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Christy Bieber | May 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

You’ve heard the advice over and over: You should be putting money into your 401(k) or IRA. And, on the…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDT

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

A thousand dollars a month can cover a car payment, a midrange health insurance premium, utilities, internet, and phone bills,…

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…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

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

QQQI Yields You Almost 14%, but Can It Survive a Dot-Com-Style Recession?

XOP vs. OIH: Do Drillers or Service Providers Best Ride Crude Above $100?

A 52-Year-Old With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Can Access $40,000 Annually Penalty-Free at 57 Using This Strategy

A 52-Year-Old With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Can Access $40,000 Annually Penalty-Free at 57 Using This Strategy

America's Debt Just Crossed a Level It Hasn't Hit Since 1946, and Households Are Next in Line

QQQI Yields You Almost 14%, but Can It Survive a Dot-Com-Style Recession?

XOP vs. OIH: Do Drillers or Service Providers Best Ride Crude Above $100?

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

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

QQQI Yields You Almost 14%, but Can It Survive a Dot-Com-Style Recession?

XOP vs. OIH: Do Drillers or Service Providers Best Ride Crude Above $100?

A 52-Year-Old With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Can Access $40,000 Annually Penalty-Free at 57 Using This Strategy

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A 52-Year-Old With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Can Access $40,000 Annually Penalty-Free at 57 Using This Strategy

America's Debt Just Crossed a Level It Hasn't Hit Since 1946, and Households Are Next in Line