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Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT

The Social Security Filing Mistake That Costs You $2,400 a Month and How to Avoid It in 2026

Picture someone six months from their 67th birthday, sitting at the kitchen table with a coffee and a manila folder.…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM EDT

I’m 36 with enough invested to skip my Roth IRA contributions. Should I really stop adding money?

On episode #1145 of the How to Money podcast, guest Jesse Cramer explained why he and his wife skipped funding…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM EDT

I’m 50, earning $250K as a content creator, and AI is killing my business. Do I have enough to retire?

On a recent episode of the Jill on Money podcast, a 50-year-old solo content creator named Susan called in scared.…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM EDT

I stopped maxing my Roth IRA after 10 years to pay for a new baby and home projects. Am I making a mistake?

On a recent episode of the How to Money podcast, host Jesse Cramer admitted something most personal finance voices would…

Michael Williams | Jun 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Why Suze Orman Rejects the Age-Based Investing Strategy Behind Most 401(k) Plans

Suze Orman, host of the Women & Money podcast, has been blunt about the most popular default option in American…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT

I’m 24 making $2,000 monthly as a youth pastor. Can I save for retirement on this income?

A 24-year-old youth pastor called The Ramsey Show recently with a question millions of low earners ask themselves: “how do…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT

Retiree with $150,000 mortgage at 6.58%: should I pay it down fast or keep cash in savings?

A retiree near 70 called into the Talking Real Money podcast with a question that sounds technical but actually decides…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

Social Security is important to many older Americans. Once you retire, you’ll probably need those benefits to pay your living…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

How a 58-Year-Old Nurse With $600K Saved Can Buy a Home Without Derailing Retirement.

Karen, a 58-year-old nurse who is newly single or newly divorced and sitting on $600,000 in retirement savings, called the…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey to 27-Year-Old: ‘You’re Way Too Broke to Support Others’

Jay, a 27-year-old from Oklahoma City, called The Ramsey Show carrying $35,000 to $45,000 in debt while attending school, working…

Michael Williams | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT

The Payment Trap That’s Costing Americans Their Retirement: George Kamel Explains

On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, co-host George Kamel cut to the heart of why so many earners…

Thomas Richmond | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM EDT

Trump Savings Accounts to Bring 38% of Americans Into Stock Market for First Time

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made an ambitious case for the Trump Savings Account program during a May 29, 2026 appearance…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT

I have $10,000 in credit card debt and $500 monthly to save: should I pay debt first or invest?

Brian Preston of the Money Guy Show puts it bluntly: “You’re strapping this weight to you and then walking into…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) every year. Without COLAs, Social Security recipients would get the…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT

You’ve Been Contributing to Your 401(k) for Years But Your Money Might Still Be Sitting in Cash

Imagine logging into your 401(k) after a decade of contributions, expecting to see a portfolio that grew with the market.…

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The Social Security Filing Mistake That Costs You $2,400 a Month and How to Avoid It in 2026

I’m 36 with enough invested to skip my Roth IRA contributions. Should I really stop adding money?

I’m 50, earning $250K as a content creator, and AI is killing my business. Do I have enough to retire?

I stopped maxing my Roth IRA after 10 years to pay for a new baby and home projects. Am I making a mistake?

Why Suze Orman Rejects the Age-Based Investing Strategy Behind Most 401(k) Plans

I’m 24 making $2,000 monthly as a youth pastor. Can I save for retirement on this income?

Retiree with $150,000 mortgage at 6.58%: should I pay it down fast or keep cash in savings?

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

How a 58-Year-Old Nurse With $600K Saved Can Buy a Home Without Derailing Retirement.

Dave Ramsey to 27-Year-Old: ‘You’re Way Too Broke to Support Others’

The Payment Trap That’s Costing Americans Their Retirement: George Kamel Explains

Trump Savings Accounts to Bring 38% of Americans Into Stock Market for First Time

I have $10,000 in credit card debt and $500 monthly to save: should I pay debt first or invest?

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

You’ve Been Contributing to Your 401(k) for Years But Your Money Might Still Be Sitting in Cash

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Forget VOO: Fidelity’s Tech ETF Is Up 29% While the Broad Market Lags

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The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Wall Street is Braced for Massive Inflation Numbers Wednesday Morning. Here’s What Numbers Could Cause Stocks to Sink or Soar.

3 Robotics Stocks in the M&A Spotlight in 2026

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The Social Security Filing Mistake That Costs You $2,400 a Month and How to Avoid It in 2026

I’m 36 with enough invested to skip my Roth IRA contributions. Should I really stop adding money?

I’m 50, earning $250K as a content creator, and AI is killing my business. Do I have enough to retire?

I stopped maxing my Roth IRA after 10 years to pay for a new baby and home projects. Am I making a mistake?

Why Suze Orman Rejects the Age-Based Investing Strategy Behind Most 401(k) Plans

I’m 24 making $2,000 monthly as a youth pastor. Can I save for retirement on this income?

Retiree with $150,000 mortgage at 6.58%: should I pay it down fast or keep cash in savings?

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

How a 58-Year-Old Nurse With $600K Saved Can Buy a Home Without Derailing Retirement.

Dave Ramsey to 27-Year-Old: ‘You’re Way Too Broke to Support Others’

The Payment Trap That’s Costing Americans Their Retirement: George Kamel Explains

Trump Savings Accounts to Bring 38% of Americans Into Stock Market for First Time

I have $10,000 in credit card debt and $500 monthly to save: should I pay debt first or invest?

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

You’ve Been Contributing to Your 401(k) for Years But Your Money Might Still Be Sitting in Cash

Wall Street is Braced for Massive Inflation Numbers Wednesday Morning. Here’s What Numbers Could Cause Stocks to Sink or Soar.

3 Robotics Stocks in the M&A Spotlight in 2026

Forget VOO: Fidelity’s Tech ETF Is Up 29% While the Broad Market Lags

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