Author: Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic

Given the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic fallout, it might be wise to focus on a company’s stability rather than its stock.

The CARES Act included provisions that will help with mortgage payments, credit scores and changes for 401(k) loans, if your company agrees

Seniors and pre-retirees can take advantage of flexible and lenient new rules on retirement accounts, but in many other ways, things could get tougher.

The government has introduced several temporary changes that could help people shore up their finances and manage their retirement accounts.

Many people invest rationally most of the time, until the stock market starts falling. Follow these recommendations to keep downturns in perspective.

Nobody likes to see their account drop 4% or 5%, perhaps more, just a day or two after they put a big chunk of cash to work

Health outbreaks have pushed down stock prices before, but such scares don’t exert a permanent impact.

It’s hard to envision 2020 turning out as nicely for stock-market investors as 2019 was, but several favorable factors remain in place.

A new federal law has been hailed for its retirement savings reforms. But while it makes tweaks to IRAs, it probably won’t make them more popular.

The economy looks like it’s in good shape heading into 2020. But what might go wrong? These are some contrarian and negative signs to beware of.