If you spend any time reading articles on sites like CNBC, you’ll quickly learn that there are a surprising number of individuals who are living a life of luxury outside the US while making…
As one might suspect, the hope for anyone living the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) lifestyle is that they have the means and opportunity to live a good life. If they work hard and…
It’s an unfortunate reality men and women alike have to face, but there are gender-heavy jobs in America. The sad truth is that even in the 21st century, gender-based stereotypes are not just a…
The rise of the side hustle has undoubtedly created more opportunities for extra income. Today, Bankrate indicates that around 44% of millennials have some sort of side hustle, while 60% of Gen-Z respondents also indicated…
While much of the conversation about millennials and finance nowadays lean toward the idea that millennials have lots of debt and few financial benefits, this isn’t always the case. In fact, there are surprisingly…
When it comes to retirement, the dollar amount you need to be comfortable is very much a personal thing. The answer here resides in not just where you live and your cost of living…
For as long as most of us can remember, there has been a belief that if you make a six-figure salary, you’ll find a way to retire comfortably in the US. This belief relies…
When you think about all of the different ways Social Security can benefit your life, like additional income during retirement, disabilities, and spousal and survivor benefits, it’s important to know everything you can about…
When you consider what would be “enough” in your life regarding net worth, this number will differ for everyone. It could be $2 million, $5 million, or $15 million, depending on how you want…
When you think about the whole FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) and what it generally means for people, the hope is that it makes you feel less stressed about a few big purchases.…
In life, there is a far too common belief that you only need the minimum amount of insurance money to get by. Unfortunately, some people think liability coverage for things like a home or…
In today’s day and age, the hope that everyone can hit their FIRE (financial independence, retire early) number is something to strive for. Whether it’s $1 million or $10 million, there is a number…
There is no question that Dave Ramsey is a polarizing figure in the financial world, with his brutal honesty often conflicting with concerns that his advice might not be all that good. The reality…
When you think about the different ways you can earn money for retirement, pension plans don’t come up nearly as often as they used to. Sadly, pensions were far more common during the baby…
Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. One of the biggest financial lessons everyone needs to learn…
It should come as no surprise that rents in cities across the country increased by over one-third in 2025 compared to the previous year. While this isn’t true across the board, the cities with…
One of the most challenging things any parent has to do at some point in their lifetime is decide how much or how little to give their children financially. This is a decision millions…
As one of the world’s most secretive yet public intelligence agencies, the Central Intelligence Agency needs little introduction. Founded in September 1947 in the aftermath of World War II, the CIA, as it is…
One of the biggest advantages of the fat or chubby FIRE lifestyle (financial independence, retire early) is the freedom to meaningfully improve your quality of life. That freedom shows up most clearly when someone…
One of the most interesting challenges with deciding when to retire is a timeless debate about whether or not you will run out of money before passing away. This is understandably a big concern…
