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Christy Bieber | Mar 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM EDT

We’re in our mid-to-late 30s and earn $375k a year – is it safe for my wife to quit her job and be a full-time mom?

A Reddit user with a household income of $375K is trying to determine if his wife can quit her job…

Christy Bieber | Mar 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM EDT

After A Decade Of Saving I Only Have $140K In My Retirement Account. When Will Things Turn Around?

It’s really frustrating to work hard to save money and then look at your account balance and feel like you’ve…

Christy Bieber | Mar 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM EDT

I retired last year but now I’m going back to work because the pay is too good to pass up – will I regret this?

A Reddit user who retired early with just enough money is now planning to return to work but is wondering if…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM EDT

Kevin O’Leary says “Don’t invest in what you don’t understand” – 3 signs you’re in way over your head

Kevin O’Leary, Canadian businessman and “shark” on hit show Shark Tank, advocates for not investing in what you don’t understand.…

David Beren | Mar 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

Southwest Airlines has been known as one of the friendliest companies in the friendly skies for as long as the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

It’s an unfortunate thing that many seniors reach retirement age with very little savings. So if you get to…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM EDT

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Financial advisors who act as fiduciaries should have the interest of their clients at the very top of mind. Still,…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM EDT

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

It’s not hard to imagine that retired and soon-to-be-retired Baby Boomers are increasingly risk-averse. Indeed, it’s an unwritten rule that…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM EDT

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM EDT

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it…

David Beren | Mar 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM EDT

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

In today’s financial world, there’s a clear lesson to learn in that you shouldn’t hesitate to invest money in retirement.…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

The decision to leave a job you love is not an easy one. It can be difficult to not only…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM EDT

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

In the next 20 years, an astounding $84 trillion in assets is set to change hands as older Americans…

John Seetoo | Mar 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM EDT

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

The sudden, premature demise of a sibling is always a tragic event. Still in the prime of life, possibly only…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM EDT

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

It’s an unfortunate fact that many Americans enter retirement without savings. People in that boat inevitably wind up heavily…

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We’re in our mid-to-late 30s and earn $375k a year – is it safe for my wife to quit her job and be a full-time mom?

After A Decade Of Saving I Only Have $140K In My Retirement Account. When Will Things Turn Around?

I retired last year but now I’m going back to work because the pay is too good to pass up – will I regret this?

Kevin O’Leary says “Don’t invest in what you don’t understand” – 3 signs you’re in way over your head

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

This 15-Minute Task Is All You Need to Know What Social Security Benefit to Expect

The 401(k) Vesting Cliff That Cost One Worker $74,000 Before Age 60

A Caller’s Dad Turned $22,000 Into $1 Million on a Single Stock. Now the Family Faces a $150,000 Tax Decision

This 15-Minute Task Is All You Need to Know What Social Security Benefit to Expect

The 401(k) Vesting Cliff That Cost One Worker $74,000 Before Age 60

This 15-Minute Task Is All You Need to Know What Social Security Benefit to Expect

The 401(k) Vesting Cliff That Cost One Worker $74,000 Before Age 60

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

We’re in our mid-to-late 30s and earn $375k a year – is it safe for my wife to quit her job and be a full-time mom?

After A Decade Of Saving I Only Have $140K In My Retirement Account. When Will Things Turn Around?

I retired last year but now I’m going back to work because the pay is too good to pass up – will I regret this?

Kevin O’Leary says “Don’t invest in what you don’t understand” – 3 signs you’re in way over your head

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

This 15-Minute Task Is All You Need to Know What Social Security Benefit to Expect

The 401(k) Vesting Cliff That Cost One Worker $74,000 Before Age 60

A Caller’s Dad Turned $22,000 Into $1 Million on a Single Stock. Now the Family Faces a $150,000 Tax Decision

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