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Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM EDT

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

Mortgage rates have been stubbornly high this year — as they have been for quite some time. So if…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

If you’re a young investor who’s got 30 years to invest, the latest Trump tariff-driven market correction may present more…

Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM EDT

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

Once you reach a certain level of wealth, you may be inclined to treat yourself to different luxuries. That…

Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM EDT

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Working with a financial advisor has a lot of benefits. For one thing, a financial advisor can bring you…

Drew Wood | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM EDT

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

These are unusual times in U.S. politics and the economy. And unusual times can translate into unusual profits, or losses,…

Drew Wood | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM EDT

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially when it turns out to have hidden costs that break your budget. Before…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM EDT

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Even if you’ve got a mortgage on a starter home (rather than your dream home that you’ll be staying in),…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM EDT

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Convertible bond ETFs found themselves on a stealthy ascent in the first half of a first quarter that’s now come…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM EDT

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

Planning for retirement is a long-term process. You establish a plan, start working toward it, and make adjustments as needed.…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM EDT

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

A Redditor turned to the Personal Finance subreddit for advice about what to do with his stepson’s survivor benefits. The…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM EDT

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

A Redditor is looking to get out of his corporate job but isn’t sure if he has enough cash to…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM EDT

I Gave My 30-Day Notice to Retire Early—When Will the Reality Hit Me?

People work for many decades to build nest eggs so they can retire on their terms, but it still catches…

Christy Bieber | Mar 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT

After Retiring from Startups, I’m Considering Re-Entering as an IC Engineer – Have Others Done This?

A Reddit user was able to fully retire from the startup world after an exit. Although he has plenty of…

Chris MacDonald | Mar 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM EDT

I Used to Think a Health Savings Account Was Irrelevant, But These 8 Benefits Turned Me Into a Believer

I used to brush off the idea of a Health Savings Account (HSA). These HSA products are among the plethora…

Christy Bieber | Mar 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM EDT

Ready to Retire? 3 Must-Know Questions You Can’t Afford to Skip

There is a lot to think about when you are preparing for retirement. Unfortunately, there are some important issues that…

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I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

I Gave My 30-Day Notice to Retire Early—When Will the Reality Hit Me?

After Retiring from Startups, I’m Considering Re-Entering as an IC Engineer – Have Others Done This?

I Used to Think a Health Savings Account Was Irrelevant, But These 8 Benefits Turned Me Into a Believer

Ready to Retire? 3 Must-Know Questions You Can’t Afford to Skip

The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0’s Hidden Roth Advantage

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income Before You Turn 50

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The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0's Hidden Roth Advantage

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The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0’s Hidden Roth Advantage

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income Before You Turn 50

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

I Gave My 30-Day Notice to Retire Early—When Will the Reality Hit Me?

After Retiring from Startups, I’m Considering Re-Entering as an IC Engineer – Have Others Done This?

I Used to Think a Health Savings Account Was Irrelevant, But These 8 Benefits Turned Me Into a Believer

Ready to Retire? 3 Must-Know Questions You Can’t Afford to Skip

The 401(k) Move For 60-Year-Olds That Saves Six Figures in Lifetime Taxes: SECURE 2.0’s Hidden Roth Advantage

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income Before You Turn 50

What Is the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now in 2026: Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, or Hyperliquid?

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