detached gara... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice November 26, 2019

Many Hands Make Lighter Work of Hosting Thanksgiving

Hi, Helaine: My parents and their surviving sisters and brothers are getting up in years, so my family began to rotate hosting Thanksgiving among the next generation. This year, I'm up. We are expe... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice November 19, 2019

Index Funds Are an Easy Answer for Everyday Investors

Dear Helaine: I keep reading from multiple sources that the best advice for investing is to invest in low-cost index funds, like with Vanguard, rather than trying to buy and sell individual shares ... continue