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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…

Sam Stebbins | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM EDT

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

Taxes are the single largest source of government revenue in the United States. At the federal level, taxes are levied…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM EDT

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

A Reddit poster is confused about the Social Security Administration’s estimate of his future benefits that he sees when he…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

There’s a reason workers are commonly advised to save for retirement in an IRA or 401(k) plan. These accounts…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM EDT

We’re Americans living in Europe and spend $70k living in a big city – do we have enough money saved to scale back from work?

A Reddit user is 44 years old and is tired of working. He and his wife are living in Europe…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

A Reddit user made a mistake with his mortgage payments, and it is having serious long-term consequences. The poster, who…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM EDT

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

What would you do if you quit a job, retired early with enough money to live on, and loved your…

Maurie Backman | Apr 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

There’s a reason Social Security recipients have gotten to enjoy larger cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in recent years. Inflation has been…

Joey Frenette | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM EDT

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

Things have been looking down for most stocks and ETFs so far this year. With Donald Trump recently criticizing Federal…

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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?

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

We’re Americans living in Europe and spend $70k living in a big city – do we have enough money saved to scale back from work?

My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

Metals and Mining Just Doubled the S&P 500 YTD: XME’s Quiet Tear

The Fed Just Quietly Released Surprisingly Bad Economic News. Is a Recession Already Starting?

The $109,000 Income Threshold That Triggers a $1,148 Medicare Surcharge Most Retirees Miss

The $109,000 Income Threshold That Triggers a $1,148 Medicare Surcharge Most Retirees Miss

A 56-Year-Old Couple With $3.6M in 401(k)s Discovers $24,000 Annual Tax Leak They Can Plug

Metals and Mining Just Doubled the S&P 500 YTD: XME’s Quiet Tear

The Fed Just Quietly Released Surprisingly Bad Economic News. Is a Recession Already Starting?

Personal Finance Articles

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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?

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

We’re Americans living in Europe and spend $70k living in a big city – do we have enough money saved to scale back from work?

My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

Metals and Mining Just Doubled the S&P 500 YTD: XME’s Quiet Tear

The Fed Just Quietly Released Surprisingly Bad Economic News. Is a Recession Already Starting?

The $109,000 Income Threshold That Triggers a $1,148 Medicare Surcharge Most Retirees Miss

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The $109,000 Income Threshold That Triggers a $1,148 Medicare Surcharge Most Retirees Miss

A 56-Year-Old Couple With $3.6M in 401(k)s Discovers $24,000 Annual Tax Leak They Can Plug