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Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM EDT

Social Security Payments Should Rise 2.7% Next Year

Social Security will continue to pay the cost-of-living adjustment. The Senior Citizens League forecasts the increase for next year at…

David Beren | Sep 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM EDT

10 Elon Musk Quotes Every 40-Year-Old Should Live By

From his early role at PayPal to DOGE, Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, and more, Elon Musk is certainly everywhere, all at…

David Beren | Sep 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM EDT

My Dad Wants To Live Off Dividends From Only $250,000

For many retirees, there is a pretty big question about how to handle living off a finite amount of money.…

Christy Bieber | Sep 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Attention Boomers: You Have Less Than 1 Month Until The Most Important Social Security Announcement of the Year

If you are a Baby Boomer and you are collecting Social Security, you have less than a month until one…

Christy Bieber | Sep 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Suze Orman Shares The Truth on Social Security After New Tax Law

Social Security is a crucial source of income for many seniors, so understanding the details of how these benefits work…

David Beren | Sep 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM EDT

Should I Claim Social Security at 70 or Start at FRA Based on Predictions for 2034?

One of the biggest decisions anyone moving into retirement has to make is when to start claiming Social Security. What…

David Beren | Sep 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

I pulled $5 million out of stocks and now feel stuck without good options

Whether you have $50,000 or $5 million, one of the most challenging decisions to make is what to do when…

Maurie Backman | Sep 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM EDT

We’re Mid-50’s with $2 Million in our 401(k) and a $120k Pension Per Year: Are We Good to Retire?

Early retirement looks very different at 55 than at 35. With $4.5 million across a 401(k) and brokerage account, plus…

Vandita Jadeja | Sep 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

I Hit My First $1,000 in Annual Dividends – Here’s How I Did It

Dividends have gained immense popularity lately. It could be due to the interest rate cuts this month, sending investors back…

Christy Bieber | Sep 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM EDT

What Are The Key Factors For When Should I Claim Social Security?

What’s the right age to claim Social Security? A Reddit user who has been considering this issue said recently that…

Christy Bieber | Sep 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Should I start collecting Social Security at 62 to let my IRA investments grow?

According to research from the Senior Citizens League, 2/3 of seniors rely on Social Security for over half of the…

Christy Bieber | Sep 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM EDT

Are Credit Card Rewards Really Worth It? My Thoughts on SUBs and Cash Back

How much work is it worth putting into earning credit card rewards? A Reddit poster asked this question recently. The…

Maurie Backman | Sep 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM EDT

2 Policy Changes Americans Need to Fix Social Security

These days, millions of older Americans collect a benefit from Social Security each month. And for many retirees, that benefit…

Joey Frenette | Sep 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

Worried About a Recession? Here’s What to Know Before Moving Your 401(k) to Cash

When this article was first published in September 2025, the question was whether the S&P 500 could manage a "three-peat"…

David Beren | Sep 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

U.S. Adults Under 40: Maxing Out Retirement Accounts and Other Smart Money Moves to Ensure a Comfortable Retirement

24/7 Create a set financial plan before you turn 40. Establish retirement accounts. Make sure you always have an emergency…

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Social Security Payments Should Rise 2.7% Next Year

10 Elon Musk Quotes Every 40-Year-Old Should Live By

My Dad Wants To Live Off Dividends From Only $250,000

Attention Boomers: You Have Less Than 1 Month Until The Most Important Social Security Announcement of the Year

Suze Orman Shares The Truth on Social Security After New Tax Law

Should I Claim Social Security at 70 or Start at FRA Based on Predictions for 2034?

I pulled $5 million out of stocks and now feel stuck without good options

We’re Mid-50’s with $2 Million in our 401(k) and a $120k Pension Per Year: Are We Good to Retire?

I Hit My First $1,000 in Annual Dividends – Here’s How I Did It

What Are The Key Factors For When Should I Claim Social Security?

Should I start collecting Social Security at 62 to let my IRA investments grow?

Are Credit Card Rewards Really Worth It? My Thoughts on SUBs and Cash Back

2 Policy Changes Americans Need to Fix Social Security

Worried About a Recession? Here’s What to Know Before Moving Your 401(k) to Cash

U.S. Adults Under 40: Maxing Out Retirement Accounts and Other Smart Money Moves to Ensure a Comfortable Retirement

Why Your $1.6 Million 401(k) Could Cost You Six Figures in Taxes Without Strategic Roth Conversions

What It Takes to Retire to Minnesota’s Lake Country at 62 on $900,000

Congress Has Six Years to Save Social Security: Here’s What’s at Stake

Why Your $1.6 Million 401(k) Could Cost You Six Figures in Taxes Without Strategic Roth Conversions

What It Takes to Retire to Minnesota's Lake Country at 62 on $900,000

Why Your $1.6 Million 401(k) Could Cost You Six Figures in Taxes Without Strategic Roth Conversions

What It Takes to Retire to Minnesota’s Lake Country at 62 on $900,000

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Social Security Payments Should Rise 2.7% Next Year

10 Elon Musk Quotes Every 40-Year-Old Should Live By

My Dad Wants To Live Off Dividends From Only $250,000

Attention Boomers: You Have Less Than 1 Month Until The Most Important Social Security Announcement of the Year

Suze Orman Shares The Truth on Social Security After New Tax Law

Should I Claim Social Security at 70 or Start at FRA Based on Predictions for 2034?

I pulled $5 million out of stocks and now feel stuck without good options

We’re Mid-50’s with $2 Million in our 401(k) and a $120k Pension Per Year: Are We Good to Retire?

I Hit My First $1,000 in Annual Dividends – Here’s How I Did It

What Are The Key Factors For When Should I Claim Social Security?

Should I start collecting Social Security at 62 to let my IRA investments grow?

Are Credit Card Rewards Really Worth It? My Thoughts on SUBs and Cash Back

2 Policy Changes Americans Need to Fix Social Security

Worried About a Recession? Here’s What to Know Before Moving Your 401(k) to Cash

U.S. Adults Under 40: Maxing Out Retirement Accounts and Other Smart Money Moves to Ensure a Comfortable Retirement

Why Your $1.6 Million 401(k) Could Cost You Six Figures in Taxes Without Strategic Roth Conversions

What It Takes to Retire to Minnesota’s Lake Country at 62 on $900,000

Congress Has Six Years to Save Social Security: Here’s What’s at Stake

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