About this series:
Do you know how much money you'll need for retirement? What's the best way
to invest? This is a series of monthly "financial makeovers" by
The Seattle
Times
for readers who want to get real about their money. You'll read about
their challenges and discover possible solutions from financial planners.
Getting his finances off life support
New take on old financial adages
Financial worries linger even with six-figure net worth
Net worth isn't the big picture
"Walking a tightrope" from now to retirement
Questions to guide retirement strategy
Small changes, big difference
A short course on college investment accounts
Can you have your cake and retire too?
Love, marriage and banking
Two dogs, two cats, two turtles...and $490,000 in debt
One big check, one big dilemma
Know your assets, set strategy
Linda Thomas
Broadcast and Online Journalist