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Joey Frenette | Apr 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM EDT

I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

Nobody wants their child to become a spoiled, entitled “trust fund adult” with zero motivation to go to work or…

Joey Frenette | Apr 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM EDT

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

Unexpected healthcare costs could have the potential to erode just about any sound retirement nest egg. Undoubtedly, left unchecked and…

Rich Duprey | Apr 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM EDT

Did I Mess Up My Retirement Savings by Not Maxing Out My 401k for 15 Years?

If we only had Social Security to rely upon, we would be in a lot of trouble. It’s a broken…

John Seetoo | Apr 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM EDT

I Have $80 Million But Feel Like I’m Still Working for Someone Else, Will It Ever Change?

The movie Limitless (2011) featured Bradley Cooper in his first dramatic starring role as Eddie Morra, a struggling writer who…

Marc Guberti | Apr 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM EDT

Should I invest in a Roth IRA or is retirement just for the wealthy?

Products and services have been getting more expensive for years, and wages haven’t kept up. Although the affordability crisis can…

David Beren | Apr 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM EDT

The 3 Questions Savvy Planners Ask to Retire on Their Own Timeline

When it comes to retirement planning, the word “planning” is really key, as you are hopefully thinking ahead about what…

David Beren | Apr 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

Will I Die Soon After I Retire? My Fear of Losing Life’s Joy After Years of Hard Work

In the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) community, there is a definite hope that by retiring early, you will still…

Marc Guberti | Apr 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM EDT

I Spent $1,400 on Useless Things Last Weekend—How Do I Stop This Cycle?

Impulsive purchases may give you a dopamine rush at the moment, but people often regret these types of purchases when…

David Beren | Apr 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT

Can I Withdraw My Entire Roth 401k Contribution After 5 Years?

One of the biggest questions anyone will ask about their financial future is exactly how a 401(k) works. At some…

David Beren | Apr 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM EDT

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

While many know that Social Security provides retirement benefits to those 62 and over, there is far more to the…

Christy Bieber | Apr 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

We’re planning for retirement but still rent in NYC – can you retire early without owning a home?

A Reddit user is hoping to retire early, but there’s a potential problem. He lives in a very expensive area,…

Maurie Backman | Apr 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM EDT

Planning for college: Are parents budgeting $200K in 529s plus $20K+ per year in extra spending?

It’s hardly a secret that the cost of college has been going nowhere but up. And a lot of…

John Seetoo | Apr 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

Passive Income Ideas to Start Before Summer Ends

One of the economic hallmarks of President Trump’s previous term was the explosive growth of entrepreneurism and new businesses…

Christy Bieber | Apr 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM EDT

Should I trade up to my dream home now or work longer for financial independence?

Buying a dream home is a goal for many — but is it a goal that you should prioritize over…

David Beren | Apr 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM EDT

Maybe It’s selfish, but my parents hid my $3 million inheritance and it backfired. I lived my whole life under financial worry

One of the most challenging conversations any parent can have with their child is what happens after they are gone.…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

Did I Mess Up My Retirement Savings by Not Maxing Out My 401k for 15 Years?

I Have $80 Million But Feel Like I’m Still Working for Someone Else, Will It Ever Change?

Should I invest in a Roth IRA or is retirement just for the wealthy?

The 3 Questions Savvy Planners Ask to Retire on Their Own Timeline

Will I Die Soon After I Retire? My Fear of Losing Life’s Joy After Years of Hard Work

I Spent $1,400 on Useless Things Last Weekend—How Do I Stop This Cycle?

Can I Withdraw My Entire Roth 401k Contribution After 5 Years?

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

We’re planning for retirement but still rent in NYC – can you retire early without owning a home?

Planning for college: Are parents budgeting $200K in 529s plus $20K+ per year in extra spending?

Passive Income Ideas to Start Before Summer Ends

Should I trade up to my dream home now or work longer for financial independence?

Maybe It’s selfish, but my parents hid my $3 million inheritance and it backfired. I lived my whole life under financial worry

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree's Medicare Bill...Two Years Later

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

Did I Mess Up My Retirement Savings by Not Maxing Out My 401k for 15 Years?

I Have $80 Million But Feel Like I’m Still Working for Someone Else, Will It Ever Change?

Should I invest in a Roth IRA or is retirement just for the wealthy?

The 3 Questions Savvy Planners Ask to Retire on Their Own Timeline

Will I Die Soon After I Retire? My Fear of Losing Life’s Joy After Years of Hard Work

I Spent $1,400 on Useless Things Last Weekend—How Do I Stop This Cycle?

Can I Withdraw My Entire Roth 401k Contribution After 5 Years?

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

We’re planning for retirement but still rent in NYC – can you retire early without owning a home?

Planning for college: Are parents budgeting $200K in 529s plus $20K+ per year in extra spending?

Passive Income Ideas to Start Before Summer Ends

Should I trade up to my dream home now or work longer for financial independence?

Maybe It’s selfish, but my parents hid my $3 million inheritance and it backfired. I lived my whole life under financial worry

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

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The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

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