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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…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

A Reddit user is being asked to return to the office. Unfortunately, since his office would be a very long…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM EDT

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

One of the best aspects of participating in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is that once you hit…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM EDT

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

A 41-year-old Reddit poster has taken a mini-retirement, but he’s having more difficulty with the process than he expected. He…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM EDT

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

In the credit card world, the debate between debit and credit has been going on for seemingly forever and shows…

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Personal Finance Articles

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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

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

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66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

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