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David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

While there are many different ways that baby boomers can make money right now, one of the easier things to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM EDT

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

With the rise of gambling apps and increased speculation on meme stocks and short-dated options, it’s not hard to imagine…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

Anytime someone starts seriously considering their FIRE (financial independence, retire early) number, there is hope that they are close enough…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM EDT

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

Significant age gaps between couples aren’t all too uncommon. While a gap of over 10 years may entail thinking differently…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM EDT

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

A cash back credit card allows you to save some money on every purchase. These cards also allow you to…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM EDT

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Some people turn to financial advisors when they need help with reaching their long-term financial goals. While there is a…

Christy Bieber | Apr 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

A 29-year-old Reddit poster is trying to decide whether he should keep prioritizing 401(k) contributions or whether he should contribute…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

One of the most popular cash-back card types available today is that of the 5% rotating category. Popularized by cards…

Christy Bieber | Apr 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM EDT

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

A Reddit user in her mid-30s is making $200,000 per year, but unfortunately, she is miserable at her work. Her…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

As the most popular credit card type available today, cashback rewards give you a “discount” on every purchase. This is…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

One of the biggest questions anyone who wants to earn cash-back rewards with a credit card has to ask is,…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM EDT

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

If you’re taking part in the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), you are likely hoping that once you reach…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

Not everyone starts planning their retirement early. Some people start in their 30s and 40s and want to catch up.…

Maurie Backman | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM EDT

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Social Security is a program that millions of older Americans rely on. Yet it’s facing its share of financial…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

Dave Ramsey has talked with many people on his show. Some of them are in bad financial situations, but others…

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Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

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Three Value Focused ETFs Pay Solid Dividends and Keep Outperforming the Market in 2026

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Personal Finance Articles

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Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

Why SOXX’s Next 12 Months Hinge on Five Tech Giants’ Capex Decisions

These 3 S&P 500 ETFs Are Nearly Identical But After Doing the Math One of Them Saves You Money Over a Lifetime

Three Value Focused ETFs Pay Solid Dividends and Keep Outperforming the Market in 2026

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