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Dana George | Feb 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM EST

I Trained Myself to Feel Good About Saving Money—Here’s How You Can Too

How much the average American has tucked away in savings is a matter of debate, and if you look hard…

David Beren | Feb 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM EST

7 Financial Benefits Baby Boomers Got That We’ll Likely Never See Again

When you reflect on the times baby boomers were growing up post-war, you might look back on them with envy.…

David Beren | Feb 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM EST

I Always Dreamed of Retiring to Florida, But These 10 States Now Top My List

When you think about the different locations where you can retire inside the United States, Florida has long topped the…

Dana George | Feb 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM EST

I Thought Budgeting Was Complicated—Then I Discovered the Simple Genius of the 50/30/20 Rule

I’m all about a great budget, and I think I have a pretty good reason for feeling this way. Money…

Joel South | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM EST

I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

File today’s Reddit discussion under the rubric “nice problems to have.” Our caller this morning, let’s call her “Jan”, put…

Joey Frenette | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM EST

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

Sometimes, it’s tempting to find ways to justify splurging a large chunk of your savings. In this piece, we’ll check…

Kristin Hitchcock | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM EST

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Today, let’s meet IMovedYourCheese on Reddit. Cheese is a higher earner who’s been diligently following the traditional retirement playbook by…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM EST

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

from 24/7 Wall St. Financial guru Suze Orman says getting a tax refund is a huge mistake. You’re giving the…

Marc Guberti | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Retiring is a massive achievement that is only possible after many years of hard work and saving money. Once you…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM EST

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

When you’re married, it’s not a given that you and your spouse will do every single thing together. It…

Marc Guberti | Feb 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM EST

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

The 4% rule is a popular strategy that involves withdrawing 4% of your portfolio each year to cover living expenses.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM EST

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

Retiring early is a good goal for many people and it can often lead to happiness — if you have…

Christy Bieber | Feb 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM EST

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

There is a lot that I disagree with Dave Ramsey about. For one thing, I think he is dead wrong…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM EST

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

It’s natural to have certain goals you want to meet in time for retirement. Those could include having a certain…

Kristin Hitchcock | Feb 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM EST

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Thousands of Americans seeking financial advice turn to Dave Ramsey, the master of paying off debt and building wealth. Recently,…

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I Trained Myself to Feel Good About Saving Money—Here’s How You Can Too

7 Financial Benefits Baby Boomers Got That We’ll Likely Never See Again

I Always Dreamed of Retiring to Florida, But These 10 States Now Top My List

I Thought Budgeting Was Complicated—Then I Discovered the Simple Genius of the 50/30/20 Rule

I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Medicare’s Hidden Two-Year Lookback Rule Catches Retirees Who Inherit IRAs Before 65

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

Medicare's Hidden Two-Year Lookback Rule Catches Retirees Who Inherit IRAs Before 65

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse's 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow's Tax Penalty

Medicare’s Hidden Two-Year Lookback Rule Catches Retirees Who Inherit IRAs Before 65

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I Trained Myself to Feel Good About Saving Money—Here’s How You Can Too

7 Financial Benefits Baby Boomers Got That We’ll Likely Never See Again

I Always Dreamed of Retiring to Florida, But These 10 States Now Top My List

I Thought Budgeting Was Complicated—Then I Discovered the Simple Genius of the 50/30/20 Rule

I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Medicare’s Hidden Two-Year Lookback Rule Catches Retirees Who Inherit IRAs Before 65

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

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