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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…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

There’s a reason I made a point not to check my portfolio once the stock market started tanking in early…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Many people have turned to Dave Ramsey to improve their finances, including a 28-year-old in the Dave Ramsey subreddit. The…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM EDT

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

When you consider all the different ways you can make a payment these days between cash, PayPal, debit card, credit…

Joey Frenette | Apr 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Taking the right risks while one’s children are young could prove incredibly smart, even in the face of nearer-term risks…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM EDT

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

It’s a real-world truth that your first credit card, especially if you get it while in high school or college,…

John Seetoo | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

Skip generation families are an unfortunately growing trend. They are defined as families where one or more minors are in…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM EDT

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

Saving money was not an easy thing to do in 2024. Inflation was still pretty rampant last year, and…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM EDT

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

The stock market has experienced its share of upheaval since early April, when tariff policies were announced. Since then, many…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

There may come a point in your life when find yourself on the receiving end of a pile of…

Aaron Webber | Apr 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT

19 Cities Where Americans Are Feeling the Pinch of Higher Property Taxes

Recently had a conversation with your neighbor about their high property taxes? When was the last time you looked at…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM EDT

I’m in my mid-30s and considering working with a financial advisor but I’m on the fence about whether it’s worth the cost.

My path to hiring a financial advisor was an interesting one. As someone who writes about personal finance and…

Joey Frenette | Apr 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM EDT

At 73, I’m Losing 10% of My 401k—How Do I Protect My Retirement Savings?

Trump tariffs have been rocking portfolios around the world. Even a defensive-minded portfolio light on high-multiple tech stocks and heavy…

Rich Duprey | Apr 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM EDT

2 in 3 Americans Believe the Tax Code Is Too Complex – Can Trump Fix It?

The U.S. tax code remains a labyrinth that baffles most Americans. A National Tax Literacy Poll conducted by the Tax…

Marc Guberti | Apr 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM EDT

My Journey to Financial Independence – How I Plan to Invest $330,000

The earlier you start investing, the more time you give your portfolio to compound. A 29-year-old man is taking this…

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

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

19 Cities Where Americans Are Feeling the Pinch of Higher Property Taxes

I’m in my mid-30s and considering working with a financial advisor but I’m on the fence about whether it’s worth the cost.

At 73, I’m Losing 10% of My 401k—How Do I Protect My Retirement Savings?

2 in 3 Americans Believe the Tax Code Is Too Complex – Can Trump Fix It?

My Journey to Financial Independence – How I Plan to Invest $330,000

If CLARITY Clears the Senate by August, Where Does XRP Trade by Q4?

Retirees With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Face a Hidden Tax Bomb at 73: Here’s How to Avoid It

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

Retirees With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Face a Hidden Tax Bomb at 73: Here's How to Avoid It

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

If CLARITY Clears the Senate by August, Where Does XRP Trade by Q4?

Retirees With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Face a Hidden Tax Bomb at 73: Here’s How to Avoid It

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

19 Cities Where Americans Are Feeling the Pinch of Higher Property Taxes

I’m in my mid-30s and considering working with a financial advisor but I’m on the fence about whether it’s worth the cost.

At 73, I’m Losing 10% of My 401k—How Do I Protect My Retirement Savings?

2 in 3 Americans Believe the Tax Code Is Too Complex – Can Trump Fix It?

My Journey to Financial Independence – How I Plan to Invest $330,000

If CLARITY Clears the Senate by August, Where Does XRP Trade by Q4?

Retirees With $1.2 Million in a 401(k) Face a Hidden Tax Bomb at 73: Here’s How to Avoid It

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

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