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Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM EDT

I’m 38 with a $3.5 million net worth – how do people go from 7 figures to high 8 or 9 figures in a decade?

There are millions of Americans who have less than $1,000 to their name. And the Federal Reserve recently found…

Rich Duprey | Apr 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM EDT

I’m sitting on $5 million worth of crypto – should I sell to diversify and eat the $1 million tax bill?

The rise of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has created more than a few millionaires, many of whom arose from working within the…

Rich Duprey | Apr 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM EDT

How I Overcame A Divorce to Plan My Retirement

A divorce can take a big financial toll on you, let alone the emotional roller coaster ride you go on.…

Rich Duprey | Apr 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT

My Father Passed Away Leaving $15K in Taxes Owed on His 401k Cash Out—Am I Responsible?

As Benjamin Franklin said, death and taxes are life’s only certainties. And when someone dies, their estate becomes a focal…

Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM EDT

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

Mortgage rates have been stubbornly high this year — as they have been for quite some time. So if…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

If you’re a young investor who’s got 30 years to invest, the latest Trump tariff-driven market correction may present more…

Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM EDT

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

Once you reach a certain level of wealth, you may be inclined to treat yourself to different luxuries. That…

Maurie Backman | Apr 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM EDT

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Working with a financial advisor has a lot of benefits. For one thing, a financial advisor can bring you…

Drew Wood | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM EDT

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

These are unusual times in U.S. politics and the economy. And unusual times can translate into unusual profits, or losses,…

Drew Wood | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM EDT

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially when it turns out to have hidden costs that break your budget. Before…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM EDT

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Even if you’ve got a mortgage on a starter home (rather than your dream home that you’ll be staying in),…

Joey Frenette | Apr 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM EDT

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Convertible bond ETFs found themselves on a stealthy ascent in the first half of a first quarter that’s now come…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM EDT

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

Planning for retirement is a long-term process. You establish a plan, start working toward it, and make adjustments as needed.…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM EDT

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

A Redditor turned to the Personal Finance subreddit for advice about what to do with his stepson’s survivor benefits. The…

Marc Guberti | Mar 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM EDT

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

A Redditor is looking to get out of his corporate job but isn’t sure if he has enough cash to…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m 38 with a $3.5 million net worth – how do people go from 7 figures to high 8 or 9 figures in a decade?

I’m sitting on $5 million worth of crypto – should I sell to diversify and eat the $1 million tax bill?

How I Overcame A Divorce to Plan My Retirement

My Father Passed Away Leaving $15K in Taxes Owed on His 401k Cash Out—Am I Responsible?

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

Could This Texas Town Be America's Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker's Salary

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 38 with a $3.5 million net worth – how do people go from 7 figures to high 8 or 9 figures in a decade?

I’m sitting on $5 million worth of crypto – should I sell to diversify and eat the $1 million tax bill?

How I Overcame A Divorce to Plan My Retirement

My Father Passed Away Leaving $15K in Taxes Owed on His 401k Cash Out—Am I Responsible?

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea—Here’s How It Could Make Me $171,000

I Have 30 Years to Invest: Are Market Dips Actually a Blessing for My Cost Basis?

I Sold My Investment Properties—What Do I Need to Know Before Buying an Expensive Car?

I’m a woman in my early 20s and a previous financial advisor was less than perfect in terms of treating me as an equal. What do you recommend?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate — Or Should You Wait Till Fall?

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home No One Talks About

Should I pay off my mortgage early if this isn’t my forever home?

Why Convertible Bond ETFs Were Quietly Thriving This Year

Why Planning for Retirement at 60 Is Causing Me Anxiety About the Future

How I Plan to Use My Son’s $1,100 Survivor Benefits to Ensure His Financial Success

I hate my $150K corporate job but I can’t pull the trigger on retirement – is my savings and military pension enough to quit?

Could This Texas Town Be America’s Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker’s Salary

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

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Could This Texas Town Be America's Most Underrated Golf Retirement Destination?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Worker's Salary