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Marc Guberti | Apr 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM EDT

Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

A 35-year-old software engineer earning $220,000 can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA. The income limit phases out completely for…

Christy Bieber | Apr 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and it comes with a steep learning…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM EDT

‘You’re Going to Have a Miserable Marriage’: George Kamel to Newlywed Saving Too Much

George Kamel did not mince words when a 24-year-old newlywed called into The Ramsey Show asking whether he should skip…

Maurie Backman | Apr 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT

Social Security Has a Funding Problem, but Benefit Cuts Aren’t the Only Solution

If you’re a retiree who receives Social Security and are worried about benefit cuts, you’re in good company. There’s been…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 26, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT

The Cheapest Cars to Insure, According to Clark Howard

On a recent episode of The Clark Howard Podcast, John from North Carolina asked which cars are cheapest to insure.…

Christy Bieber | Apr 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT

Your Decision to Claim Social Security Early Could Really Hurt Your Spouse. Here’s How

Your choice of when to claim Social Security may feel like a very personal decision. After all, many people need…

Ian Cooper | Apr 26, 2026 at 10:32 AM EDT

The SEC Just Scrapped the $25,000 Rule That Kept New Traders From Going Into Debt

Andrew Sather, co-host of The Investing for Beginners Podcast, described the US SEC’s decision to scrap the Pattern Day Trader…

Marc Guberti | Apr 26, 2026 at 10:18 AM EDT

The Inherited IRA Tax Bomb: Why a $500,000 Inheritance Could Cost Your Kids $125,000 in Taxes

Your parent spent 40 years building a $500,000 traditional IRA. When they leave it to you, the IRS becomes your…

Marc Guberti | Apr 26, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter Up to $47,500 More Per Year in a Roth Account

A 58-year-old earning $280,000 a year has already maxed their pre-tax 401(k) deferral. What most do not know is…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 26, 2026 at 8:55 AM EDT

Is Identity Theft Insurance Worth It? What Clark Howard Thinks

Millions of Americans worry about theft of their financial identity and personal data. Wayne from New York recently called The…

Ian Cooper | Apr 26, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT

Why $2.1 Million in Retirement Accounts Isn’t Enough to Retire Early at 54

A couple in their early fifties with $2.1 million saved and $350,000 in annual household income wrote in to the…

Maurie Backman | Apr 26, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Should I Include My Home Equity in My Net Worth Calculation?

Your net worth is an important measure of your financial health. One common question is whether your home equity should…

Christy Bieber | Apr 25, 2026 at 11:38 AM EDT

The Real Cost of Claiming Social Security at 62 Could be Bigger Than You Think

You’ve probably heard that an early Social Security claim will shrink your retirement checks. You can start your benefits as…

Ian Cooper | Apr 25, 2026 at 9:22 AM EDT

Why $35,000 Is the Magic Number for 529 Plans (And More Could Cost You)

The hosts of the How to Money podcast, on Friday Flight episode #1131, drew a line most parents funding a…

Marc Guberti | Apr 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

Why Public School Teachers and State Workers Can Save $65,000 a Year for Retirement While Most Americans Max Out at $24,500

A public school teacher at 55 with a 403(b) and access to a governmental 457(b) plan can legally shelter $65,000…

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Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

‘You’re Going to Have a Miserable Marriage’: George Kamel to Newlywed Saving Too Much

Social Security Has a Funding Problem, but Benefit Cuts Aren’t the Only Solution

The Cheapest Cars to Insure, According to Clark Howard

Your Decision to Claim Social Security Early Could Really Hurt Your Spouse. Here’s How

The SEC Just Scrapped the $25,000 Rule That Kept New Traders From Going Into Debt

The Inherited IRA Tax Bomb: Why a $500,000 Inheritance Could Cost Your Kids $125,000 in Taxes

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter Up to $47,500 More Per Year in a Roth Account

Is Identity Theft Insurance Worth It? What Clark Howard Thinks

Why $2.1 Million in Retirement Accounts Isn’t Enough to Retire Early at 54

Should I Include My Home Equity in My Net Worth Calculation?

The Real Cost of Claiming Social Security at 62 Could be Bigger Than You Think

Why $35,000 Is the Magic Number for 529 Plans (And More Could Cost You)

Why Public School Teachers and State Workers Can Save $65,000 a Year for Retirement While Most Americans Max Out at $24,500

He Retired at 55 With $1.2 Million in His 401(k). One Routine Paperwork Move Would Have Locked It All Up for Years

Have a Big 401(k) and Turning 60? Your Catch-Up Limit Just Jumped to $11,250 and the Window Closes at 64

Chief Economic Adviser: “There Is No Way” the Bond Market Can Fund the AI Boom Without Higher Yields

What It Takes to Age in Place, And the Portfolio That Pays For It

He Retired at 55 With $1.2 Million in His 401(k). One Routine Paperwork Move Would Have Locked It All Up for Years

What It Takes to Age in Place, And the Portfolio That Pays For It

He Retired at 55 With $1.2 Million in His 401(k). One Routine Paperwork Move Would Have Locked It All Up for Years

Personal Finance Articles

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Why High Earners Are Funneling $7,500 a Year Through a Backdoor Roth IRA Even After Maxing Their 401(k)

I Wish I Knew These 3 Things Before Buying My First House

‘You’re Going to Have a Miserable Marriage’: George Kamel to Newlywed Saving Too Much

Social Security Has a Funding Problem, but Benefit Cuts Aren’t the Only Solution

The Cheapest Cars to Insure, According to Clark Howard

Your Decision to Claim Social Security Early Could Really Hurt Your Spouse. Here’s How

The SEC Just Scrapped the $25,000 Rule That Kept New Traders From Going Into Debt

The Inherited IRA Tax Bomb: Why a $500,000 Inheritance Could Cost Your Kids $125,000 in Taxes

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter Up to $47,500 More Per Year in a Roth Account

Is Identity Theft Insurance Worth It? What Clark Howard Thinks

Why $2.1 Million in Retirement Accounts Isn’t Enough to Retire Early at 54

Should I Include My Home Equity in My Net Worth Calculation?

The Real Cost of Claiming Social Security at 62 Could be Bigger Than You Think

Why $35,000 Is the Magic Number for 529 Plans (And More Could Cost You)

Why Public School Teachers and State Workers Can Save $65,000 a Year for Retirement While Most Americans Max Out at $24,500

He Retired at 55 With $1.2 Million in His 401(k). One Routine Paperwork Move Would Have Locked It All Up for Years

Have a Big 401(k) and Turning 60? Your Catch-Up Limit Just Jumped to $11,250 and the Window Closes at 64

Chief Economic Adviser: “There Is No Way” the Bond Market Can Fund the AI Boom Without Higher Yields

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