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David Beren | Oct 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM EDT

I’m 52 with a government job and am worth $5 million – here’s how I did it

24/7 Wall St. This Redditor is retiring at 52 after working for the government since he was 23. Strong financial…

David Hanson | Oct 21, 2024 at 10:03 AM EDT

The Most Common Mistakes I See Millionaire Retirees Making

Hitting the $1 million milestone in retirement savings is an incredible achievement, and after a decade-plus of extremely strong U.S.…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 21, 2024 at 9:21 AM EDT

9 in 10 Americans Says They Want Congress to Shore Up Social Security – Here’s How They Could Do It

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Social Security is expected to run into funding issues sooner rather than later, and Americans…

Javier Simon | Oct 21, 2024 at 8:45 AM EDT

Money expert Clark Howard says this free account is one everyone should sign up for before retiring

Social Security benefits play a major role in the lives of retirees throughout the country. In fact, nearly 50% of…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 21, 2024 at 7:48 AM EDT

My wife wants to leave our $5 million house for our kids to inherit – but I think it might be better to just sell it now

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways”: Many high-net-worth individuals have lots of money tied up in their homes, which can lead…

Austin Smith | Oct 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM EDT

The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

The Social Security Administration announced 2025’s COLA will only be 2.5% This is substantially lower than prior year increases, and…

Joey Frenette | Oct 20, 2024 at 7:33 AM EDT

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

It’s not easy to be an entrepreneur faced with massive decisions that could really change the tone of their financial…

Javier Simon | Oct 19, 2024 at 1:33 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

To become a millionaire, many people believe you need to work a high-level job like CEO or president of a…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM EDT

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Inflation is the biggest factor impacting Americans’ retirement plans, but many others are also contributing. While some…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 11:22 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: While it may be tempting to build wealth as quickly as possible, Ramsey recommends the…

Javier Simon | Oct 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

The main point of life insurance is to replace your income in order to provide for your family when you…

Rich Duprey | Oct 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

Buying a house today is no joke. Home prices have surged over 30% in the last four years and today…

Rich Duprey | Oct 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

Social Security has been correctly described as a Ponzi scheme. The government uses the program’s taxes it collects today from…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM EDT

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

from 24/7 Wall St.: Changing brokerages is a huge decision and not one that should be made solely on the…

David Hanson | Oct 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM EDT

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

After dipping a little bit last month, mortgage rates have started to keep back up in the first half of…

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I’m 52 with a government job and am worth $5 million – here’s how I did it

The Most Common Mistakes I See Millionaire Retirees Making

9 in 10 Americans Says They Want Congress to Shore Up Social Security – Here’s How They Could Do It

Money expert Clark Howard says this free account is one everyone should sign up for before retiring

My wife wants to leave our $5 million house for our kids to inherit – but I think it might be better to just sell it now

The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

You Can Undo an Early Social Security Claim, But Only Within 12 Months, and You Have to Repay Every Dollar

He Earned Six Figures Running Heavy Equipment. At 61, His Body Retired Before Social Security Would Let Him.

Single at 66 Means One Social Security Check and No Backup. These 4 ETFs Build the Second One

You Can Undo an Early Social Security Claim, But Only Within 12 Months, and You Have to Repay Every Dollar

He Earned Six Figures Running Heavy Equipment. At 61, His Body Retired Before Social Security Would Let Him.

You Can Undo an Early Social Security Claim, But Only Within 12 Months, and You Have to Repay Every Dollar

He Earned Six Figures Running Heavy Equipment. At 61, His Body Retired Before Social Security Would Let Him.

Personal Finance Articles

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I’m 52 with a government job and am worth $5 million – here’s how I did it

The Most Common Mistakes I See Millionaire Retirees Making

9 in 10 Americans Says They Want Congress to Shore Up Social Security – Here’s How They Could Do It

Money expert Clark Howard says this free account is one everyone should sign up for before retiring

My wife wants to leave our $5 million house for our kids to inherit – but I think it might be better to just sell it now

The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

You Can Undo an Early Social Security Claim, But Only Within 12 Months, and You Have to Repay Every Dollar

He Earned Six Figures Running Heavy Equipment. At 61, His Body Retired Before Social Security Would Let Him.

Single at 66 Means One Social Security Check and No Backup. These 4 ETFs Build the Second One

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You Can Undo an Early Social Security Claim, But Only Within 12 Months, and You Have to Repay Every Dollar

He Earned Six Figures Running Heavy Equipment. At 61, His Body Retired Before Social Security Would Let Him.