NewsWatch: The Secure Act changes the way people will inherit money — are you affected by the new rules?

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

The new legislation eliminated the ‘stretch IRA’ provision, but you may not be impacted See full story.

Here’s a warning for investors who are tempted by this year-end rally for stocks

Wall Street is looking at another record session for Friday, and warning bells are going off for some. Our call of the day says don’t get tempted into stocks right now, because January could bring pain. See full story.

‘My husband’s kids hate me and refused to come to our wedding, yet he is leaving them all his property.’ How can I negotiate to secure my future?

‘He is financially better off than me and before we got married he required me to sign a prenuptial agreement.’ See full story.

Fed study finds Trump tariffs backfired

A study by Federal Reserve economists found that President Trump’s initial round of trade tariffs in 2018 backfired on the U.S. manufacturing sector. See full story.

The No. 1 job in America that requires no experience pays $100,000 a year — and it’s NOT in Silicon Valley

These 2019 figures are based on salary, openings, and the amount of experience required. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

The low interest-rate environment won’t necessarily mean that buying a home will be a cheap proposition. See full story.