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Marc Guberti | May 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT

What Happens to a $900,000 401(k) When the Owner Dies and the Beneficiary Falls Under the New 10 Year Rule

A 65 year old who just inherited a $900,000 401(k) from a parent who died at age 75 is staring…

Marc Guberti | May 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT

Why High Earning Couples Are Spending Their 401(k)s Before Social Security to Avoid the IRMAA Cliff

A couple turning 65 with $2.5 million in traditional 401(k)s and Medicare cards in hand has two levers most retirees…

Christy Bieber | May 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT

The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

When a child is disabled, the Social Security Administration could potentially provide benefits to help that child and their family. …

Ian Cooper | May 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDT

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast aired a segment that most W-2 employees with side income have never had explained clearly. The…

David Beren | May 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study revealed a unique finding that runs counter to the usual generational script: 39%…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

The U.S. median household income sits near $80,610, and a $1.1 million dividend portfolio generating a blended 7% yield would…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

Pulling in $9,800 a month from a portfolio without selling a single share is the kind of math that can…

David Beren | May 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM EDT

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Planning & Progress Study reveals a significant gap between what Americans want to do with their…

Marc Guberti | May 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

The math hits different once you read it on an IRS worksheet. A 73-year-old with $1.5 million in a traditional…

Jeremy Phillips | May 21, 2026 at 9:36 AM EDT

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

On the March 19, 2026 episode of Suze Orman’s Women & Money, a listener named Kim asked the question every…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

The Social Security Administration estimates the average retired worker benefit at roughly $2,076 per month in 2026. For a married…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM EDT

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

The phone call comes from the estate attorney: your late father left you his traditional IRA, and the balance is…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDT

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A federal employee retiring at 62 after 30 years of service with a “high-3” salary average of $90,000 would receive…

Carl Sullivan | May 21, 2026 at 7:54 AM EDT

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

Margaret is 70, single, healthy, and owns her home outright. She has $800,000 in retirement assets and a budget that…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

A single-family rental property in Toledo purchased for $135,000 at a 9% gross cap rate would generate roughly $12,150 annually…

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Personal Finance Articles

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What Happens to a $900,000 401(k) When the Owner Dies and the Beneficiary Falls Under the New 10 Year Rule

Why High Earning Couples Are Spending Their 401(k)s Before Social Security to Avoid the IRMAA Cliff

The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

Why a $2.1 Million 401(k) Holder Is Moving From California to Nevada Before His First RMD at 73

Most Income Investors Have Never Heard of These 3 ETFs Paying Over 10 Percent Monthly

The Home Sale That Adds $5,880 a Year to a Retiree’s Medicare Premium Two Years Later

Why a $2.1 Million 401(k) Holder Is Moving From California to Nevada Before His First RMD at 73

The Home Sale That Adds $5,880 a Year to a Retiree's Medicare Premium Two Years Later

Why a $2.1 Million 401(k) Holder Is Moving From California to Nevada Before His First RMD at 73

Most Income Investors Have Never Heard of These 3 ETFs Paying Over 10 Percent Monthly

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

What Happens to a $900,000 401(k) When the Owner Dies and the Beneficiary Falls Under the New 10 Year Rule

Why High Earning Couples Are Spending Their 401(k)s Before Social Security to Avoid the IRMAA Cliff

The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

Why a $2.1 Million 401(k) Holder Is Moving From California to Nevada Before His First RMD at 73

Most Income Investors Have Never Heard of These 3 ETFs Paying Over 10 Percent Monthly

The Home Sale That Adds $5,880 a Year to a Retiree’s Medicare Premium Two Years Later

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