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David Beren | Sep 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM EDT

I Owe $30,000 on My Car Worth Only $20,000 – How Can I Escape This Financial Mess?

One of the most aggravating aspects of buying a new car is that almost immediately after you drive it off…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

12 Things Not to Do If You Win the $1.3 Billion Lottery

Many lottery winners wind up broke in just a few years. So here are 12 things not to do if…

Christy Bieber | Sep 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

I Wish I Hadn’t Spent So Much on New Cars – Here’s My Regretful Financial Journey

Many people have financial regrets, often from when they were younger and didn’t really understand the long-term impact of their…

Christy Bieber | Sep 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

I Regret Financing My New Car – What Are My Options for Managing Payments?

Many people who buy cars finance their new vehicles. In fact, Experian reports that the average monthly payment on a…

David Beren | Sep 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM EDT

I Will Receive $710/Month from Social Security, What Should I do With It?

When we think about Social Security payouts, our minds are immediately drawn to how retirees should spend the money. Whether…

Joey Frenette | Sep 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM EDT

My Strata Elite Card Caused Travel Chaos – Should You Think Twice Before Getting One?

The Citi Strata Elite credit card is a pretty powerful high-end card when leveraged effectively. And while not everyone has…

David Beren | Sep 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT

I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

It won’t come as any surprise that more and more Americans these days are carrying credit, as the use of…

Maurie Backman | Aug 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM EDT

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

We’re reaching a point during the year when it’s (sadly) time to say goodbye to summer and gear up…

Joey Frenette | Aug 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

It must be such a great feeling to reach a stage in your life where you feel like you’ve saved…

Joey Frenette | Aug 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM EDT

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

The magnitude of enthusiasm surrounding higher-yielding covered call (premium income) ETFs has been strong among the retail crowd. And while…

Joey Frenette | Aug 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM EDT

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

In a number of my prior pieces, I highlighted the real costs of vehicle ownership and how many may be…

Chris MacDonald | Aug 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

Retirement planning is a field that’s ever-evolving. Advice can change from decade to decade, and largely depends on a variety…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM EDT

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

It should go without saying that no matter how much money you make, it’s perfectly reasonable to feel stressed out…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM EDT

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

One of the most challenging things anyone can do is buy a car, which is arguably the most stressful purchase…

David Beren | Aug 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM EDT

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

Everyone knows (or hopefully knows) that as soon as you buy a car and drive it off the lot, you’ve…

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I Owe $30,000 on My Car Worth Only $20,000 – How Can I Escape This Financial Mess?

12 Things Not to Do If You Win the $1.3 Billion Lottery

I Wish I Hadn’t Spent So Much on New Cars – Here’s My Regretful Financial Journey

I Regret Financing My New Car – What Are My Options for Managing Payments?

I Will Receive $710/Month from Social Security, What Should I do With It?

My Strata Elite Card Caused Travel Chaos – Should You Think Twice Before Getting One?

I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

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Personal Finance Articles

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I Owe $30,000 on My Car Worth Only $20,000 – How Can I Escape This Financial Mess?

12 Things Not to Do If You Win the $1.3 Billion Lottery

I Wish I Hadn’t Spent So Much on New Cars – Here’s My Regretful Financial Journey

I Regret Financing My New Car – What Are My Options for Managing Payments?

I Will Receive $710/Month from Social Security, What Should I do With It?

My Strata Elite Card Caused Travel Chaos – Should You Think Twice Before Getting One?

I Have 8 Credit Cards – Am I Keeping Too Many or Should I Close Some?

Baby Boomers On Social Security Have Just Days To Pay Attention To This

My wife asked for a divorce one day before our retirement — in our 30s, with more money than I ever dreamed

Should I Invest $500,000 in QQQI and SPYI for the Next 40 Years?

I’m Selling My New Car Before Moving to NYC – Here’s How I Plan to Handle It

Percentage Pulling: Is the 4% Rule Now the 8% Rule for Retirees?

I Make $150,000 in Southern California But It Feel Like I’m Drowning Financially

I’m Approved for a Car Loan – How Should I Negotiate at the Dealership?

Should I Trade In My $67,000 Jeep Wrangler for a $15,000 Infiniti and Eliminate Payments?

The Celebration Portfolio That Pays For Date Nights, Birthdays, And Anniversaries Forever

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Digital Taxes. These 5 Tech Stocks Are Most at Risk

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