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Maurie Backman | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

Retirement represents a major transition in life. Not only does your day to day schedule change completely, but your financial…

Joel South | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM EST

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

Reddit is a funny place, an online forum apparently populated primarily by millionaires seeking free financial advice from strangers on…

Drew Wood | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM EST

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

Like most kids, I grew up playing board games. One of my favorites was Monopoly. I liked it so much…

Joey Frenette | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM EST

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

As someone who’s still young and just getting started in their professional career, it can feel tempting to “enjoy life”…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM EST

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

A Redditor recently posted in the Fat FIRE subreddit about a large deferred compensation payment. The Redditor aims to retire at 55…

Maurie Backman | Feb 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM EST

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

Inflation has a tendency to erode retirees’ buying power over time. That’s why Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM EST

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

It’s possible to more than quadruple your income in a few years, and a recent Reddit post proves it. An accountant shared…

Christy Bieber | Feb 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM EST

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

A 50-year-old Reddit user with around $4.6 million in investments was planning to retire at age 52 but is wondering…

Christy Bieber | Feb 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM EST

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

A Reddit user is considering a job change that would allow him to make more money, but that increases the…

Marc Guberti | Feb 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM EST

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

When you are at the start of your financial journey, you have to make money without getting much help from…

Marc Guberti | Feb 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM EST

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

The Salary Reddit group contains many posts from people who talk about their salary increases over the years. However, taxes…

Christy Bieber | Feb 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM EST

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

A Reddit user was surprised to find she received a bill after her daughter accompanied a friend on vacation. The…

Marc Guberti | Feb 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM EST

How a Mechanical Engineer Doubled Their Salary and Makes $116,500 Today

The Salary subreddit contains many inspirational posts from people who show their salary progression over the years. This recent post comes from…

David Beren | Feb 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM EST

I Used to Think a Pension Was the Ultimate Retirement Tool, but Then I Learned These 10 Drawbacks

One of the most challenging things anyone can do in life is to plan for their retirement. While everyone hopes…

Christy Bieber | Feb 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM EST

Many people think they don’t need a financial advisor but here are 3 ways mine has helped me

Hiring a financial advisor can be a controversial subject. Some people swear by the advice their advisor provides, but others…

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3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

How a Mechanical Engineer Doubled Their Salary and Makes $116,500 Today

I Used to Think a Pension Was the Ultimate Retirement Tool, but Then I Learned These 10 Drawbacks

Many people think they don’t need a financial advisor but here are 3 ways mine has helped me

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the “Strongest Move” for Social Security Benefits

Here's How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the "Strongest Move" for Social Security Benefits

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

Personal Finance Articles

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3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

How a Mechanical Engineer Doubled Their Salary and Makes $116,500 Today

I Used to Think a Pension Was the Ultimate Retirement Tool, but Then I Learned These 10 Drawbacks

Many people think they don’t need a financial advisor but here are 3 ways mine has helped me

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the “Strongest Move” for Social Security Benefits

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Here's How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

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