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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…

Christian Drerup | May 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT

Is Leaving Your Children Out of Your Will the Right Choice?

Estate planning is no easy task. Yet, as we age, the need to make some truly important decisions looms larger…

David Beren | May 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM EDT

My Father is Losing His Job – Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

It’s an unfortunate truth that far too many people of baby boomer age and looking to stay in the workforce…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

AI Is Huge Threat to Social Security

Some models of the effects of AI show more and more people will live into their 100s. Social Security cannot…

Joey Frenette | May 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM EDT

Why I, a Financial Advisor, Question the Focus on Dividends Over Total Returns

A lot of retirees who live off passive investment income seem to care a lot more about dividends than the…

Rich Duprey | May 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM EDT

Invest $75K in Nvidia or Broadcom? A Strategy for Early Retirement

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has reshaped markets since 2022, propelled by breakthroughs like ChatGPT, which showcased AI’s transformative power.…

Maurie Backman | May 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM EDT

5 Crucial Credit Card Anti-Theft Measures You Shouldn’t Overlook

Credit cards are a convenient way to pay for purchases while racking up rewards for the things you’re buying. But…

Maurie Backman | May 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM EDT

With an 800 Credit Score, Which Initial Card Hacks Offer the Best Returns?

The average American consumer has a credit score of 715, says Experian, one of the three major reporting bureaus.…

Maurie Backman | May 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM EDT

The Typical 401(k)-Only Retirement: My Dad’s Story at 67

There’s a reason a lot of people opt to save for retirement in a 401(k). These plans make it…

Joey Frenette | May 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM EDT

I Have $600,000 at 29 — Should I Rely Solely on the Stock Market or Diversify?

In this piece, we’ll check in on the curious case involving a Reddit user who’s managed to save up $600,000…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM EDT

$5 Million at 50-Something: Rich Enough to Retire, or Just Scared?”

While the full retirement age for Americans is 67, many savers find themselves dreaming of retiring early. Making that dream…

Maurie Backman | May 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT

$4,000 Charged and Cleared in 24 Hours: Was This a Smart Credit Card Move?

There’s a reason credit cards tend to get a bad rap. Credit cards charge exorbitant amounts of interest when…

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Personal Finance Articles

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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?

Is Leaving Your Children Out of Your Will the Right Choice?

My Father is Losing His Job – Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

AI Is Huge Threat to Social Security

Why I, a Financial Advisor, Question the Focus on Dividends Over Total Returns

Invest $75K in Nvidia or Broadcom? A Strategy for Early Retirement

5 Crucial Credit Card Anti-Theft Measures You Shouldn’t Overlook

With an 800 Credit Score, Which Initial Card Hacks Offer the Best Returns?

The Typical 401(k)-Only Retirement: My Dad’s Story at 67

I Have $600,000 at 29 — Should I Rely Solely on the Stock Market or Diversify?

$5 Million at 50-Something: Rich Enough to Retire, or Just Scared?”

$4,000 Charged and Cleared in 24 Hours: Was This a Smart Credit Card Move?

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

Windermere or Winter Park: Which Orlando-Area Retirement Destination Fits your Budget?

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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?

Is Leaving Your Children Out of Your Will the Right Choice?

My Father is Losing His Job – Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

AI Is Huge Threat to Social Security

Why I, a Financial Advisor, Question the Focus on Dividends Over Total Returns

Invest $75K in Nvidia or Broadcom? A Strategy for Early Retirement

5 Crucial Credit Card Anti-Theft Measures You Shouldn’t Overlook

With an 800 Credit Score, Which Initial Card Hacks Offer the Best Returns?

The Typical 401(k)-Only Retirement: My Dad’s Story at 67

I Have $600,000 at 29 — Should I Rely Solely on the Stock Market or Diversify?

$5 Million at 50-Something: Rich Enough to Retire, or Just Scared?”

$4,000 Charged and Cleared in 24 Hours: Was This a Smart Credit Card Move?

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

Windermere or Winter Park: Which Orlando-Area Retirement Destination Fits your Budget?

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A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

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