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Maurie Backman | Apr 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT

Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit? It May Not Be Possible, but You Can Do This Instead

If you try to retire on Social Security alone, you may end up struggling financially. That’s because the average recipient…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 28, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT

Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in the Market? George Kamel’s Advice

A 23-year-old with $25,000 in federal student loans has grown his brokerage account to $25,000. Should we pay off his…

David Beren | Apr 28, 2026 at 9:51 AM EDT

The Roth Tipping Point: Why 86% of Companies Just Changed the Tax Game

The single biggest design shift inside the American 401(k) this decade is about taxes, more than fees, target-date funds, or…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 28, 2026 at 7:39 AM EDT

Deep in Debt and Lonely: Ramsey Show Offers Life Advice

Financial problems and mental health are often linked. Chelsea, a 30-year-old single woman, said two years of an aggressive debt…

Christy Bieber | Apr 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

These Top Money Mistakes Are Hurting Your Savings

Saving money is often trickier in reality than it sounds in theory. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Several…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT

Why It’s Sometimes OK to Delay Home Purchase, According to George Kamel

The American dream of home ownership seems out of reach for many young couples. In an age of record-high property…

Drew Wood | Apr 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM EDT

2026 Is Showing Retirees That a $2,400 Monthly Pension Completely Changes the 4% Rule

A pension does something many retirees never fully account for: it can fundamentally change how aggressively they can draw from…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM EDT

Stop Obsessing About Credit Scores, Says Jade Warshaw

Caitlin, 27, from Shreveport, La., called The Ramsey Show recently with a story that starts with identity theft and ends…

Maurie Backman | Apr 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM EDT

Social Security’s 2027 COLA Projection Comes With a Blunt Warning

Even though we’re not even halfway through 2026, a lot of seniors on Social Security are already thinking about 2027.…

Ian Cooper | Apr 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT

29-Year-Old Investor’s Goal: Generate ‘$1 Per Minute’ In Free Cash Flow

On a recent episode of Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart, 29-year-old investor Peter Slegers described how he tracks his 18-company…

Ian Cooper | Apr 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT

Why Taking Social Security at 62 Beats Waiting Until 70 (For Some)

Jackie Cummins Koski, co-host of the Catching Up to FI podcast, made the case on episode 210 that most near-retirees…

Marc Guberti | Apr 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT

The Government Retirement Account That Lets You Withdraw at Any Age With Zero Penalty

If you work for a state government, city, county, school district, or public university, you likely have access to a…

Marc Guberti | Apr 27, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

The Retirement Plan That Lets Business Owners Contribute Over $200,000 a Year and Most Accountants Never Mention

A 58-year-old physician running a solo practice can legally shelter $374,000 from federal income taxes this year by combining a…

Marc Guberti | Apr 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM EDT

Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

A 35-year-old software engineer earning $220,000 can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA. The income limit phases out completely for…

Christy Bieber | Apr 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and it comes with a steep learning…

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Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit? It May Not Be Possible, but You Can Do This Instead

Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in the Market? George Kamel’s Advice

The Roth Tipping Point: Why 86% of Companies Just Changed the Tax Game

Deep in Debt and Lonely: Ramsey Show Offers Life Advice

These Top Money Mistakes Are Hurting Your Savings

Why It’s Sometimes OK to Delay Home Purchase, According to George Kamel

2026 Is Showing Retirees That a $2,400 Monthly Pension Completely Changes the 4% Rule

Stop Obsessing About Credit Scores, Says Jade Warshaw

Social Security’s 2027 COLA Projection Comes With a Blunt Warning

29-Year-Old Investor’s Goal: Generate ‘$1 Per Minute’ In Free Cash Flow

Why Taking Social Security at 62 Beats Waiting Until 70 (For Some)

The Government Retirement Account That Lets You Withdraw at Any Age With Zero Penalty

The Retirement Plan That Lets Business Owners Contribute Over $200,000 a Year and Most Accountants Never Mention

Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

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Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse's 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow's Tax Penalty

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit? It May Not Be Possible, but You Can Do This Instead

Pay Off Student Loans or Invest in the Market? George Kamel’s Advice

The Roth Tipping Point: Why 86% of Companies Just Changed the Tax Game

Deep in Debt and Lonely: Ramsey Show Offers Life Advice

These Top Money Mistakes Are Hurting Your Savings

Why It’s Sometimes OK to Delay Home Purchase, According to George Kamel

2026 Is Showing Retirees That a $2,400 Monthly Pension Completely Changes the 4% Rule

Stop Obsessing About Credit Scores, Says Jade Warshaw

Social Security’s 2027 COLA Projection Comes With a Blunt Warning

29-Year-Old Investor’s Goal: Generate ‘$1 Per Minute’ In Free Cash Flow

Why Taking Social Security at 62 Beats Waiting Until 70 (For Some)

The Government Retirement Account That Lets You Withdraw at Any Age With Zero Penalty

The Retirement Plan That Lets Business Owners Contribute Over $200,000 a Year and Most Accountants Never Mention

Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Exits Universal Music After Failed Takeover Bids, Stock Slumps 7%

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