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Joey Frenette | Dec 9, 2024 at 6:32 AM EST

I’m 35 with a $775k in my 401k – I should keep contributing to the 401k or put extra money in a brokerage account?

If you’re miles ahead of the 401(k) retirement savings journey, you may have flexibility as to what you do with…

Aaron Webber | Dec 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM EST

I’m 34 and went through a successful IPO that immediately bumped my net worth up $2 million – do I need to keep working?

Key points: A net worth in the millions is more than enough money to retire. Working after this point is…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 8, 2024 at 2:03 PM EST

We’re planning on moving and have a house that’s valued at $3 million – we should keep it and rent it out or just sell it?

A recent post on Reddit’s FatFire forum brought up a classic financial question: rent or sell? Many higher-income individuals eventually…

David Beren | Dec 8, 2024 at 1:44 PM EST

We’re in our early 40s and already have $1 million in our 401(k) – is it a bad idea to start decreasing the amount we contribute?

This Redditor has a question about slowing down 401k contributions. The family already has a net worth of over $1…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 8, 2024 at 12:54 PM EST

I’m in my 30s with $2.4 million in my brokerage account but only $120k in my employer 401(k)- what should I do with this account?

The r/ChubbyFIRE community is full of interesting financial discussions, especially when it comes to retirement accounts. One Reddit user, 35…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM EST

My wife makes over $1 million per year and is now demanding post nuptial agreement – is it a smart idea to sign it?

When I was scrolling through Reddit’s r/fatFIRE community, which is for those chasing financial independence, a recent post stood out.…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 8, 2024 at 12:02 PM EST

I’m a 38 year old with $380k coming in annually and looking for optimal tax strategies that would impact my 401k

In a recent Reddit post, a user (32M) and their husband (36M) posed an important question about maximizing their retirement…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 8, 2024 at 8:34 AM EST

We’re in our 40s with $9 million in net worth and we think we are ready to retire but we feel anxious

During one of my recent Reddit scrolls, I came across a Reddit post that sparked some interesting discussion. The poster…

Aaron Webber | Dec 8, 2024 at 8:09 AM EST

The Average American Refinances Their Home Every 6 Years – Here’s How to Know If You Should

If you are feeling the effects of inflation and are struggling to make all the monthly payments work, maybe you…

David Beren | Dec 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM EST

Here’s When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Max Your 401(K)

A 401(k) plan will help you build up savings for retirement. Pay off any high-interest debt before investing in a…

Maurie Backman | Dec 7, 2024 at 12:41 PM EST

Are Social Security Benefits Really Protected Against Inflation? Here’s the Scoop

from 24/7 Wall St. Social Security benefits are eligible for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). While COLAs are supposed to help…

Maurie Backman | Dec 7, 2024 at 12:24 PM EST

I’m 66 and Collecting $3,000 a Month in Social Security. Should I Wait to Start Tapping My $1 Million IRA?

The average retired worker on Social Security today collects about $1,924 per month. If you’re getting $3,000 a month from…

Rich Duprey | Dec 7, 2024 at 11:40 AM EST

Dave Ramsey says this is how you can still buy a house even if you have a 0 credit score

It is almost a given in today’s world that you need to take on debt to get by. Most people…

Joey Frenette | Dec 7, 2024 at 10:37 AM EST

I’ve socked away $1 million for retirement – this might be an odd question, but is there such a thing as too much money in a 401k?

Saving up $1 million is an applaud-worthy achievement worth celebrating. Indeed, anyone who reaches such a milestone is now officially…

Maurie Backman | Dec 7, 2024 at 9:17 AM EST

I’m 65 and Signing Up for Medicare. What Happens if I’m Not Ready for Social Security?

Without Medicare, millions of older Americans would struggle to afford healthcare. As it is, Medicare comes with a host of…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m 35 with a $775k in my 401k – I should keep contributing to the 401k or put extra money in a brokerage account?

I’m 34 and went through a successful IPO that immediately bumped my net worth up $2 million – do I need to keep working?

We’re planning on moving and have a house that’s valued at $3 million – we should keep it and rent it out or just sell it?

We’re in our early 40s and already have $1 million in our 401(k) – is it a bad idea to start decreasing the amount we contribute?

I’m in my 30s with $2.4 million in my brokerage account but only $120k in my employer 401(k)- what should I do with this account?

My wife makes over $1 million per year and is now demanding post nuptial agreement – is it a smart idea to sign it?

I’m a 38 year old with $380k coming in annually and looking for optimal tax strategies that would impact my 401k

We’re in our 40s with $9 million in net worth and we think we are ready to retire but we feel anxious

The Average American Refinances Their Home Every 6 Years – Here’s How to Know If You Should

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Are Social Security Benefits Really Protected Against Inflation? Here’s the Scoop

I’m 66 and Collecting $3,000 a Month in Social Security. Should I Wait to Start Tapping My $1 Million IRA?

Dave Ramsey says this is how you can still buy a house even if you have a 0 credit score

I’ve socked away $1 million for retirement – this might be an odd question, but is there such a thing as too much money in a 401k?

I’m 65 and Signing Up for Medicare. What Happens if I’m Not Ready for Social Security?

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 35 with a $775k in my 401k – I should keep contributing to the 401k or put extra money in a brokerage account?

I’m 34 and went through a successful IPO that immediately bumped my net worth up $2 million – do I need to keep working?

We’re planning on moving and have a house that’s valued at $3 million – we should keep it and rent it out or just sell it?

We’re in our early 40s and already have $1 million in our 401(k) – is it a bad idea to start decreasing the amount we contribute?

I’m in my 30s with $2.4 million in my brokerage account but only $120k in my employer 401(k)- what should I do with this account?

My wife makes over $1 million per year and is now demanding post nuptial agreement – is it a smart idea to sign it?

I’m a 38 year old with $380k coming in annually and looking for optimal tax strategies that would impact my 401k

We’re in our 40s with $9 million in net worth and we think we are ready to retire but we feel anxious

The Average American Refinances Their Home Every 6 Years – Here’s How to Know If You Should

Here’s When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Max Your 401(K)

Are Social Security Benefits Really Protected Against Inflation? Here’s the Scoop

I’m 66 and Collecting $3,000 a Month in Social Security. Should I Wait to Start Tapping My $1 Million IRA?

Dave Ramsey says this is how you can still buy a house even if you have a 0 credit score

I’ve socked away $1 million for retirement – this might be an odd question, but is there such a thing as too much money in a 401k?

I’m 65 and Signing Up for Medicare. What Happens if I’m Not Ready for Social Security?

Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Broadcom, CMS Energy, Commercial Metals, FedEx Freight, Medtronic, Murphy Oil, Sherwin-Williams, TeraWulf, and More

Which of These 3 Software Stocks Is Most Likely to Be Acquired in 2026?

Buy, Sell or Hold MSTR After Strategy’s First Bitcoin Sale in Years?

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