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Joey Frenette | Feb 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM EST

I make around $40k per year and found out my company will match 50% of my contributions towards my 401(k) – should I start contributing?

It really can pay big dividends to think of a 401(k) match from your employer as receiving “free cash” or…

Maurie Backman | Feb 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM EST

What Happens to My Student Loans if Trump Gets Rid of the Department of Education?

Although President Trump has only been in office for a matter of weeks, he’s already trying to make big changes.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM EST

I Retired Early at 44 but Now All My Friends Have Families and I Feel All Alone

A Reddit user has achieved financial independence and is ready to retire rich at 44. While you would think that…

Maurie Backman | Feb 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM EST

The 2025 Tax Season Is Underway. 3 Tips to Make It a Smooth One

Although 2024 tax returns aren’t due until April 15, the IRS began accepting them last month. That means the 2025…

Joey Frenette | Feb 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM EST

How to Save for Your Kid’s College Without Destorying Your Own Retirement Dreams

Millennial parents should start thinking about saving up for their own child’s education expenses (even if it’s still more than…

Marc Guberti | Feb 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM EST

Dave Ramsey said ‘You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.’ And this is how to do it

Dave Ramsey has helped millions of people get a better understanding of their finances and pursue ambitious long-term goals. He…

Joel South | Feb 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM EST

I’m a 27-year-old high school dropout – here’s how I still made $100k this past year

If you’re not afraid of a little NSFW language, and are in the mood to hear a Gen Z success…

John Seetoo | Feb 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM EST

According to Ramit Sethi, Until You Do This, You Can Never Grow Your Finances

Ramit Sethi is a NY Times bestselling author, a podcaster, and the host of the Netflix series, I Will Teach…

Marc Guberti | Feb 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM EST

Is ‘househacking,’ aka renting out rooms of your home, an actual wealth building secret?

Everyone is looking to get ahead on their financial goals, and housing hacking may be a good option. The strategy…

Christy Bieber | Feb 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM EST

My Husband Is Accusing Me of Financial Infidelity Even Though We Both Are High Earners and Make the Same Amount of Money

A Reddit user said her husband accused her of financial infidelity based on her spending — despite the fact…

Maurie Backman | Feb 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM EST

I’m 32 and just inherited $300k from my grandmother and I’m being told to use all of that to buy my house in cash – is that a smart idea?

Buying a home is not an inexpensive prospect these days. According to the National Association of REALTORS’ most recent data,…

Maurie Backman | Feb 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM EST

Social Security Timing: 3 Questions to Help You Decide When to File

Claiming Social Security is one of the most significant things you might do in the course of retiring. So it’s…

Christy Bieber | Feb 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM EST

I want to marry my boyfriend but his mom is financially dependent on him – should this be a dealbreaker?

Should you marry someone whose mother is financially dependent on them, even if their mother makes no attempt to keep…

Maurie Backman | Feb 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM EST

I’m Almost 40 and Looking for Life Insurance. What’s a Good Option?

One of the most important purchases you might make in your lifetime is a life insurance policy. With life insurance,…

Maurie Backman | Feb 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM EST

My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

When I hear about people who are eligible for a pension from an employer, I tend to find myself a…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I make around $40k per year and found out my company will match 50% of my contributions towards my 401(k) – should I start contributing?

What Happens to My Student Loans if Trump Gets Rid of the Department of Education?

I Retired Early at 44 but Now All My Friends Have Families and I Feel All Alone

The 2025 Tax Season Is Underway. 3 Tips to Make It a Smooth One

How to Save for Your Kid’s College Without Destorying Your Own Retirement Dreams

Dave Ramsey said ‘You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.’ And this is how to do it

I’m a 27-year-old high school dropout – here’s how I still made $100k this past year

According to Ramit Sethi, Until You Do This, You Can Never Grow Your Finances

Is ‘househacking,’ aka renting out rooms of your home, an actual wealth building secret?

My Husband Is Accusing Me of Financial Infidelity Even Though We Both Are High Earners and Make the Same Amount of Money

I’m 32 and just inherited $300k from my grandmother and I’m being told to use all of that to buy my house in cash – is that a smart idea?

Social Security Timing: 3 Questions to Help You Decide When to File

I want to marry my boyfriend but his mom is financially dependent on him – should this be a dealbreaker?

I’m Almost 40 and Looking for Life Insurance. What’s a Good Option?

My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

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

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I make around $40k per year and found out my company will match 50% of my contributions towards my 401(k) – should I start contributing?

What Happens to My Student Loans if Trump Gets Rid of the Department of Education?

I Retired Early at 44 but Now All My Friends Have Families and I Feel All Alone

The 2025 Tax Season Is Underway. 3 Tips to Make It a Smooth One

How to Save for Your Kid’s College Without Destorying Your Own Retirement Dreams

Dave Ramsey said ‘You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.’ And this is how to do it

I’m a 27-year-old high school dropout – here’s how I still made $100k this past year

According to Ramit Sethi, Until You Do This, You Can Never Grow Your Finances

Is ‘househacking,’ aka renting out rooms of your home, an actual wealth building secret?

My Husband Is Accusing Me of Financial Infidelity Even Though We Both Are High Earners and Make the Same Amount of Money

I’m 32 and just inherited $300k from my grandmother and I’m being told to use all of that to buy my house in cash – is that a smart idea?

Social Security Timing: 3 Questions to Help You Decide When to File

I want to marry my boyfriend but his mom is financially dependent on him – should this be a dealbreaker?

I’m Almost 40 and Looking for Life Insurance. What’s a Good Option?

My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

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

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Exits Universal Music After Failed Takeover Bids, Stock Slumps 7%

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