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David Beren | Sep 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT

I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

It won’t come as any surprise that more and more Americans these days are carrying credit, as the use of…

Maurie Backman | Aug 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM EDT

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

We’re reaching a point during the year when it’s (sadly) time to say goodbye to summer and gear up…

Joey Frenette | Aug 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

It must be such a great feeling to reach a stage in your life where you feel like you’ve saved…

Joey Frenette | Aug 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM EDT

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

The magnitude of enthusiasm surrounding higher-yielding covered call (premium income) ETFs has been strong among the retail crowd. And while…

Joey Frenette | Aug 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM EDT

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

In a number of my prior pieces, I highlighted the real costs of vehicle ownership and how many may be…

Chris MacDonald | Aug 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

Retirement planning is a field that’s ever-evolving. Advice can change from decade to decade, and largely depends on a variety…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM EDT

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

It should go without saying that no matter how much money you make, it’s perfectly reasonable to feel stressed out…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM EDT

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

One of the most challenging things anyone can do is buy a car, which is arguably the most stressful purchase…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM EDT

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

Everyone knows (or hopefully knows) that as soon as you buy a car and drive it off the lot, you’ve…

Maurie Backman | Aug 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM EDT

Should I Start Taking Social Security Now at 67 After Losing My Job?

The loss of a job later in life can be a tough blow. It’s never an easy thing to suddenly…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM EDT

With $1m in Retirement Accounts, Should I Pay Off The 2.75% Mortgage or Invest The Cash?

Trying to decide how to handle a large mortgage, whether through a balance or high interest rate, is something far…

Joey Frenette | Aug 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM EDT

Should I buy a $75,000 Tundra with my $100,000 salary and $60,000 in savings?

Just because you make a six-figure annual income doesn’t mean you should blow it. Indeed, we’ve heard countless stories about…

John Seetoo | Aug 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM EDT

Why Are People Still Buying MSTY While It Goes Down Like the Titanic?

In 2022, YieldMax pioneered and premiered its first of a menu of single stock covered call ETFs: an ETF tracking…

John Seetoo | Aug 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM EDT

I’m Concerned About Yieldmax; Are We Just Financial Junkies Chasing Quick Fixes?

Although not the sole issuer of high dividend, covered call ETFs, YieldMax’s name has certainly become the one most associated…

David Beren | Aug 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM EDT

With $90,460 in Debt, What Is The Realistic Path Out?

No matter how you cut it, debt is a very real part of our world, as much as we try…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

Should I Start Taking Social Security Now at 67 After Losing My Job?

With $1m in Retirement Accounts, Should I Pay Off The 2.75% Mortgage or Invest The Cash?

Should I buy a $75,000 Tundra with my $100,000 salary and $60,000 in savings?

Why Are People Still Buying MSTY While It Goes Down Like the Titanic?

I’m Concerned About Yieldmax; Are We Just Financial Junkies Chasing Quick Fixes?

With $90,460 in Debt, What Is The Realistic Path Out?

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security's Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

Should I Start Taking Social Security Now at 67 After Losing My Job?

With $1m in Retirement Accounts, Should I Pay Off The 2.75% Mortgage or Invest The Cash?

Should I buy a $75,000 Tundra with my $100,000 salary and $60,000 in savings?

Why Are People Still Buying MSTY While It Goes Down Like the Titanic?

I’m Concerned About Yieldmax; Are We Just Financial Junkies Chasing Quick Fixes?

With $90,460 in Debt, What Is The Realistic Path Out?

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

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Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

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