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Christy Bieber | Apr 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

A Reddit user posted recently, indicating they were thinking about switching credit cards. They want a “better” card because they…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM EDT

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

It’s the big question that anyone hit by a sudden financial windfall is bound to ask themselves: Should I spend…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

Whenever you have a credit card in your name, it instantly starts an internal conversation with yourself about how much…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

There is likely to be a sense of guilt whenever the time comes to say goodbye to corporate life or…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

Social Security is an important source of income for a large number of retirees today. And without those benefits, many…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

thinkOne of the best situations anyone can find themselves in is when their job is going better than expected. The…

John Seetoo | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

Social Security benefits for retirement age couples and widowed families can be a crucial financial lifesaver for many with insufficient…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Whenever you jump into a conversation on Reddit and the subject of a financial advisor comes up, look out, as…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

When I had my kids, one of the toughest decisions I had to make was whether to put my…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

A lot of people worry about what retirement will look like from a financial standpoint. And that’s understandable. It…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM EDT

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

A Reddit user got a balance transfer offer that had a 0% APR for a promotional period. He used the…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM EDT

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

If you live in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, the 4% rule is one of the crown jewels…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM EDT

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Many people who weren’t worried about a recession at the start of the year are concerned about one now. Tariff…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM EDT

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

A Reddit user is very concerned about the state of his credit. The issue is that he is paying only…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM EDT

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

Owning a vacation rental is a dream for a lot of people. And in some cases, it could be…

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Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

SOXX Surged 190% in a Year but XSD Only Returned 180% — Here’s Why the Difference Matters

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

SOXX Surged 190% in a Year but XSD Only Returned 180% — Here’s Why the Difference Matters

Personal Finance Articles

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Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

SOXX Surged 190% in a Year but XSD Only Returned 180% — Here’s Why the Difference Matters

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

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