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Maurie Backman | Aug 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM EDT

What I Learned Trying to Factor Social Security Into My Retirement Plans

Social Security is an extremely important income source for many retired Americans today. Unfortunately, a lot of retirees rely…

David Beren | Aug 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM EDT

My husband wants me to retire in my 40s but I don’t know if it’s financially realistic

For many couples out in the world today, the question of when to retire is naturally starting to come up…

David Beren | Aug 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM EDT

I Want To Retire at 50 With $5 Million But Need to Shift From Stocks to Bonds: How Do I Rebalance Efficiently?

One of the most important things anyone can do as they get close to retirement or even start thinking about…

Chris MacDonald | Aug 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM EDT

How to Use Social Security Tools and Calculators: 6 Quick Tips

Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot…

John Seetoo | Aug 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM EDT

Being Surrounded With Millionaires Feels Like Chasing Unicorns

“Stop Trying to Reinvent The Wheel” Arnold Schwarzenegger once explained the secret of his business acumen: By spending more time…

Maurie Backman | Aug 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM EDT

Should I Only Use Interest From My $1.2 Million Inheritance For Family Expenses?

It’s not such an uncommon thing to be the recipient of an inheritance. But it’s certainly not so common…

Maurie Backman | Aug 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM EDT

Would Lifting the Social Security Cap Really Solve Half of the Funding Problem?

If you’ve heard rumors that Social Security is on the verge of going bankrupt, you’ll be happy to know…

Maurie Backman | Aug 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM EDT

Is Contributing 50% of My Salary to My 401k a Smart Move?

It’s not a given that you’ll have access to a 401(k) plan through your job. But if your company…

John Seetoo | Aug 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM EDT

I Invested My House Down Payment in ULTY And It Changed My Life

The Reddit FIRE (financial independence, retire early) and DIY investor community has gone ga-ga over the YieldMax Ultra Option Income…

Chris MacDonald | Aug 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM EDT

I Used to Think a 529 Was the Perfect Educational Savings Vehicle, Until I Learned These Drawbacks

For many families, 529 plans are considered the ideal way to save for education, offering tax-free growth, state tax benefits,…

Vandita Jadeja | Aug 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM EDT

Am I Addicted to Buying ETFs? My Spending on VOO Is Out of Control

You can be addicted to anything, but if your addictions are making money for you, it may not look like…

John Seetoo | Aug 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM EDT

ULTY Will Thrive in Today’s Market

“No Guts, No Glory” – Major General Frederick Corbin Blesse, USAF The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEATCA: ULTY)…

Maurie Backman | Aug 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM EDT

I’m Using My ULTY Dividends to Buy Berkshire Stock – Where Are You Reinvesting Yours?

One of the nice things about investing in assets that pay dividends is seeing your portfolio generate income passively.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM EDT

Social Security’s Low COLA Will Hurt Some Seniors

Seniors on tight budgets could struggle financially in the year ahead, as Social Security payments barely keep pace with inflation.

Maurie Backman | Aug 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM EDT

2026’s COLA Is Coming — And It Might Be Good News for Baby Boomers

At this stage of the year, seniors on Social Security tend to get a little antsy waiting for news…

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What I Learned Trying to Factor Social Security Into My Retirement Plans

My husband wants me to retire in my 40s but I don’t know if it’s financially realistic

I Want To Retire at 50 With $5 Million But Need to Shift From Stocks to Bonds: How Do I Rebalance Efficiently?

How to Use Social Security Tools and Calculators: 6 Quick Tips

Being Surrounded With Millionaires Feels Like Chasing Unicorns

Should I Only Use Interest From My $1.2 Million Inheritance For Family Expenses?

Would Lifting the Social Security Cap Really Solve Half of the Funding Problem?

Is Contributing 50% of My Salary to My 401k a Smart Move?

I Invested My House Down Payment in ULTY And It Changed My Life

I Used to Think a 529 Was the Perfect Educational Savings Vehicle, Until I Learned These Drawbacks

Am I Addicted to Buying ETFs? My Spending on VOO Is Out of Control

ULTY Will Thrive in Today’s Market

I’m Using My ULTY Dividends to Buy Berkshire Stock – Where Are You Reinvesting Yours?

Social Security’s Low COLA Will Hurt Some Seniors

2026’s COLA Is Coming — And It Might Be Good News for Baby Boomers

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

“FAFSA Really Is a Funnel to Get People Into Student Loan Debt”: Dave Ramsey Warns Parents Against Draining Their Savings in Pursuit of More Financial Aid

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

What I Learned Trying to Factor Social Security Into My Retirement Plans

My husband wants me to retire in my 40s but I don’t know if it’s financially realistic

I Want To Retire at 50 With $5 Million But Need to Shift From Stocks to Bonds: How Do I Rebalance Efficiently?

How to Use Social Security Tools and Calculators: 6 Quick Tips

Being Surrounded With Millionaires Feels Like Chasing Unicorns

Should I Only Use Interest From My $1.2 Million Inheritance For Family Expenses?

Would Lifting the Social Security Cap Really Solve Half of the Funding Problem?

Is Contributing 50% of My Salary to My 401k a Smart Move?

I Invested My House Down Payment in ULTY And It Changed My Life

I Used to Think a 529 Was the Perfect Educational Savings Vehicle, Until I Learned These Drawbacks

Am I Addicted to Buying ETFs? My Spending on VOO Is Out of Control

ULTY Will Thrive in Today’s Market

I’m Using My ULTY Dividends to Buy Berkshire Stock – Where Are You Reinvesting Yours?

Social Security’s Low COLA Will Hurt Some Seniors

2026’s COLA Is Coming — And It Might Be Good News for Baby Boomers

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

“FAFSA Really Is a Funnel to Get People Into Student Loan Debt”: Dave Ramsey Warns Parents Against Draining Their Savings in Pursuit of More Financial Aid

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The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”