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…
from 24/7 Wall St. Financial guru Suze Orman says getting a tax refund is a huge mistake. You’re giving the government an interest-free loan and getting nothing in return. Adjust your withholding to increase…
Retiring is a massive achievement that is only possible after many years of hard work and saving money. Once you reach the finish line for your career, it’s a matter of preserving wealth so…
When you’re married, it’s not a given that you and your spouse will do every single thing together. It may be that one of you likes to attend concerts while the other prefers…
The 4% rule is a popular strategy that involves withdrawing 4% of your portfolio each year to cover living expenses. This strategy applies to retirees and can help you gauge how much money you…
Retiring early is a good goal for many people and it can often lead to happiness — if you have plenty of money saved and a clear plan for what to do with your…
There is a lot that I disagree with Dave Ramsey about. For one thing, I think he is dead wrong about credit cards. While he discourages their use, I think cards are a great…
It’s natural to have certain goals you want to meet in time for retirement. Those could include having a certain amount of money in your IRA or 401(k), or having a specific amount of…
