A caller to the Dave Ramsey Show recently expressed concerns about her parents’ plans — or lack thereof — for retirement. The caller explained that her dad is in his 80s but still working…
Last summer, three of my close friends traveled to Illinois to enjoy a girl’s weekend at my house. As we sat on the back patio, sipping cold drinks and talking about our lives, I…
A Reddit poster is celebrating a major milestone. She and her husband reached the $1 million mark in their retirement savings a few months ago. What surprised her most was how quickly the balance…
Investing involves risk. While the stock market is one of the best ways to build incredible wealth over time, it is not where to put money you’ll need relatively soon. And after the incredible…
Paying taxes is a drag no matter how old you are. But when you’re retired, taxes can be even more of a problem than during your working years. And the reason boils down to…
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to collecting Social Security in retirement. Even if you never worked, you may…
Popular podcast host and money management advisor Dave Ramsey made his own fortune many years ago. More than from any personal possessions, he admittedly derives his greatest satisfaction from providing advice and help to…
Taking care of your finances can be stressful and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be. Taking a few simple steps can make money management effortless, enabling you to spend just a few…
How much the average American has tucked away in savings is a matter of debate, and if you look hard enough, you’ll find a host of different numbers. Ultimately, what other people have saved…
When you reflect on the times baby boomers were growing up post-war, you might look back on them with envy. Everything was better in America, especially considering how far the dollar could take you…
When you think about the different locations where you can retire inside the United States, Florida has long topped the list. With a low cost of living, beautiful weather, sandy beaches, and proximity to…
I’m all about a great budget, and I think I have a pretty good reason for feeling this way. Money can feel overwhelming, but for me, laying a plan out in black and white…
File today’s Reddit discussion under the rubric “nice problems to have.” Our caller this morning, let’s call her “Jan”, put an image up on Reddit showing that she currently has 4,078,926 Chase Sapphire credit…
Sometimes, it’s tempting to find ways to justify splurging a large chunk of your savings. In this piece, we’ll check in on an individual who posted on the r/fatFIRE subreddit wondering if they should…
Today, let’s meet IMovedYourCheese on Reddit. Cheese is a higher earner who’s been diligently following the traditional retirement playbook by maxing her 401(k) out each year. With a steady income, she assumed she was…
