Joey Frenette - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
Lastest Stories by Joey Frenette
The middle class can be rather difficult to define. Traditionally, it was more of a lifestyle, one that involved a nice home, two children, a decent vehicle, enough disposable income, and perhaps...
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It’s one of the biggest dilemmas (soon-to-be) retirees will face as soon as they hit age 62: take the Social Security benefits early or leave them? Undoubtedly, it’s quite a divisive...
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Dividend investing may be more favored by older investors who value passive income over growth and capital appreciation. However, investing in dividend payers can be a wise move, regardless of...
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Given the rising costs of living, many Americans think it takes a few million to retire well. But with $1.3 million banked, it is still possible to pursue a leaner form of FIRE (Financial...
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Early retirement really does sound like a dream that many of us wish we could achieve. But leaving the workforce some number of years or decades earlier isn’t for everyone, especially those who...
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Sometimes it’s just not worth hanging onto those pesky liabilities that could cost us a great deal more over the long haul. Indeed, it’s costly to buy a new used vehicle upfront, but it...
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It’s a dream to be able to live solely off the dividends from one’s portfolio, as one leaves the invested principal untouched so that it can keep growing over time. Of course, withdrawing...
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Everyone’s definition of retirement can differ, perhaps drastically. For some, the only retirement worth pursuing is a comfortable one, even if it entails hanging up the skates on the workforce...
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If your personal portfolio is in a bear market (defined as a 20% decline from peak levels) right now, do know that you’re not alone. And while the stock market (think the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...
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The Magnificent Seven trade has faltered so far this year. And while the cohort is in recovery mode, I think investors should insist on the better members of the cohort that even Jim Cramer thinks...
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Cathie Wood’s Ark funds have been feeling extra pain at the hands of the recent Trump correction (or crash for portfolios that are heavily invested in high-multiple tech stocks), but that hasn’t...
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Retiring around two and a half decades earlier than the norm in an expensive city with multiple dependents can be tricky. And while a colossal nest egg worth $3.3 million seems sizeable enough to...
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If you’re set on retiring early, your work is stressing you out enough such that you fear your health is on the line, and you’ve got more than enough to make the move, it’s probably...
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It’s a common dilemma many Americans saving up for retirement are bound to face: should one max out that 401(k), or opt for a taxable account instead? Indeed, the 401(k) is a fantastic...
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With a great deal of capital saved up at the relatively young age of 45, it’s more than worthwhile to strategize contributions to allow for sufficient liquidity while steering clear of...
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