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Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Losing a job can be a very though thing to cope with. Many people tie their identities to their…

David Beren | May 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

If you experience considerable stress over the ups and downs of the stock market, you might be asking yourself a…

David Beren | May 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

In any financial scenario where you work and earn money, the hope is that you can make enough to have…

Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM EDT

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

A lot of people end up retiring without much — or any — savings. And people in that boat…

Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM EDT

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

It’s an unfortunate thing that a lot of people enter retirement with almost no savings, or minimal funds socked…

Joey Frenette | May 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM EDT

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

It’s nice to imagine what we’d do if we had an extra $25,000 or so. For today’s young people, many…

David Beren | May 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM EDT

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

One of the most complicated decisions anyone can make is whether or not to leave one job for another. Unfortunately,…

David Beren | May 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM EDT

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

One of the most basic truths of personal finance is that you should always have some kind of emergency fund…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM EDT

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

I have a family member who recently turned 60 and has probably been thinking about retirement since he turned…

Christy Bieber | May 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

A Reddit user is facing a major problem after his vehicle was totaled. He had a 2012 Camaro with 45,000…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM EDT

How My $1.4 Million Earnings Stack Up Against My $600,000 Net Worth at 33 – Am I on the Right Track?

It’s natural to be curious about how your finances compare to those of your peers, as well as the…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM EDT

I want to retire early but I own a business and my income isn’t stable

Early retirement is something a lot of people aim for. It’s nice to leave the grind behind at a…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM EDT

I’m 52 with $4 million and want to slow down at 55. Is there a flaw in my plan?

There are a lot of people who go from working full-time and earning large salaries to retiring and earning…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM EDT

I set a goal of retiring with $20 million but now I’m halfway there and feel stuck

There’s nothing wrong with setting a large savings goal for your retirement. That goal could be $5 million, $10…

Maurie Backman | May 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM EDT

I’m Drowning In Credit Card Debt. Should I Raid My 401(k)?

There are plenty of reasons why people end up with credit card debt. It may be that you got stuck…

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I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

How My $1.4 Million Earnings Stack Up Against My $600,000 Net Worth at 33 – Am I on the Right Track?

I want to retire early but I own a business and my income isn’t stable

I’m 52 with $4 million and want to slow down at 55. Is there a flaw in my plan?

I set a goal of retiring with $20 million but now I’m halfway there and feel stuck

I’m Drowning In Credit Card Debt. Should I Raid My 401(k)?

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This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Redirect Is a “No-Brainer” Buy as the Housing Market Stalls

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

How My $1.4 Million Earnings Stack Up Against My $600,000 Net Worth at 33 – Am I on the Right Track?

I want to retire early but I own a business and my income isn’t stable

I’m 52 with $4 million and want to slow down at 55. Is there a flaw in my plan?

I set a goal of retiring with $20 million but now I’m halfway there and feel stuck

I’m Drowning In Credit Card Debt. Should I Raid My 401(k)?

This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Redirect Is a “No-Brainer” Buy as the Housing Market Stalls

History Says This Unstoppable Dow Juggernaut Is a No-Brainer Buy Right Now

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