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David Beren | Mar 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM EDT

How to Dodge the Worst Possible Money Mistakes That Most People Make

When it comes to avoiding money mistakes, the rules are clear if you want to try your best to manage…

David Beren | Mar 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM EDT

How Side Hustles Are Turning Into Full-Time Jobs — And What It Means for the Economy

For better or worse, the state of America’s economy has turned the gig economy from a fad into a staple…

Christy Bieber | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM EDT

We’re in our early 30s with $2 million saved – should we scale back or wait until we hit $5 million?

A Reddit user with a $2 million net worth is considering taking a sabbatical. His $2 million net worth includes…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM EDT

I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

There was a time in my life when I had a very difficult time spending money on anything other…

Joey Frenette | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

The appetite for high-multiple growth stocks has really faded in recent weeks. And while the S&P 500 seems well on…

Christy Bieber | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

A 36-year-old Reddit user has a $14 million net worth and he brings home around $3 million each year in…

David Beren | Mar 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM EDT

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Unfortunately, navigating family after the death of a loved one can be one of the most challenging things anyone has…

Joel South | Mar 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM EDT

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

American taxpayers get a bad rap, and sometimes unfairly so. In 2024, the nonpartisan Tax Foundation conducted a poll of…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM EDT

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

Some people are happy to get a modest inheritance. That could mean inheriting $30,000 or $40,000 and using the…

John Seetoo | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM EDT

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

People who pursue a FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) philosophy aggressively save and invest with a goal towards retiring young…

Christy Bieber | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

A 40-year-old Reddit user who regularly accepts money from his rich father is interested in finding a way to arrange…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM EDT

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

Many savers are drawn to traditional IRAs and 401(k)s because they offer a tax break on contributions. But in…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM EDT

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

As parents, we tend to be inclined to sacrifice everything for the sake of our kids. But…

Joel South | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM EDT

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

Some people have very high hopes. People like the writer in today’s letter drawn from the Reddit mailbag, for example.…

Rich Duprey | Mar 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM EDT

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

Receiving a small inheritance can be a blessing, even when it is not a windfall. Every little bit helps towards…

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Personal Finance Articles

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How to Dodge the Worst Possible Money Mistakes That Most People Make

How Side Hustles Are Turning Into Full-Time Jobs — And What It Means for the Economy

We’re in our early 30s with $2 million saved – should we scale back or wait until we hit $5 million?

I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

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The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How to Dodge the Worst Possible Money Mistakes That Most People Make

How Side Hustles Are Turning Into Full-Time Jobs — And What It Means for the Economy

We’re in our early 30s with $2 million saved – should we scale back or wait until we hit $5 million?

I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

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