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Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM EST

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

The point of having a financial advisor is have someone help you manage your money wisely and meet your…

Christy Bieber | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM EST

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

When you are preparing for retirement, there are a ton of important decisions you must make. For many people, it’s…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM EST

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

When different people within the same family end up with varying levels of wealth, it can lead to bad…

Joey Frenette | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM EST

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

It’s a fear that I’m sure many parents have: that their child has no desire to go to college. It’s…

David Beren | Feb 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM EST

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

Given all the discussions about Social Security occurring almost daily in the news media, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if you…

Maurie Backman | Feb 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM EST

5 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Being Audited by the IRS This Year

Now that the 2025 tax-filing season is underway, a lot of people are busy getting their returns done in…

David Beren | Feb 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM EST

20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know

It goes without saying that Social Security is one of the most critical aspects of the United States federal government.…

Maurie Backman | Feb 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM EST

Social Security: 3 Things You Must Do Before Claiming Benefits at 62

Age 62 tends to be a popular time to claim Social Security because it’s the soonest seniors are allowed to…

Joey Frenette | Feb 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM EST

I’m 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can’t figure out how to get a leg up

Even the most ambitious career-oriented individual is bound to feel “stuck” on the low end of the career ladder at…

Maurie Backman | Feb 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST

Does fully funding your child’s college education make them entitled?

When I was applying to college, the process was kind of depressing because I knew my parents didn’t have…

Maurie Backman | Feb 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM EST

I’m headed to college and will be paying $21k a year after scholarships. How do I avoid going into debt?

When I was applying to colleges, I knew it would be on me to cover the bulk of my…

David Beren | Feb 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM EST

10 Financial Scams and Frauds That Every American Over 50 Needs to Watch Out For

Unfortunately, if you’re over 50, there is a good chance that financial scams will target you. For better or worse,…

Christy Bieber | Feb 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM EST

My mortgage payment is eating most of my paycheck – here’s what Dave Ramsey told me to do

Buying a house is a big life milestone for many people, but sometimes it can cause financial trouble. For example,…

Christy Bieber | Feb 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM EST

I’m 60 year old physician who has banked $7 million – I want to stop working but I’m terrifying of losing my income

A 60-year-old Reddit user with $7 million invested is burned out at his job, but he’s scared of giving up…

Marc Guberti | Feb 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM EST

5 Baby Boomer Money Myths That Have Been Totally Debunked

Baby boomers are the largest generation in recorded history, and many of them are set to retire in a few…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

5 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Being Audited by the IRS This Year

20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know

Social Security: 3 Things You Must Do Before Claiming Benefits at 62

I’m 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can’t figure out how to get a leg up

Does fully funding your child’s college education make them entitled?

I’m headed to college and will be paying $21k a year after scholarships. How do I avoid going into debt?

10 Financial Scams and Frauds That Every American Over 50 Needs to Watch Out For

My mortgage payment is eating most of my paycheck – here’s what Dave Ramsey told me to do

I’m 60 year old physician who has banked $7 million – I want to stop working but I’m terrifying of losing my income

5 Baby Boomer Money Myths That Have Been Totally Debunked

Big-Name Anchor Thinks a Market Downturn is Inevitable — A Sober Reminder That Bull Markets Don’t Run Forever, Even in Boom Times

These 4 Dividend Stocks Generate $19,200 Tax-Free Inside a Roth

BitMine Slides 5%, Strategy Falls 4% as Crypto Crash Deepens on Ethereum’s 7% Plunge

'Your $200K Would Be $400K': Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

The 12-Month Social Security Do-Over Rule That Could Add $768 to Your Monthly Check

‘Your $200K Would Be $400K’: Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

Big-Name Anchor Thinks a Market Downturn is Inevitable — A Sober Reminder That Bull Markets Don’t Run Forever, Even in Boom Times

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

5 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Being Audited by the IRS This Year

20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know

Social Security: 3 Things You Must Do Before Claiming Benefits at 62

I’m 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can’t figure out how to get a leg up

Does fully funding your child’s college education make them entitled?

I’m headed to college and will be paying $21k a year after scholarships. How do I avoid going into debt?

10 Financial Scams and Frauds That Every American Over 50 Needs to Watch Out For

My mortgage payment is eating most of my paycheck – here’s what Dave Ramsey told me to do

I’m 60 year old physician who has banked $7 million – I want to stop working but I’m terrifying of losing my income

5 Baby Boomer Money Myths That Have Been Totally Debunked

Big-Name Anchor Thinks a Market Downturn is Inevitable — A Sober Reminder That Bull Markets Don’t Run Forever, Even in Boom Times

These 4 Dividend Stocks Generate $19,200 Tax-Free Inside a Roth

BitMine Slides 5%, Strategy Falls 4% as Crypto Crash Deepens on Ethereum’s 7% Plunge

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'Your $200K Would Be $400K': Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

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