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Carl Sullivan | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT

How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

It sounds nearly impossible on paper: a couple with a $250,000 annual income somehow is still running a $5,000 monthly…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM EDT

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

Cynthia from Missouri asked a question that probably crosses the mind of every investor who has ever looked at their…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

An $85,000 annual income sits right at the edge of what a $1.25 million portfolio can realistically deliver, but only…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A first-time homeowner called into The Ramsey Show on April 6 with a gut feeling he had made a mistake.…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

Most executives who participate in non-qualified deferred compensation plans spend more time thinking about how much to defer than about…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

At 54 with $1.8 million saved, you are in a strong position. The gap between “strong” and “finished” is exactly…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM EDT

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

You have $2.2 million saved, your bills are covered, and you show up at a retail store twice a week…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

At 78, you’ve already cleared the first Requited Monthly Distribution (RMD) hurdle years ago. The distributions are mandatory, the tax…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

$400,000 invested at an 8% yield produces $32,000 a year from pipeline and midstream partnerships, roughly matching what the average…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

Shelley’s husband lost stock gains by pulling money out and reinvesting it, a decision that cost the family real money…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

$42,000 a year is a number that shows up in a lot of places: a modest retirement supplement, a part-time…

Jeremy Phillips | Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Eggs are cheaper. Butter is cheaper. Cheese has come down. And yet something feels off every time you push a…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

A breadwinner earning $170,000 a year called into The Ramsey Show recently with a frustration that cuts to the heart…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 15, 2026 at 7:44 AM EDT

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

High earners who execute the backdoor Roth IRA correctly can still generate an unnecessary tax bill through one specific timing…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

Mary became a widow at 38 when her husband Kevin passed away, leaving her with farmland, their home, and a…

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Personal Finance Articles

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How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

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Miss Medicare Enrollment at 65 and the Penalty Isn't a Fine. It's a Higher Premium for Life.

He Enrolled in Medicare at 65. His 62-Year-Old Wife Lost Her Coverage the Same Week.

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Miss Medicare Enrollment at 65 and the Penalty Isn’t a Fine. It’s a Higher Premium for Life.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

Stock Market Live July 27, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Rallying on U.S.-Iran War Pause

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Rise as Oil Prices Fall But Chip Stocks Drop on China’s Competitive Threat

Live: Can Applied Digital Rebound From Its 33% Selloff After Tonight’s Q4 Results?

The Big AI Capex Question: Should Investors Buy Nvidia or Broadcom This Week?

Miss Medicare Enrollment at 65 and the Penalty Isn’t a Fine. It’s a Higher Premium for Life.

He Enrolled in Medicare at 65. His 62-Year-Old Wife Lost Her Coverage the Same Week.

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Miss Medicare Enrollment at 65 and the Penalty Isn't a Fine. It's a Higher Premium for Life.

He Enrolled in Medicare at 65. His 62-Year-Old Wife Lost Her Coverage the Same Week.