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Maurie Backman | Mar 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM EDT

2 in 3 Americans Can’t Identify the Top Income Tax Rate

Taxes are a part of life for everyone — albeit a pretty unpleasant part. But it’s important to know…

Marc Guberti | Mar 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM EDT

I’m 51 and debt-free – is it smarter to take a $107K lump sum or $710 monthly pension when I retire?

Should you take the lump sum or receive monthly payments from your pension? It’s a question many people ponder, and…

Joey Frenette | Mar 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM EDT

Legendary investor Peter Lynch says “there’s no shame in losing money on a stock” – but never make this mistake

New investors could learn a thing or two from the brilliant investor Peter Lynch. Though it’s been decades since the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM EDT

We’re in Our 50s With Over $3 Million Saved Up and Want to Retire Next Year. What Should We Do?

Early retirement isn’t something everyone can pull off. It takes a lot of money to be able to leave…

John Seetoo | Mar 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM EDT

Why Everyone Is Talking About President Trump’s Promised Big Changes to Social Security

One of President Trump’s campaign promises was a proposal to eliminate the double taxation of Social Security benefits, which impacts an…

Maurie Backman | Mar 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

Forget the 4% Rule. Here’s the Withdrawal Rate I’m Planning On

I’m working hard to build retirement savings for a few reasons. First, I’m well aware that Social Security might have…

Rich Duprey | Mar 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM EDT

I’m in my 40s with a net worth of almost $3 million – retirement calculators suggest I’m safe to retire but I’m not so sure

Quitting the rat race and pursuing the dream of living comfortably in early retirement is an idea often associated with…

John Seetoo | Mar 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM EDT

The 1,000 day money challenge everyone – rich and poor – should begin today.

Financial literacy is one of the biggest obstacles to wealth building in contemporary Western society. While inflation and other economic…

John Seetoo | Mar 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM EDT

High-Yield Munis vs. Taxable Bonds: 4 ETFs for Different Income Needs

Income-oriented investors, including lots of retirees, often switch their portfolios from a growth focus to an income-based one once they…

Maurie Backman | Mar 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM EDT

When Should I Claim Social Security if I Have $800,000 in Savings?

Social Security serves as an essential income source for millions of retired Americans. And you should know that your filing…

David Beren | Mar 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT

Don’t Miss The Hidden Credit Card Perks Issuers Quietly Hide

Credit cards can be the ultimate tool in your wallet for smart shopping and earning money back if used correctly.…

David Beren | Mar 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM EDT

Hard Truth: Baby Boomers ‘Had It All’ But Are Now Drowning in Debt

In many ways and for many reasons, baby boomers have been some of the most successful people we know. As…

Marc Guberti | Mar 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM EDT

I’m 54 and have been married for 2 decades and my wife is getting a 6-figure inheritance and she told me not to expect anything

The Am I Wrong subreddit allows people to share their situation and let the comments decide if they are in…

Maurie Backman | Mar 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM EDT

I’m 24 years old and make a quarter of a million as a crane operator – here’s what I’ve learned

When we think of people who earn about $250,000 a year, we tend to imagine lawyers, folks in finance,…

Joey Frenette | Mar 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM EDT

Credit Card Mistakes Are Destroying Your Credit Score; Here’s How to Turn Them Around

If you find you’re making a number of credit-eroding mistakes, you may think it’s a good idea to cut up…

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2 in 3 Americans Can’t Identify the Top Income Tax Rate

I’m 51 and debt-free – is it smarter to take a $107K lump sum or $710 monthly pension when I retire?

Legendary investor Peter Lynch says “there’s no shame in losing money on a stock” – but never make this mistake

We’re in Our 50s With Over $3 Million Saved Up and Want to Retire Next Year. What Should We Do?

Why Everyone Is Talking About President Trump’s Promised Big Changes to Social Security

Forget the 4% Rule. Here’s the Withdrawal Rate I’m Planning On

I’m in my 40s with a net worth of almost $3 million – retirement calculators suggest I’m safe to retire but I’m not so sure

The 1,000 day money challenge everyone – rich and poor – should begin today.

High-Yield Munis vs. Taxable Bonds: 4 ETFs for Different Income Needs

When Should I Claim Social Security if I Have $800,000 in Savings?

Don’t Miss The Hidden Credit Card Perks Issuers Quietly Hide

Hard Truth: Baby Boomers ‘Had It All’ But Are Now Drowning in Debt

I’m 54 and have been married for 2 decades and my wife is getting a 6-figure inheritance and she told me not to expect anything

I’m 24 years old and make a quarter of a million as a crane operator – here’s what I’ve learned

Credit Card Mistakes Are Destroying Your Credit Score; Here’s How to Turn Them Around

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

Lucid Stock Is Deeply Oversold and We See 45% Gains Ahead

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

The West's Home Prices Just Fell 1.4% While the Rest of America Climbed. Here's Why.

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

Lucid Stock Is Deeply Oversold and We See 45% Gains Ahead

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2 in 3 Americans Can’t Identify the Top Income Tax Rate

I’m 51 and debt-free – is it smarter to take a $107K lump sum or $710 monthly pension when I retire?

Legendary investor Peter Lynch says “there’s no shame in losing money on a stock” – but never make this mistake

We’re in Our 50s With Over $3 Million Saved Up and Want to Retire Next Year. What Should We Do?

Why Everyone Is Talking About President Trump’s Promised Big Changes to Social Security

Forget the 4% Rule. Here’s the Withdrawal Rate I’m Planning On

I’m in my 40s with a net worth of almost $3 million – retirement calculators suggest I’m safe to retire but I’m not so sure

The 1,000 day money challenge everyone – rich and poor – should begin today.

High-Yield Munis vs. Taxable Bonds: 4 ETFs for Different Income Needs

When Should I Claim Social Security if I Have $800,000 in Savings?

Don’t Miss The Hidden Credit Card Perks Issuers Quietly Hide

Hard Truth: Baby Boomers ‘Had It All’ But Are Now Drowning in Debt

I’m 54 and have been married for 2 decades and my wife is getting a 6-figure inheritance and she told me not to expect anything

I’m 24 years old and make a quarter of a million as a crane operator – here’s what I’ve learned

Credit Card Mistakes Are Destroying Your Credit Score; Here’s How to Turn Them Around

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

Lucid Stock Is Deeply Oversold and We See 45% Gains Ahead

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

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The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

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