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Don Lair | Apr 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM EDT

Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them

You have heard Social Security is running out of money for most of your adult life. The alarm has become…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT

The In-Laws Want to Move In, But Is This Ever a Good Idea?

“If they do move in, I can’t think of an exit strategy that works unless both of them died in…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:18 AM EDT

Are You Actually Getting No Tax on Social Security When You File Taxes This Year?

President Trump’s signature campaign promise focused on eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. The President declared victory on this issue,…

David Beren | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM EDT

What Surviving Spouses With a $1.5 Million 401(k) Need to Do Before Their First Tax Filing as Single

When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse inherits the same 401(k) balance, though RMD options depend on how the account…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM EDT

$300K Windfall From Home Sale. Should the Caller Invest in This Market?

Sally from Los Angeles called into The Ramsey Show recently to ask about a $300,000 windfall from a home sale.…

Drew Wood | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

A rental property generating $2,000 a month in net income is a goal millions of Americans chase. Building that income…

Austin Smith | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM EDT

Retired Airline Pilot Worried About Wife Outliving Him Gets Surprising Answer From Dave Ramsey

Ray is a 65-year-old retired airline pilot and former Navy aviator sitting on $2.5 million in total assets ($1.5 million…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM EDT

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

Most tech executives earning $400,000 or more have already accepted that a regular Roth IRA is off the table. For…

Ian Cooper | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM EDT

I’m 60, Just Paid Off My $1 Million Home and Have $750K in Retirement Savings — Can I Retire Now?

At 60, with no mortgage and $750,000 in the bank, you’ve accomplished what many Americans never will. The question is…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:05 AM EDT

$66K In Savings But $52K In Debt: A False Safety Net

Picture this: you have $66,000 sitting in a high-yield savings account and you feel pretty good about yourself. Then you…

Drew Wood | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

The average American earns between $60,000 and $65,000 a year. That number is also a common income replacement target for…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM EDT

Do You Know the Truth About The Average Social Security Benefit?

When you think ahead to your retirement, you probably assume Social Security is going to play a pretty important role…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 17, 2026 at 8:26 AM EDT

The Average Social Security Check in 2026 Is $2,076. Here Is What That Actually Covers.

The average Social Security check for a retired worker recently hit $2,076 per month. That works out to $24,912 a…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM EDT

Some Retirees Get $5,181 a Month From Social Security While Others Get $1,200. Here’s Why.

The same Social Security system pays one retiree $5,181 a month and another just $1,200. The system is working exactly…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey’s Advice to Take Social Security at 62

Dave Ramsey is known for offering bold, straightforward financial advice. Though his advice is smart, it sometimes challenges conventional wisdom.…

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Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them

The In-Laws Want to Move In, But Is This Ever a Good Idea?

Are You Actually Getting No Tax on Social Security When You File Taxes This Year?

What Surviving Spouses With a $1.5 Million 401(k) Need to Do Before Their First Tax Filing as Single

$300K Windfall From Home Sale. Should the Caller Invest in This Market?

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

Retired Airline Pilot Worried About Wife Outliving Him Gets Surprising Answer From Dave Ramsey

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

I’m 60, Just Paid Off My $1 Million Home and Have $750K in Retirement Savings — Can I Retire Now?

$66K In Savings But $52K In Debt: A False Safety Net

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

Do You Know the Truth About The Average Social Security Benefit?

The Average Social Security Check in 2026 Is $2,076. Here Is What That Actually Covers.

Some Retirees Get $5,181 a Month From Social Security While Others Get $1,200. Here’s Why.

Dave Ramsey’s Advice to Take Social Security at 62

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

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Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse's 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow's Tax Penalty

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Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them

The In-Laws Want to Move In, But Is This Ever a Good Idea?

Are You Actually Getting No Tax on Social Security When You File Taxes This Year?

What Surviving Spouses With a $1.5 Million 401(k) Need to Do Before Their First Tax Filing as Single

$300K Windfall From Home Sale. Should the Caller Invest in This Market?

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

Retired Airline Pilot Worried About Wife Outliving Him Gets Surprising Answer From Dave Ramsey

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

I’m 60, Just Paid Off My $1 Million Home and Have $750K in Retirement Savings — Can I Retire Now?

$66K In Savings But $52K In Debt: A False Safety Net

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

Do You Know the Truth About The Average Social Security Benefit?

The Average Social Security Check in 2026 Is $2,076. Here Is What That Actually Covers.

Some Retirees Get $5,181 a Month From Social Security While Others Get $1,200. Here’s Why.

Dave Ramsey’s Advice to Take Social Security at 62

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Exits Universal Music After Failed Takeover Bids, Stock Slumps 7%

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