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Drew Wood | Yesterday

How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

A senior software engineer earning $150,000 annually at age 48 still has approximately 15 to 20 years before reaching a…

Drew Wood | Yesterday

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

For many Americans, the French Riviera evokes images of superyachts, Monaco penthouses, celebrity villas, and some of the most expensive…

Drew Wood | Yesterday

The Continuing Care Retirement Community Math a 72-Year-Old Couple Ran Before Writing an $880,000 Entrance Check

A 72-year-old couple with $3.2 million in retirement assets toured a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and was presented with…

Gerelyn Terzo | Yesterday

Medicare’s Hidden Cost: How a $120,000 Roth Conversion Added $2,194 to Future Premiums

A 63-year-old single retiree with light consulting income converted $120,000 from her traditional IRA into a Roth in 2024. Tax…

Marc Guberti | Yesterday

The QCD Move That Turns a $60,000 RMD From a $1.6 Million 401(k) Into Zero Taxable Income at 73

A charitably inclined 73-year-old single retiree with $1.6 million in a traditional 401(k), $300,000 in a Roth IRA, and $30,000…

Marc Guberti | Yesterday

Why a 65-Year-Old With $1.8 Million Is Spending Her 401(k) Before Claiming Social Security at 70

A 65-year-old single woman walks into retirement with $1.8 million in a traditional 401(k), $250,000 in a taxable brokerage, and…

Austin Smith | Yesterday

Social Security Benefits Face 19% Cut in 2034. Here’s What That Means in Monthly Dollars

If you have been following the headlines about Social Security running out of money, you probably feel a knot in…

Gerelyn Terzo | Yesterday

The 35-Year Earnings Average That Could Cost You $240,000 in Social Security Benefits

Two retirees with similar lifetime earnings walk away with vastly different Social Security checks. One receives about $4,152 a month.…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM EDT

Financial Advisors Explain Why Roth IRAs Beat Traditional 401(k)s for Average Savers

A caller on The Money Guy Show recently dismissed Roth IRAs as a government revenue grab, saying “Why would I…

Christy Bieber | Jun 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT

4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Start Preparing for in 2027

Changes to Social Security can have a huge impact on your finances when you are retired. Most seniors rely on…

Don Lair | Jun 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT

Electric Vehicles Lost 40% to 50% of Value in Three Years. Here’s When Leasing Wins.

You walk into a dealership in 2026 and the salesperson hands you two quotes for the same vehicle: a lease…

Marc Guberti | Jun 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT

The Three-Account Withdrawal Order That Saved a $2.4 Million Retiree $187,000 in Lifetime Taxes

A 64-year-old couple sits on $1.5 million in a traditional 401(k), $500,000 in a Roth IRA with the five-year clock…

Don Lair | Jun 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT

Healthcare costs explode when your income falls: Why most retirees underestimate medical expenses

On NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast episode How to Put $200K to Work and The Truth About Generational Spending, the guest…

Don Lair | Jun 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT

Will AI Kill Your Kid’s Career? A Fiduciary Advisor Says the Data Tells a Different Story

Your kid is choosing a major, finishing one, or starting their first job. You have read the headlines about AI…

Thomas Richmond | Jun 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT

How 2% Financial Advisor Fees Could Cost You $3.3 Million Over 40 Years

Brad Barrett, co-host of the ChooseFI podcast, recently laid out one of the most uncomfortable numbers in personal finance. During…

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How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

The Continuing Care Retirement Community Math a 72-Year-Old Couple Ran Before Writing an $880,000 Entrance Check

Medicare’s Hidden Cost: How a $120,000 Roth Conversion Added $2,194 to Future Premiums

The QCD Move That Turns a $60,000 RMD From a $1.6 Million 401(k) Into Zero Taxable Income at 73

Why a 65-Year-Old With $1.8 Million Is Spending Her 401(k) Before Claiming Social Security at 70

Social Security Benefits Face 19% Cut in 2034. Here’s What That Means in Monthly Dollars

The 35-Year Earnings Average That Could Cost You $240,000 in Social Security Benefits

Financial Advisors Explain Why Roth IRAs Beat Traditional 401(k)s for Average Savers

4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Start Preparing for in 2027

Electric Vehicles Lost 40% to 50% of Value in Three Years. Here’s When Leasing Wins.

The Three-Account Withdrawal Order That Saved a $2.4 Million Retiree $187,000 in Lifetime Taxes

Healthcare costs explode when your income falls: Why most retirees underestimate medical expenses

Will AI Kill Your Kid’s Career? A Fiduciary Advisor Says the Data Tells a Different Story

How 2% Financial Advisor Fees Could Cost You $3.3 Million Over 40 Years

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Suze Orman’s Counterintuitive Advice: Leave Your Marriage to Protect $400,000 in Retirement Savings

If You Bought SOXQ During the March 2026 Selloff, You’re Sitting on a Triple-Digit Year

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

The Continuing Care Retirement Community Math a 72-Year-Old Couple Ran Before Writing an $880,000 Entrance Check

Medicare’s Hidden Cost: How a $120,000 Roth Conversion Added $2,194 to Future Premiums

The QCD Move That Turns a $60,000 RMD From a $1.6 Million 401(k) Into Zero Taxable Income at 73

Why a 65-Year-Old With $1.8 Million Is Spending Her 401(k) Before Claiming Social Security at 70

Social Security Benefits Face 19% Cut in 2034. Here’s What That Means in Monthly Dollars

The 35-Year Earnings Average That Could Cost You $240,000 in Social Security Benefits

Financial Advisors Explain Why Roth IRAs Beat Traditional 401(k)s for Average Savers

4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Start Preparing for in 2027

Electric Vehicles Lost 40% to 50% of Value in Three Years. Here’s When Leasing Wins.

The Three-Account Withdrawal Order That Saved a $2.4 Million Retiree $187,000 in Lifetime Taxes

Healthcare costs explode when your income falls: Why most retirees underestimate medical expenses

Will AI Kill Your Kid’s Career? A Fiduciary Advisor Says the Data Tells a Different Story

How 2% Financial Advisor Fees Could Cost You $3.3 Million Over 40 Years

Stock Market Live June 4, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Fall as Broadcom Sinks

Live Nasdaq Composite: Semiconductor Stumble Tests the Market’s AI Conviction

If You Bought SOXQ During the March 2026 Selloff, You’re Sitting on a Triple-Digit Year

Virgin Galactic Surges 14%, Rocket Lab Gains 6% as SpaceX IPO Roadshow Fuels the Space Trade

Investor Turned $258K to $3M This Year Using This Micron ETF

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