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Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT

I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

When you think about the things you do in your spare time, learning about Social Security probably isn’t one of…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

It’s kind of hard not to be envious of people with large trust funds. Many of them can sit…

Christy Bieber | May 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM EDT

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Buying a car has been a challenge in recent years. The semiconductor shortage caused costs to surge during the pandemic,…

David Beren | May 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM EDT

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

It might sound silly, but choosing the right credit card is far more important than most people realize. Not only…

Maurie Backman | May 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

Saving for retirement isn’t always easy. It often means making sacrifices and spending your money very carefully. In this…

Maurie Backman | May 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM EDT

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Having a not-so-great credit score may not be something that bothers you on a regular basis. But when it stops…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM EDT

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Baby Boomers are reaching traditional retirement age, but are not following the old traditional path of giving up work and…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

If you are investing for your future, your 401(k) is an attractive account to put money into. It’s got a…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Social Security is a universally popular benefits program that has kept millions of seniors out of poverty. It is also…

Rich Duprey | May 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM EDT

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

As retirement nears, reallocating a 401(k) becomes critical to balance growth, income, and risk, ensuring savings last through decades of…

David Beren | May 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Over the last few decades, it’s become commonplace to think that to retire comfortably in America, you need at least…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

Home ownership remains a key pillar of the American Dream. As one of the biggest expenses that consumers will ever…

Rich Duprey | May 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM EDT

Has the Safe Withdrawal Rate Doubled from 4% to 8%?

Retirement planning hinges on determining a sustainable withdrawal rate to ensure savings last a lifetime, but shifting market conditions in…

David Beren | May 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey’s Bold Advice to a $200K Earner Carrying Debt

When it comes to paying off debt, there is no simple and guaranteed way that works for everyone. In other…

John Seetoo | May 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM EDT

Using JEPQ for Regular Dividends—Is It Worth the Trade-Off?

Investors seeking sizable capital appreciation will usually search out aggressive growth stocks and exchange traded funds that are tied to…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

Has the Safe Withdrawal Rate Doubled from 4% to 8%?

Dave Ramsey’s Bold Advice to a $200K Earner Carrying Debt

Using JEPQ for Regular Dividends—Is It Worth the Trade-Off?

Here’s How You Can Retire In America’s Pickleball Capital

Her Grandmother Is 103. For a Healthy 65-Year-Old With That Family History, the Break-Even Age Is the Wrong Way to Time Social Security.

Let Your Dividends Do The Housework For You. Literally.

Here's How You Can Retire In America's Pickleball Capital

Her Grandmother Is 103. For a Healthy 65-Year-Old With That Family History, the Break-Even Age Is the Wrong Way to Time Social Security.

Here’s How You Can Retire In America’s Pickleball Capital

Her Grandmother Is 103. For a Healthy 65-Year-Old With That Family History, the Break-Even Age Is the Wrong Way to Time Social Security.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

Has the Safe Withdrawal Rate Doubled from 4% to 8%?

Dave Ramsey’s Bold Advice to a $200K Earner Carrying Debt

Using JEPQ for Regular Dividends—Is It Worth the Trade-Off?

Here’s How You Can Retire In America’s Pickleball Capital

Her Grandmother Is 103. For a Healthy 65-Year-Old With That Family History, the Break-Even Age Is the Wrong Way to Time Social Security.

Let Your Dividends Do The Housework For You. Literally.

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Here's How You Can Retire In America's Pickleball Capital

Her Grandmother Is 103. For a Healthy 65-Year-Old With That Family History, the Break-Even Age Is the Wrong Way to Time Social Security.