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Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM EDT

I Raised My Credit Score 125 Points And Earned $2,000 At The Same Time. This Is The Playbook.

There’s a reason credit cards tend to get such a bad reputation. A lot of people manage to get…

Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM EDT

Here’s the Truth About Social Security Benefit Cuts

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for income. And while some seniors use Social…

Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM EDT

Should I let my wife retire early and risk private medical costs for our family of four?

Many people dream of retiring early and the freedom that comes with it. And if you save well enough,…

Joey Frenette | Apr 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM EDT

Should I cancel my old credit card or keep paying the fee?

There are pros and cons involving the closure of a credit card. If you’ve found you’re hanging onto one or…

Rich Duprey | Apr 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT

President Trump promised that he would “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare” – is he keeping his word?

On the campaign trail in 2024, President Donald Trump vowed to “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare.”…

Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM EDT

Should I Pause My 401K Contributions to Reach My Home Down Payment Faster at 26?

Many people dream of owning a home. But because so many Americans struggle to save money, you may find…

Rich Duprey | Apr 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM EDT

Should I prioritize the Chase Trifecta or explore the C1 VX/V for my new credit card setup?

Building an optimal credit card strategy ahead of a major purchase requires more than just interest rates, though that is…

Christy Bieber | Apr 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

My parents are letting us pay them for their $340,000 house on my $75,000 a year salary and Dave Ramsey thinks I’m crazy

A caller to the Dave Ramsey Show shared an interesting dilemma recently– and Ramsey was not too happy with the…

David Beren | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM EDT

I Don’t Understand Why Someone Wouldn’t Use A Cash Back Credit Card

While it seems as if the benefits of using a credit card that gives you rewards is one of the…

Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM EDT

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

Social Security pays retirement benefits to millions of older Americans today. But those aren’t the only type of benefits…

Joey Frenette | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM EDT

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

It’s not all too often to find a 20-something-year-old retiree on the dating scene, especially given macro headwinds, persistent inflation,…

Christy Bieber | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

A Reddit poster is trying to figure out if he’s going to be ready to retire in a few years.…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

A Reddit user who follows the finance guru Dave Ramsey recently purchased a home. The poster explained that he put…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

A Reddit user in his early 40s is in a position where he can retire. He has a wife and…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM EDT

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

If you inherit an IRA, you must withdraw all of its funds within 10 years. This spacing is quite beneficial…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I Raised My Credit Score 125 Points And Earned $2,000 At The Same Time. This Is The Playbook.

Here’s the Truth About Social Security Benefit Cuts

Should I let my wife retire early and risk private medical costs for our family of four?

Should I cancel my old credit card or keep paying the fee?

President Trump promised that he would “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare” – is he keeping his word?

Should I Pause My 401K Contributions to Reach My Home Down Payment Faster at 26?

Should I prioritize the Chase Trifecta or explore the C1 VX/V for my new credit card setup?

My parents are letting us pay them for their $340,000 house on my $75,000 a year salary and Dave Ramsey thinks I’m crazy

I Don’t Understand Why Someone Wouldn’t Use A Cash Back Credit Card

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

If You Have $1.1 Million Saved at 60, Here Is the Monthly Income You Can Actually Count On

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I Raised My Credit Score 125 Points And Earned $2,000 At The Same Time. This Is The Playbook.

Here’s the Truth About Social Security Benefit Cuts

Should I let my wife retire early and risk private medical costs for our family of four?

Should I cancel my old credit card or keep paying the fee?

President Trump promised that he would “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare” – is he keeping his word?

Should I Pause My 401K Contributions to Reach My Home Down Payment Faster at 26?

Should I prioritize the Chase Trifecta or explore the C1 VX/V for my new credit card setup?

My parents are letting us pay them for their $340,000 house on my $75,000 a year salary and Dave Ramsey thinks I’m crazy

I Don’t Understand Why Someone Wouldn’t Use A Cash Back Credit Card

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

If You Have $1.1 Million Saved at 60, Here Is the Monthly Income You Can Actually Count On

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