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John Seetoo | Jun 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM EDT

I’ve achieved financial freedom but am considering a demanding new role – will I resent losing my flexibility in five years?

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement started in 2009 with Sam Dogan’s blog, Financial Samurai. It picked up steam…

Joey Frenette | Jun 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM EDT

Why I’m Considering SCHD ETF for Dividends – What Am I Missing?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) is one of the most popular ETFs for a reason: it’s a low-cost,…

Maurie Backman | Jun 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM EDT

How To Achieve A Near-Perfect Credit Score by Age 35

A perfect credit score of 850 is hard to attain. According to recent data from Experian, one of the three…

Marc Guberti | Jun 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM EDT

Magic Johnson: The Best Way to Build Wealth is to Help Others

Many people aspire to build long-term wealth. A higher net worth will give you more options and make it easier…

Dana George | Jun 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

Rethinking My Financial Strategy – Should I Invest More in Life Now and Less Later?

You appear to be asking whether you should invest more money now and less when you’re older. The answer is…

Rich Duprey | Jun 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM EDT

Should I Convert My $300K SCHD into SPYI and QQQI for Higher Yields Before Retirement?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) is a popular choice for dividend investors, tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend…

Joey Frenette | Jun 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM EDT

How I Achieved Financial Independence at 46 with $4 Million – My Journey to a Frugal Retirement

Getting FIRE’d (slang for early retirement in the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) community) in one’s 40s is a dream…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM EDT

Why I Think Walmart and Aldi Grocery Prices Are the Same – Are We Alone in This Opinion?

As people all over the country are looking for any way possible to reduce their overall expenses, cheaper groceries are…

John Seetoo | Jun 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM EDT

With $1.1 million in taxable accounts and a $700,000 mortgage, should I rebalance or pay down debt for a guaranteed 4.5% return?

In days gone by, a general rule of thumb for retirement accounts was for a roughly 75/25 stock to bond…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM EDT

The Case for Cash Back: Why Are Some People Still Not Using These Rewarding Cards?

There is no question that in today’s credit card world, cash-back is king. While travel cards still enjoy their time…

Maurie Backman | Jun 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT

Is It Better to Pay off Small Credit Card Balances, Or Leave Them Be?

There’s a reason so many Americans end up with credit card debt. Instead of paying their balances in full every…

David Beren | Jun 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

I’m on the cusp of early retirement – how do I manage the fear of a 1% financial catastrophe?

As a parent and provider, one of the biggest concerns you can deal with is being gone. What happens to…

Joey Frenette | Jun 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM EDT

Are You Missing Out? Unearthing the Credit Card Perks Issuers Don’t Advertise

Credit cards may get a bad rep for having incredibly high annual percentage rates (APR) that drag big spenders even…

Marc Guberti | Jun 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM EDT

I Make $200K a Year From a Trust Fund, Is 50 Too Soon to Retire?

While most people retire in their 60s or 70s, Fat FIRE advocates aim to retire sooner without living on a…

David Beren | Jun 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

New to Cash Back Credit Cards? Essential Information for Starters

Getting started in the credit card world can undoubtedly feel overwhelming. With so many different options between cash-back and travel…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’ve achieved financial freedom but am considering a demanding new role – will I resent losing my flexibility in five years?

Why I’m Considering SCHD ETF for Dividends – What Am I Missing?

How To Achieve A Near-Perfect Credit Score by Age 35

Magic Johnson: The Best Way to Build Wealth is to Help Others

Rethinking My Financial Strategy – Should I Invest More in Life Now and Less Later?

Should I Convert My $300K SCHD into SPYI and QQQI for Higher Yields Before Retirement?

How I Achieved Financial Independence at 46 with $4 Million – My Journey to a Frugal Retirement

Why I Think Walmart and Aldi Grocery Prices Are the Same – Are We Alone in This Opinion?

With $1.1 million in taxable accounts and a $700,000 mortgage, should I rebalance or pay down debt for a guaranteed 4.5% return?

The Case for Cash Back: Why Are Some People Still Not Using These Rewarding Cards?

Is It Better to Pay off Small Credit Card Balances, Or Leave Them Be?

I’m on the cusp of early retirement – how do I manage the fear of a 1% financial catastrophe?

Are You Missing Out? Unearthing the Credit Card Perks Issuers Don’t Advertise

I Make $200K a Year From a Trust Fund, Is 50 Too Soon to Retire?

New to Cash Back Credit Cards? Essential Information for Starters

The 10-Year Marriage Rule Just Cost Her $1,400 a Month in Social Security. Here’s Why the Calendar Matters

Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early May Be A Retirement Mistake

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion “Unfunded Obligation” as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

The 10-Year Marriage Rule Just Cost Her $1,400 a Month in Social Security. Here's Why the Calendar Matters

Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early May Be A Retirement Mistake

The 10-Year Marriage Rule Just Cost Her $1,400 a Month in Social Security. Here’s Why the Calendar Matters

Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early May Be A Retirement Mistake

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’ve achieved financial freedom but am considering a demanding new role – will I resent losing my flexibility in five years?

Why I’m Considering SCHD ETF for Dividends – What Am I Missing?

How To Achieve A Near-Perfect Credit Score by Age 35

Magic Johnson: The Best Way to Build Wealth is to Help Others

Rethinking My Financial Strategy – Should I Invest More in Life Now and Less Later?

Should I Convert My $300K SCHD into SPYI and QQQI for Higher Yields Before Retirement?

How I Achieved Financial Independence at 46 with $4 Million – My Journey to a Frugal Retirement

Why I Think Walmart and Aldi Grocery Prices Are the Same – Are We Alone in This Opinion?

With $1.1 million in taxable accounts and a $700,000 mortgage, should I rebalance or pay down debt for a guaranteed 4.5% return?

The Case for Cash Back: Why Are Some People Still Not Using These Rewarding Cards?

Is It Better to Pay off Small Credit Card Balances, Or Leave Them Be?

I’m on the cusp of early retirement – how do I manage the fear of a 1% financial catastrophe?

Are You Missing Out? Unearthing the Credit Card Perks Issuers Don’t Advertise

I Make $200K a Year From a Trust Fund, Is 50 Too Soon to Retire?

New to Cash Back Credit Cards? Essential Information for Starters

The 10-Year Marriage Rule Just Cost Her $1,400 a Month in Social Security. Here’s Why the Calendar Matters

Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early May Be A Retirement Mistake

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion “Unfunded Obligation” as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

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