MarketWatch, a leading publisher of business and financial news, offers users up-to-the minute news, investment tools, and subscription products. http://www.marketwatch.com/ en-us Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:02:00 GMT 60 https://www.marketwatch.com/rss/marketwatch.gif http://www.marketwatch.com/ WP-MKTW-0005066051 This fear is probably going to cause you some regrets. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/scared-to-spend-your-retirement-money-heres-one-way-to-get-over-the-fear-of-running-out-05a13dd9?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT Beth Pinsker Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005037731 Here’s your new playbook to protect your retirement cash. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/youre-going-to-pay-tax-on-rmds-theres-no-way-around-it-or-is-there-26e864cf?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:42:00 GMT Morey Stettner Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005042923 A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/social-security-is-looking-at-a-500-a-month-cut-could-a-new-bipartisan-commission-make-a-difference-5e9d358a?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:36:00 GMT Jessica Hall Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005060551 The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fewer-dollars-and-fuzzier-standards-inside-the-push-to-weaken-washingtons-toughest-financial-watchdog-2601a0ee?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:28:00 GMT John C. Coffee, Jr. Robert Pozen Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005065843 The truth about “DOGE” savings, no tax on Social Security, immigration — and more. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/we-read-the-social-security-and-medicare-trustees-reports-if-youre-not-worried-you-should-be-ee1293e2?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:20:00 GMT Brett Arends Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005062336 A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don’t wait too long. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/want-to-splurge-on-travel-in-retirement-heres-how-to-plan-for-it-40bb26f2?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:17:00 GMT Alessandra Malito Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005036537 A “bulletproof” portfolio may be impossible, but you can try to get close if you have enough money invested https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-73-and-living-100-off-dividends-from-my-stocks-how-can-i-create-even-more-income-74b372f1?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMT Beth Pinsker Getty Images WP-MKTW-0004990993 Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-one-page-pledge-that-forces-your-financial-adviser-to-put-you-first-6e88ba07?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:50:00 GMT Mark Hulbert Getty Images WP-MKTW-0005009351 From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-great-wealth-transfer-is-real-but-the-irs-or-a-nursing-home-might-get-your-money-first-d0c46676?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:42:00 GMT Kurt Supe Getty Images/iStockphoto WP-MKTW-0005066434 The illusion of investing knowledge is powerful: Why you’re probably paying a financial adviser for pure chance. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/warren-buffetts-mentor-said-his-wealth-came-down-to-luck-is-your-life-savings-riding-on-a-coin-flip-2498c60c?mod=mw_rss_topstories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:25:00 GMT Mark Hulbert Getty Images/iStockphoto