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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…

Christy Bieber | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

A Reddit user is newly retired at 52, and his wife can work anywhere. The couple is in a really…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM EDT

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

One of the most important things anyone can do pre-retirement is to start thinking through what needs to happen every…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

One of the things that happens to most people in the FIRE community (financial independence, early retirement) is that once…

John Seetoo | Apr 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM EDT

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) ethos contains several principles, but is fairly agnostic as to the methods of achieving…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM EDT

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

When deciding which type of credit card you should use today, there is a good chance you’ll hear a cash…

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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

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

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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

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

Live Nasdaq Composite: Cautious Optimism Takes Hold as Chip Stocks Rebound and SpaceX IPO Nears

6 Months Later: Is Vanguard’s Overlooked Monthly Income ETF Still Worth It?

Why a $1.4 Million 401(k) Makes That Side Hustle Far More Expensive Than You Think

What a $1.5 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays a Retired Couple After Federal Tax, State Tax, and IRMAA

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