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David Beren | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT

19% of New Car Buyers Now Pay $1,000 Monthly: A Milestone That Signals Trouble

The average monthly payment on a new car loan in America reached $767 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according…

Marc Guberti | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT

Before You Retire: Update Your 401(k) Beneficiary or Watch $600,000 Go to Your Ex-Spouse

A Georgia attorney described the scene to clients more than once: adult children sitting across the desk after a parent’s…

Michael Williams | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT

The $22,433 Social Security Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make

Picture a 62-year-old who just left their job, eyeing the Social Security application online. The check could start landing in…

Michael Williams | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM EDT

“That’s a Million-Dollar Mistake Minimum for Someone Your Age”: Dave Ramsey to a 25-Year-Old Choosing a Brokerage Account Over a Roth

On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a 25-year-old caller named Connor said he was loading money into a…

Michael Williams | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT

The Real Cost of Retiring in Naples, Florida, at 68 on $1.2 Million Where No One Bothers You

We get this scenario in our inbox almost every week. Someone has crossed the line into their late sixties, has…

Michael Williams | Jun 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM EDT

Trump Admin Issues Social Security “Wake-Up Call” as Congresswoman Decries Incoming $500/Month Benefit Cut

Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas called the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report a “wake-up call” in a video posted to…

David Beren | Jun 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM EDT

You Need $210,000 a Year to Join America’s Top 10%. Here’s Why That Number Keeps Rising.

Reaching the top 10% of American earners has become a moving target. The threshold has climbed sharply since the pandemic,…

David Beren | Jun 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

The Average American Carries $7,886 in Credit Card Debt. Here’s What It Costs Every Month.

Americans are sitting on more revolving credit than at any point in modern record-keeping, and the average cardholder is paying…

David Beren | Jun 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM EDT

97% of Retirees Carry Debt Into Social Security. Here’s What They Owe

The image of retirement as a debt-free chapter has not matched reality for some time. According to a LendingTree analysis…

Michael Williams | Jun 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM EDT

“You Can’t Solve a Problem While Simultaneously Creating It”: Ramsey Show Hosts Confront a Nashville Mom Drowning in $189,000 of Debt

When Elizabeth from Nashville called The Ramsey Show with $189,000 worth of debt and a 2-month-old at home, co-host Jade…

Ian Cooper | Jun 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM EDT

Why Retirees With Over $1 Million Should Hold a 5-Year Cash and Bond Ladder Instead of Cashing Out for Yield

The decision sounds simple at the kitchen table. A 68-year-old single retiree with $1.2 million looks at a shaky stock…

Drew Wood | Jun 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM EDT

Could You Afford To Retire In Elk Country On $300,000?

Many Americans dream of retiring to Montana elk country. They know the landscape, have hunted there for years, and can…

David Beren | Jun 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM EDT

Why 46% of Americans Are Leaving Thousands on the Table Annually

The gap between what a traditional savings account pays and what a high-yield savings account pays has widened into one…

Drew Wood | Jun 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM EDT

Let’s Be Real. For Most Retirees, Only One Hawaiian Island Actually Works

The Hawaii retirement question lands in our inbox more than almost any other geography. It usually reads like this: I…

Drew Wood | Jun 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM EDT

How To Build A $7,500 Monthly Paycheck Without Flipping A Single House

For many investors, real estate seems like the default path to passive income. Buy a rental, collect the checks, repeat.…

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19% of New Car Buyers Now Pay $1,000 Monthly: A Milestone That Signals Trouble

Before You Retire: Update Your 401(k) Beneficiary or Watch $600,000 Go to Your Ex-Spouse

The $22,433 Social Security Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make

“That’s a Million-Dollar Mistake Minimum for Someone Your Age”: Dave Ramsey to a 25-Year-Old Choosing a Brokerage Account Over a Roth

The Real Cost of Retiring in Naples, Florida, at 68 on $1.2 Million Where No One Bothers You

Trump Admin Issues Social Security “Wake-Up Call” as Congresswoman Decries Incoming $500/Month Benefit Cut

You Need $210,000 a Year to Join America’s Top 10%. Here’s Why That Number Keeps Rising.

The Average American Carries $7,886 in Credit Card Debt. Here’s What It Costs Every Month.

97% of Retirees Carry Debt Into Social Security. Here’s What They Owe

“You Can’t Solve a Problem While Simultaneously Creating It”: Ramsey Show Hosts Confront a Nashville Mom Drowning in $189,000 of Debt

Why Retirees With Over $1 Million Should Hold a 5-Year Cash and Bond Ladder Instead of Cashing Out for Yield

Could You Afford To Retire In Elk Country On $300,000?

Why 46% of Americans Are Leaving Thousands on the Table Annually

Let’s Be Real. For Most Retirees, Only One Hawaiian Island Actually Works

How To Build A $7,500 Monthly Paycheck Without Flipping A Single House

Analysts See 55% Upside in Seagate and Western Digital Despite Chip Sector Weakness

You Make $200K and Still Have No Real Portfolio. These 3 ETFs Fix That in an Afternoon

AI Just Minted $10 Trillion and You Own None of It. These 4 ETFs Put You in the Game

A 25-Year-Old Built $500K in Stocks, 13 Rentals, and $10K a Month, While Spending Just $24K a Year

How Do High-Yield Savings Account Sign-Up Bonuses Work, and Are They Worth It?

Analysts See 55% Upside in Seagate and Western Digital Despite Chip Sector Weakness

You Make $200K and Still Have No Real Portfolio. These 3 ETFs Fix That in an Afternoon

Personal Finance Articles

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19% of New Car Buyers Now Pay $1,000 Monthly: A Milestone That Signals Trouble

Before You Retire: Update Your 401(k) Beneficiary or Watch $600,000 Go to Your Ex-Spouse

The $22,433 Social Security Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make

“That’s a Million-Dollar Mistake Minimum for Someone Your Age”: Dave Ramsey to a 25-Year-Old Choosing a Brokerage Account Over a Roth

The Real Cost of Retiring in Naples, Florida, at 68 on $1.2 Million Where No One Bothers You

Trump Admin Issues Social Security “Wake-Up Call” as Congresswoman Decries Incoming $500/Month Benefit Cut

You Need $210,000 a Year to Join America’s Top 10%. Here’s Why That Number Keeps Rising.

The Average American Carries $7,886 in Credit Card Debt. Here’s What It Costs Every Month.

97% of Retirees Carry Debt Into Social Security. Here’s What They Owe

“You Can’t Solve a Problem While Simultaneously Creating It”: Ramsey Show Hosts Confront a Nashville Mom Drowning in $189,000 of Debt

Why Retirees With Over $1 Million Should Hold a 5-Year Cash and Bond Ladder Instead of Cashing Out for Yield

Could You Afford To Retire In Elk Country On $300,000?

Why 46% of Americans Are Leaving Thousands on the Table Annually

Let’s Be Real. For Most Retirees, Only One Hawaiian Island Actually Works

How To Build A $7,500 Monthly Paycheck Without Flipping A Single House

Analysts See 55% Upside in Seagate and Western Digital Despite Chip Sector Weakness

You Make $200K and Still Have No Real Portfolio. These 3 ETFs Fix That in an Afternoon

AI Just Minted $10 Trillion and You Own None of It. These 4 ETFs Put You in the Game

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