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Don Lair | Nov 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM EST

My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Some parents plan carefully so they can leave a generous inheritance to their children. But that does not mean they…

Maurie Backman | Nov 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM EST

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in…

Christy Bieber | Nov 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is crucial for retirees to maintain their buying power. The COLA helps to…

Austin Smith | Nov 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM EST

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

The myth that home equity loans create valuable tax deductions has persisted long after the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…

247staff | Nov 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

Whenever I hear about someone getting a pension from their job, I’ll admit — I feel a little jealous. Other…

247staff | Nov 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

Four Suze Orman Insights That Can Strengthen Your Finances

With a dozen New York Times best sellers, an Emmy winning television show, and a widely followed podcast, Suze Orman…

Christy Bieber | Nov 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM EST

Don’t Overlook This Very Important Social Security Change for 2026

The rules for Social Security benefits change slightly in important ways each year. Many people focus on the big-ticket changes…

Maurie Backman | Nov 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM EST

How Does Your Social Security Benefit Compare With the Average?

If you’re retired, you probably get a lot of your income from Social Security. And you may be wondering…

Austin Smith | Nov 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM EST

I Was Told to Take Out a HELOC for Tax Write-Offs, but Now I’m Questioning It

The promise of tax deductions can make expensive financial moves seem attractive, but the rules matter. When advisors push products…

Christy Bieber | Nov 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST

Dave Ramsey Says to Save 15% of Your Income for Retirement. Is That Enough?

How much of your income should you be saving for your retirement? This is a question that absolutely every worker…

David Beren | Nov 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM EST

College Grads With This Degree Make Six-Figures Right Out of School

College has long been viewed as a pathway to financial stability, but not all degrees deliver the same return on…

Austin Smith | Nov 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM EST

Dave Ramsey Tells Wisconsin Couple Their Advisor Sold Them Outdated Tax Strategy

Tax deductions sound appealing until you realize you’re spending a dollar to save 25 cents. Borrowing against your home to…

247staff | Nov 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST

Who Benefits Most from Taking Social Security at 62? Dave Ramsey Breaks It Down

I do not always agree with the advice Dave Ramsey gives on his show. Many financial situations are complex, and…

247staff | Nov 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST

I Could Quit Today With $4.5 Million at 48 , but I’m Choosing Not To

One of the hardest parts of retiring is not the saving itself. The real challenge is the moment you actually…

Maurie Backman | Nov 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM EST

Here’s The Tough Truth About the 2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment

Inflation has a way of driving living costs up. That’s why Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are…

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My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

Four Suze Orman Insights That Can Strengthen Your Finances

Don’t Overlook This Very Important Social Security Change for 2026

How Does Your Social Security Benefit Compare With the Average?

I Was Told to Take Out a HELOC for Tax Write-Offs, but Now I’m Questioning It

Dave Ramsey Says to Save 15% of Your Income for Retirement. Is That Enough?

College Grads With This Degree Make Six-Figures Right Out of School

Dave Ramsey Tells Wisconsin Couple Their Advisor Sold Them Outdated Tax Strategy

Who Benefits Most from Taking Social Security at 62? Dave Ramsey Breaks It Down

I Could Quit Today With $4.5 Million at 48 , but I’m Choosing Not To

Here’s The Tough Truth About the 2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment

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The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

Four Suze Orman Insights That Can Strengthen Your Finances

Don’t Overlook This Very Important Social Security Change for 2026

How Does Your Social Security Benefit Compare With the Average?

I Was Told to Take Out a HELOC for Tax Write-Offs, but Now I’m Questioning It

Dave Ramsey Says to Save 15% of Your Income for Retirement. Is That Enough?

College Grads With This Degree Make Six-Figures Right Out of School

Dave Ramsey Tells Wisconsin Couple Their Advisor Sold Them Outdated Tax Strategy

Who Benefits Most from Taking Social Security at 62? Dave Ramsey Breaks It Down

I Could Quit Today With $4.5 Million at 48 , but I’m Choosing Not To

Here’s The Tough Truth About the 2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment

History Says This Unstoppable Dow Juggernaut Is a No-Brainer Buy Right Now

Lucid Stock Is Deeply Oversold and We See 45% Gains Ahead

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

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