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Drew Wood | Apr 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM EDT

Retiring at 60 With $2.3 Million Means Burning Through $520,000 Before Any Government Benefits Start

Retiring at 60 with $2.3 million sounds like financial independence. But the five-year gap before government benefits kick in creates…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 22, 2026 at 7:54 AM EDT

RSU Recipients Face $45,000 Tax Surprises: Why the 22% Withholding Rate Isn’t Enough

Your RSUs just vested, and you’re staring at a brokerage account full of shares you already paid tax on. Now…

Drew Wood | Apr 22, 2026 at 7:28 AM EDT

A $1.3 Million Portfolio Lost $210,000 in One Week, Proving the Case for a 2-Year Cash Buffer

A newly retired 65-year-old with $1.3 million invested 70/30 in stocks and bonds watched $210,000 vanish in five trading days…

Maurie Backman | Apr 22, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

5 Warning Signs That a Retirement Seminar May Be More Interested in Selling Than Helping

When it comes to finances, planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you’ll ever take. But because…

Drew Wood | Apr 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM EDT

Just Five Dividend Stocks Transform $500,000 Into $3,100 a Month in Retirement Income

A $500,000 retirement portfolio spread across five income-focused stocks can generate a blended yield of roughly 7.4%, translating to about…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM EDT

How to Turn $500,000 in Stock Options Into a Tax Bill You Can Actually Control

Receiving $500,000 in stock options sounds like winning. Exercising them without a plan can feel like handing a large portion…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:53 AM EDT

$1 Million in Municipal Bonds Generates $50,000 Tax-Free Income That Beats Treasury Returns

A $1 million municipal bond portfolio yielding 5% generates $50,000 per year in interest income that the federal government cannot…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM EDT

High Earners Could Pay Thousands More in Social Security Taxes if Congress Lifts the Cap in 2026

Every year around early March, something changes for the highest-paid workers in America: their Social Security paycheck deduction disappears. That…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

“Our realtor literally laughed at us and then fired us,” said Hope, a recent caller on The Ramsey Show. She…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

Most people treat a Social Security filing like a one-way door. You walk through it, the check starts arriving, and…

Drew Wood | Apr 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM EDT

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

She did everything right. She saved diligently for decades, retired at 66 with $1.1 million in a traditional IRA, claimed…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 7:53 AM EDT

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Exercising incentive stock options feels like a windfall moment. You have the grant, the stock has run up, and you…

Christy Bieber | Apr 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM EDT

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

Social Security is one of the most critical income sources for retirees in the United States, but it is unfortunately…

Don Lair | Apr 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM EDT

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

When friends talk about retirement stress or career pivots, some people at the table already have more money than anyone…

Marc Guberti | Apr 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

Many people seek jobs that offer a good combination of high pay and low stress. While most jobs require giving…

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Retiring at 60 With $2.3 Million Means Burning Through $520,000 Before Any Government Benefits Start

RSU Recipients Face $45,000 Tax Surprises: Why the 22% Withholding Rate Isn’t Enough

A $1.3 Million Portfolio Lost $210,000 in One Week, Proving the Case for a 2-Year Cash Buffer

5 Warning Signs That a Retirement Seminar May Be More Interested in Selling Than Helping

Just Five Dividend Stocks Transform $500,000 Into $3,100 a Month in Retirement Income

How to Turn $500,000 in Stock Options Into a Tax Bill You Can Actually Control

$1 Million in Municipal Bonds Generates $50,000 Tax-Free Income That Beats Treasury Returns

High Earners Could Pay Thousands More in Social Security Taxes if Congress Lifts the Cap in 2026

‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

How High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Markets Compare for Savers

Most Men Don’t Know They Can Claim Social Security on an Ex-Wife’s Record. At 67, He Learned He Could, No Permission Needed.

Ignore Every Utility Bill And Still Keep The Lights On. Here’s How

How High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Markets Compare for Savers

Most Men Don't Know They Can Claim Social Security on an Ex-Wife's Record. At 67, He Learned He Could, No Permission Needed.

How High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Markets Compare for Savers

Most Men Don’t Know They Can Claim Social Security on an Ex-Wife’s Record. At 67, He Learned He Could, No Permission Needed.

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Retiring at 60 With $2.3 Million Means Burning Through $520,000 Before Any Government Benefits Start

RSU Recipients Face $45,000 Tax Surprises: Why the 22% Withholding Rate Isn’t Enough

A $1.3 Million Portfolio Lost $210,000 in One Week, Proving the Case for a 2-Year Cash Buffer

5 Warning Signs That a Retirement Seminar May Be More Interested in Selling Than Helping

Just Five Dividend Stocks Transform $500,000 Into $3,100 a Month in Retirement Income

How to Turn $500,000 in Stock Options Into a Tax Bill You Can Actually Control

$1 Million in Municipal Bonds Generates $50,000 Tax-Free Income That Beats Treasury Returns

High Earners Could Pay Thousands More in Social Security Taxes if Congress Lifts the Cap in 2026

‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

How High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Markets Compare for Savers

Most Men Don’t Know They Can Claim Social Security on an Ex-Wife’s Record. At 67, He Learned He Could, No Permission Needed.

Ignore Every Utility Bill And Still Keep The Lights On. Here’s How

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