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Thomas Richmond | 27 minutes ago

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Allen Mueller, a recent guest on the Catching Up to FI podcast episode on intergenerational wealth, put it bluntly when…

Drew Wood | 1 hour ago

Medicare’s Hospital Fund Now Runs Short in Early 2033 — a Quarter Sooner Than Last Year’s Warning

A retiree scrolling through the news sees a familiar headline: Medicare runs out in 2033. The 2026 Medicare Trustees Report,…

Drew Wood | 1 hour ago

You Have $650,000. Is It Enough To Retire In The Big Easy?

A 67-year-old with a $650,000 portfolio and a Social Security check looks at New Orleans and sees a city that…

Maurie Backman | 2 hours ago

Congress Has 6 Years to Save Social Security. Here’s What’s at Stake

The Social Security Trustees’ latest update came out in June, and the news wasn’t fantastic. The Trustees confirmed that Social…

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David Beren | 2 hours ago

One in Three Americans Cashes Out Their 401(k) When Switching Jobs. By 65, It Costs Them $266,000

About one in three Americans who change jobs cash out their 401(k) instead of rolling it over. They take the…

Ian Cooper | 2 hours ago

JPMorgan: 2026 rally entirely earnings-driven, bull case targets 8900 by year-end

Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, told CNBC that “the rally that we’ve seen this…

Gerelyn Terzo | 2 hours ago

A $250,000 Casino Jackpot Felt Like Pure Luck. Two Years Later, It Raised Both of Their Medicare Premiums.

The slot machine flashed, the bells rang, and a couple in their late sixties walked out of the casino with…

Drew Wood | 3 hours ago

The Retiree Who Turned Down A $100,000 Dividend Check

A 65-year-old retiree is offered two income portfolios built from the same amount of capital. One generates $100,000 a year…

Maurie Backman | 4 hours ago

The $24,480 Social Security Rule That Could Cost Retirees Thousands

A lot of people make the decision that once they retire, they’re done working for good. And that’s understandable. But…

Marc Guberti | 4 hours ago

Your 401(k) Has Employer Stock? Make Sure You Know About This Tax Rule Before You Retire

A 61-year-old technology vice president retiring this summer has roughly $1.4 million in her 401(k). About $500,000 of that balance…

Maurie Backman | 5 hours ago

Trump Cost Social Security $169 Billion. Retirees Will Feel the Fallout

When Donald Trump was running for office, he pledged that he would not cut any money from Social Security. In…

Drew Wood | 5 hours ago

They’ve Visited Israel for 30 Years. Is It Time to Retire There?

For more than 30 years, this Jewish-American couple has traveled to Israel to visit family, celebrate milestones, and maintain ties…

David Beren | 5 hours ago

Only 46% of Americans Have a Three-Month Emergency Fund. The Trend Is Getting Worse.

The headline number that gets thrown around in personal finance, that most Americans cannot cover a $1,000 emergency, sounds like…

Drew Wood | 6 hours ago

Don’t Wait For Your Rich Uncle To Die. Build Your Own Inheritance With This Portfolio

Uncle Ralph owns a few rental properties, drives an old truck, and is rumored to be worth a fortune. At…

Gerelyn Terzo | 6 hours ago

A Couple Holds $120K in Bitcoin. In a Roth It’s Tax-Free. In a Brokerage Account, Selling Could Torpedo Their Social Security.

Picture a married couple, both around 65, just starting Social Security. They bought Bitcoin years ago and now sit on…

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Personal Finance Articles

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Medicare’s Hospital Fund Now Runs Short in Early 2033 — a Quarter Sooner Than Last Year’s Warning

You Have $650,000. Is It Enough To Retire In The Big Easy?

Congress Has 6 Years to Save Social Security. Here’s What’s at Stake

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One in Three Americans Cashes Out Their 401(k) When Switching Jobs. By 65, It Costs Them $266,000

JPMorgan: 2026 rally entirely earnings-driven, bull case targets 8900 by year-end

A $250,000 Casino Jackpot Felt Like Pure Luck. Two Years Later, It Raised Both of Their Medicare Premiums.

The Retiree Who Turned Down A $100,000 Dividend Check

The $24,480 Social Security Rule That Could Cost Retirees Thousands

Your 401(k) Has Employer Stock? Make Sure You Know About This Tax Rule Before You Retire

Trump Cost Social Security $169 Billion. Retirees Will Feel the Fallout

They’ve Visited Israel for 30 Years. Is It Time to Retire There?

Only 46% of Americans Have a Three-Month Emergency Fund. The Trend Is Getting Worse.

Don’t Wait For Your Rich Uncle To Die. Build Your Own Inheritance With This Portfolio

A Couple Holds $120K in Bitcoin. In a Roth It’s Tax-Free. In a Brokerage Account, Selling Could Torpedo Their Social Security.

Experts Warn: Companies Cutting Headcount to Boost Efficiency May Be Betting on the Wrong Future

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Eli Lilly vs Pfizer: One Owns the Obesity Market Today, The Other Paid to Compete Tomorrow

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It's Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Medicare's Hospital Fund Now Runs Short in Early 2033 — a Quarter Sooner Than Last Year's Warning

Experts Warn: Companies Cutting Headcount to Boost Efficiency May Be Betting on the Wrong Future

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Personal Finance Articles

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Medicare’s Hospital Fund Now Runs Short in Early 2033 — a Quarter Sooner Than Last Year’s Warning

You Have $650,000. Is It Enough To Retire In The Big Easy?

Congress Has 6 Years to Save Social Security. Here’s What’s at Stake

All Personal Finance Articles

One in Three Americans Cashes Out Their 401(k) When Switching Jobs. By 65, It Costs Them $266,000

JPMorgan: 2026 rally entirely earnings-driven, bull case targets 8900 by year-end

A $250,000 Casino Jackpot Felt Like Pure Luck. Two Years Later, It Raised Both of Their Medicare Premiums.

The Retiree Who Turned Down A $100,000 Dividend Check

The $24,480 Social Security Rule That Could Cost Retirees Thousands

Your 401(k) Has Employer Stock? Make Sure You Know About This Tax Rule Before You Retire

Trump Cost Social Security $169 Billion. Retirees Will Feel the Fallout

They’ve Visited Israel for 30 Years. Is It Time to Retire There?

Only 46% of Americans Have a Three-Month Emergency Fund. The Trend Is Getting Worse.

Don’t Wait For Your Rich Uncle To Die. Build Your Own Inheritance With This Portfolio

A Couple Holds $120K in Bitcoin. In a Roth It’s Tax-Free. In a Brokerage Account, Selling Could Torpedo Their Social Security.

Experts Warn: Companies Cutting Headcount to Boost Efficiency May Be Betting on the Wrong Future

The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It’s Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

Eli Lilly vs Pfizer: One Owns the Obesity Market Today, The Other Paid to Compete Tomorrow

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The IRS Loophole That Lets You Give Your Kids Unlimited Money Tax-Free (It's Not the $19,000 Gift Limit)

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