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Christy Bieber | May 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

Even With a 720+ Score, Using Debit Means You’re Leaving Benefits on the Table

Building a strong credit score is important for many reasons, as it opens the door to affordable borrowing and helps…

John Seetoo | May 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Filing for Social Security – and How to Avoid Them

96% of Americans lose an average of $111,000 in their Social Security income due to mistakes made while filing for…

Maurie Backman | May 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM EDT

Suze Orman’s 2025 Credit Card Alert: Still Time to Correct Your Course

In 2024, the average American’s credit card debt rose to $6,730, according to Experian. But that doesn’t mean everyone…

Christy Bieber | May 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM EDT

Peter Lynch’s Take: Why Hedging the Market Often Backfires

Peter Lynch is a well-known investor who managed the Magellan Fund at Fidelity for 13 years. His successful investing enabled…

Rich Duprey | May 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey’s Warning: Don’t Tap Your 401(k) to Pay Your Mortgage

When faced with rising rent and mounting debt, the temptation to dip into a 401(k) to buy a home can…

Christy Bieber | May 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

Is $5 Million Really ‘No Man’s Land’ for Retirement? My Thoughts on Polarizing Opinions

A Reddit user is tackling a controversial question head-on. He’s posted in the “Chubby FIRE” forum, which is for people…

Marc Guberti | May 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM EDT

Insider Secrets: How the Rich Legally Wipe Out Debt Fast

If you’re in debt, you don’t have to stay that way. Making regular monthly payments, being more prudent with your…

David Beren | May 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM EDT

Discovering My Parents Went Broke in Secret—Five Years Too Late

One of the worst things any child can hear is that their parents are not financially stable. The hope is…

Maurie Backman | May 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM EDT

Relying on Old Apple Stock at 55: Too Risky for Early Retirement?

When you come upon a winning stock in your portfolio, it’s a good idea to hang onto it and…

David Beren | May 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM EDT

Charlie Munger Said The first $100,000 is the worst, and He’s Right

If you’re someone even remotely interested in earning money in the market, there is a good chance you have heard…

David Beren | May 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM EDT

How Millionaires Use Legal Loopholes to Erase Debt—And You Can Too

If you’re a millionaire, congratulations, you have made it, and you should only be thinking about what to do with…

Christy Bieber | May 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM EDT

Medicare Brokers Steered Retirees Into Worse Plans to Earn Higher Commissions

Retirees often spend a significant portion of their income on healthcare expenses as age-related decline leads to a higher need…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM EDT

Managing a 401(k) Alone Without Sharing With Siblings

Losing a family member can unleash a tsunami of emotions. In some cases, it may also lead to lifestyle changes,…

David Beren | May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM EDT

Beyond Saving: What We’re Missing in Our 20-Year Retirement Plan

One of the most important aspects of jumping into the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is to know exactly…

David Beren | May 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM EDT

If You’ve Saved $5 Million By 50, Do You Need to Keep Contributing to Your 401(k)?

If you are fortunate enough to have a pretty sizable amount of money tucked away by the time you are…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Even With a 720+ Score, Using Debit Means You’re Leaving Benefits on the Table

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Filing for Social Security – and How to Avoid Them

Suze Orman’s 2025 Credit Card Alert: Still Time to Correct Your Course

Peter Lynch’s Take: Why Hedging the Market Often Backfires

Dave Ramsey’s Warning: Don’t Tap Your 401(k) to Pay Your Mortgage

Is $5 Million Really ‘No Man’s Land’ for Retirement? My Thoughts on Polarizing Opinions

Insider Secrets: How the Rich Legally Wipe Out Debt Fast

Discovering My Parents Went Broke in Secret—Five Years Too Late

Relying on Old Apple Stock at 55: Too Risky for Early Retirement?

Charlie Munger Said The first $100,000 is the worst, and He’s Right

How Millionaires Use Legal Loopholes to Erase Debt—And You Can Too

Medicare Brokers Steered Retirees Into Worse Plans to Earn Higher Commissions

Managing a 401(k) Alone Without Sharing With Siblings

Beyond Saving: What We’re Missing in Our 20-Year Retirement Plan

If You’ve Saved $5 Million By 50, Do You Need to Keep Contributing to Your 401(k)?

How To Turn A Portfolio Into $500 A Month Without Chasing Dangerous Yields

Why Michael Burry’s Massive Bet Against Micron Could Be His Biggest Mistake Yet

SoFi Price Prediction: The Stock Set for 13% Upside

72-Year-Old Gives $20,000 to Charity Annually. A Subtler Tax Strategy Shields the Gift From the New 2026 Floor Entirely

How To Turn A Portfolio Into $500 A Month Without Chasing Dangerous Yields

Gold Is Up Again in 2026 and After Reviewing Every Way to Own Bullion These 3 ETFs Cover the Trade at Three Cost Levels

72-Year-Old Gives $20,000 to Charity Annually. A Subtler Tax Strategy Shields the Gift From the New 2026 Floor Entirely

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Even With a 720+ Score, Using Debit Means You’re Leaving Benefits on the Table

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Filing for Social Security – and How to Avoid Them

Suze Orman’s 2025 Credit Card Alert: Still Time to Correct Your Course

Peter Lynch’s Take: Why Hedging the Market Often Backfires

Dave Ramsey’s Warning: Don’t Tap Your 401(k) to Pay Your Mortgage

Is $5 Million Really ‘No Man’s Land’ for Retirement? My Thoughts on Polarizing Opinions

Insider Secrets: How the Rich Legally Wipe Out Debt Fast

Discovering My Parents Went Broke in Secret—Five Years Too Late

Relying on Old Apple Stock at 55: Too Risky for Early Retirement?

Charlie Munger Said The first $100,000 is the worst, and He’s Right

How Millionaires Use Legal Loopholes to Erase Debt—And You Can Too

Medicare Brokers Steered Retirees Into Worse Plans to Earn Higher Commissions

Managing a 401(k) Alone Without Sharing With Siblings

Beyond Saving: What We’re Missing in Our 20-Year Retirement Plan

If You’ve Saved $5 Million By 50, Do You Need to Keep Contributing to Your 401(k)?

How To Turn A Portfolio Into $500 A Month Without Chasing Dangerous Yields

Why Michael Burry’s Massive Bet Against Micron Could Be His Biggest Mistake Yet

SoFi Price Prediction: The Stock Set for 13% Upside

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