Author: Peter Dunn, Special to USA TODAY

I’m worried about what will happen to my retirement income when my husband dies. I personally don’t have many assets. What should I do?

I’m 58 years old and for the first time ever, retirement seems real to me. The problem is I don’t have any money. Now what?

The company behind FICO is changing how credit scores are calculated, but you still shouldn’t necessarily borrow just because your score is high.

One reader asks Pete the Planner if there’s anything wrong with not leaving kids an inheritance. Here’s Pete’s advice on communication those wishes.

A financial adviser assures soon-to-be retiree that $180,000 is enough of a nest egg to last until 100. Pete the Planner tells her if that’s right.

My philosophy has always been to pay cash for a lightly used car and then drive it until the doors fall off. But which repair should be the last?

Buying your parents’ home could be a good financial move. But when you are nearing retirement age, calculate its effect on your overall savings plan.

Enjoying yourself at a friend’s wedding means taking a practical approach, and budgeting for travel and gifts from the moment the invitation arrives.