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John Seetoo | Nov 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST

I am afraid that my wife’s family will convince her to divorce me and take my recently inherited fortune – what should I do?

Money disputes are one of the most rancorous topics for estranged couples and are often a primary reason for divorce.…

Kristin Hitchcock | Nov 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM EST

I’m being forced to retire early and not sure if I should take it or not because I’m 40% away from my financial goal of retirement

Finding yourself in an early, unexpected retirement situation, what some call "forced" Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), can feel overwhelming.…

Kristin Hitchcock | Nov 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM EST

We’re in our 30’s and have $2 million saved but want to get to $5 million by the time we’re 45 – can we do it?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: When you’re planning financially for your future, it’s important to take into account lifestyle changes,…

Kristin Hitchcock | Nov 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM EST

We’re 50 with $1 million in a IRA and want to convert it to a Roth – should we do it now or wait until 65?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Converting IRA funds to a Roth account sooner rather than later can be useful, especially…

David Beren | Nov 18, 2024 at 8:04 PM EST

I currently have over $10 million but am wondering if I should go for $50 million – is there a big difference?

from 24/7: Redditors often look for financial advice from other Redditors. The FIRE subreddit is for those who hope to…

David Hanson | Nov 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM EST

I claimed Social Security at age 62 and am filled with regret – can I change my mind?

Meet Janet, a 64-year-old woman who recently realized she may have made a hasty decision when she claimed Social Security…

John Seetoo | Nov 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM EST

What is the easiest way to deal with friends and family asking you for favors when you are ultra-wealthy?

Through a combination of hard work, prudent saving, money management, personal sacrifice, and smart investing, self-made millionaires justifiably feel that…

Chris MacDonald | Nov 18, 2024 at 3:44 PM EST

What Social Security Could Look Like Under a Trump Presidency for Baby Boomers Ready to Retire

Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory will undoubtedly have plenty of implications for the overall stock market. Whether we’re talking about…

Rich Duprey | Nov 18, 2024 at 12:44 PM EST

Dave Ramsey provides 5 ways to make you wealthy – and he calls it “common sense”

Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey wants people to transform their relationship with money. Because far too many people do the…

Javier Simon | Nov 18, 2024 at 11:48 AM EST

Suze Orman says “no decision is bigger than deciding when to start receiving your Social Security” – 3 tips for making the right call

After years of hard work and paying taxes, you may feel empowered to collect your Social Security benefits as soon…

Kristin Hitchcock | Nov 18, 2024 at 11:48 AM EST

We make over $500k per year – should we spend 30% of our net worth on a house big enough for my parents to move into with us?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: When deciding whether to rent or buy a home in a VHCOL area, it’s important…

John Seetoo | Nov 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM EST

My parent took out a credit card in my name without my knowledge. It’s ruining my life, what should I do?

Credit cards have become an insidious yoke of debt around the necks of millions of people, especially usury levels of…

Chris MacDonald | Nov 18, 2024 at 10:44 AM EST

3 Money Mistakes Baby Boomers Are Making Right Now

Any discussion around what “baby boomers” should or shouldn’t do can set off a wave of discussion, and there’s certainly…

Joey Frenette | Nov 18, 2024 at 9:51 AM EST

Suze Orman says this ‘Social Security norm’ is costing Americans thousands of dollars of retirement income

Financial guru Suze Orman offers a wealth of helpful, sometimes surprising insights for savings gearing up for retirement. Even if…

Rich Duprey | Nov 18, 2024 at 9:28 AM EST

My net worth is over $7 million but do I need another 5 years of work to pay off my mortgage?

Some people don’t believe they are wealthy enough to quit working. Even though they are millionaires several times over, they…

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I am afraid that my wife’s family will convince her to divorce me and take my recently inherited fortune – what should I do?

I’m being forced to retire early and not sure if I should take it or not because I’m 40% away from my financial goal of retirement

We’re in our 30’s and have $2 million saved but want to get to $5 million by the time we’re 45 – can we do it?

We’re 50 with $1 million in a IRA and want to convert it to a Roth – should we do it now or wait until 65?

I currently have over $10 million but am wondering if I should go for $50 million – is there a big difference?

I claimed Social Security at age 62 and am filled with regret – can I change my mind?

What is the easiest way to deal with friends and family asking you for favors when you are ultra-wealthy?

What Social Security Could Look Like Under a Trump Presidency for Baby Boomers Ready to Retire

Dave Ramsey provides 5 ways to make you wealthy – and he calls it “common sense”

Suze Orman says “no decision is bigger than deciding when to start receiving your Social Security” – 3 tips for making the right call

We make over $500k per year – should we spend 30% of our net worth on a house big enough for my parents to move into with us?

My parent took out a credit card in my name without my knowledge. It’s ruining my life, what should I do?

3 Money Mistakes Baby Boomers Are Making Right Now

Suze Orman says this ‘Social Security norm’ is costing Americans thousands of dollars of retirement income

My net worth is over $7 million but do I need another 5 years of work to pay off my mortgage?

Fidelity Sells Two Funds With the Same Name and the Same Target Year. One Costs 5x More

Forget VTSAX: Vanguard’s Own ETF Is Cheaper, Has No $3,000 Minimum, and Schwab Charges $74.95 to Buy the Mutual Fund

Want Your Money Out of That Annuity Early? The Surrender Charge Takes a Bite First. These 4 ETFs Never Lock You In

The Pines His Grandfather Planted in 1958 Sold for $240,000. Two Years Later, Medicare Sent Its Bill.

He Helped Build It. At 67, He Came Back to Demolish It. Social Security Kept Paying. His Union Pension Stopped.

Fidelity Sells Two Funds With the Same Name and the Same Target Year. One Costs 5x More

Forget VTSAX: Vanguard’s Own ETF Is Cheaper, Has No $3,000 Minimum, and Schwab Charges $74.95 to Buy the Mutual Fund

Personal Finance Articles

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I am afraid that my wife’s family will convince her to divorce me and take my recently inherited fortune – what should I do?

I’m being forced to retire early and not sure if I should take it or not because I’m 40% away from my financial goal of retirement

We’re in our 30’s and have $2 million saved but want to get to $5 million by the time we’re 45 – can we do it?

We’re 50 with $1 million in a IRA and want to convert it to a Roth – should we do it now or wait until 65?

I currently have over $10 million but am wondering if I should go for $50 million – is there a big difference?

I claimed Social Security at age 62 and am filled with regret – can I change my mind?

What is the easiest way to deal with friends and family asking you for favors when you are ultra-wealthy?

What Social Security Could Look Like Under a Trump Presidency for Baby Boomers Ready to Retire

Dave Ramsey provides 5 ways to make you wealthy – and he calls it “common sense”

Suze Orman says “no decision is bigger than deciding when to start receiving your Social Security” – 3 tips for making the right call

We make over $500k per year – should we spend 30% of our net worth on a house big enough for my parents to move into with us?

My parent took out a credit card in my name without my knowledge. It’s ruining my life, what should I do?

3 Money Mistakes Baby Boomers Are Making Right Now

Suze Orman says this ‘Social Security norm’ is costing Americans thousands of dollars of retirement income

My net worth is over $7 million but do I need another 5 years of work to pay off my mortgage?

Fidelity Sells Two Funds With the Same Name and the Same Target Year. One Costs 5x More

Forget VTSAX: Vanguard’s Own ETF Is Cheaper, Has No $3,000 Minimum, and Schwab Charges $74.95 to Buy the Mutual Fund

Want Your Money Out of That Annuity Early? The Surrender Charge Takes a Bite First. These 4 ETFs Never Lock You In

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The Pines His Grandfather Planted in 1958 Sold for $240,000. Two Years Later, Medicare Sent Its Bill.

He Helped Build It. At 67, He Came Back to Demolish It. Social Security Kept Paying. His Union Pension Stopped.