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Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM EDT

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

The unemployment rate sits at around 4.3%, technically inside the band the Federal Reserve calls a healthy labor market. Yet…

Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

Financial infidelity used to mean a hidden credit card or a secret checking account. Now AI is involved. On a…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM EDT

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

At 62, with $3.1 million saved and a comfortable life ahead, this couple faces one of the most consequential financial…

Don Lair | May 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

When Centene Corporation reported its first-quarter results in late April, the numbers told two stories that seemed impossible to reconcile.…

Omor Ibne Ehsan | May 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM EDT

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

On Animal Spirits Episode 462, Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Ben Carlson did something most commentators skipped: he actually read the Goldman…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

A recent post on r/personalfinance laid out a dilemma that lands in the inboxes of fee-only advisors every week. The…

David Beren | May 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances reported that families headed by someone under 35 saw their median net…

Omor Ibne Ehsan | May 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM EDT

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

The host of Retire SMART Podcast Episode 405 offered a line that should sit on every pre-retiree’s refrigerator: “If the…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

A $1 million portfolio that quietly pays you $4,600 a month sounds like a simple promise: income without a job,…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

On her May 3, 2026, Women and Money podcast, Suze Orman delivered a blunt warning to investors who feel like…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

On a recent Morningstar Investing Insights segment unveiling the 2026 class of exceptional dividend growers, the host offered one caveat…

Maurie Backman | May 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Social Security serves as a lifeline for many retirees. But it’s not just older Americans who get to collect Social…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

On a recent Motley Fool Money segment titled Nvidia’s Next Big Market, the host described Jensen Huang’s first 15 years…

Maurie Backman | May 4, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

Without Social Security, millions of older Americans today would not be able to manage their expenses. Unfortunately, Social Security is…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM EDT

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

You retired with about $2 million saved. The mortgage is gone, Social Security covers the basics, and the brokerage statement…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

These 5 Optical Chip Stocks Are Cashing in on AI Data Center Bandwidth

5 Power Chip Stocks Built for the Electrification Surge

Nvidia vs. SanDisk: 1 Valuation Gap Jim Cramer Says Is the Most Insulting Trade in Semiconductors Right Now

He's 65 With a 3.6% Mortgage and $62,000 Left. Paying It Off Before He Retires Could Feed the Social Security Tax Torpedo.

He Put Gold in His IRA to Hedge Inflation. At 73, the RMD Forces Him to Sell the Precious Metal, and Taxes His Social Security.

After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again, Oil’s Risk to Economy Rises Once More

These 5 Optical Chip Stocks Are Cashing in on AI Data Center Bandwidth

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

These 5 Optical Chip Stocks Are Cashing in on AI Data Center Bandwidth

5 Power Chip Stocks Built for the Electrification Surge

Nvidia vs. SanDisk: 1 Valuation Gap Jim Cramer Says Is the Most Insulting Trade in Semiconductors Right Now

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He's 65 With a 3.6% Mortgage and $62,000 Left. Paying It Off Before He Retires Could Feed the Social Security Tax Torpedo.

He Put Gold in His IRA to Hedge Inflation. At 73, the RMD Forces Him to Sell the Precious Metal, and Taxes His Social Security.