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Maurie Backman | Apr 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

Are There Really Dead People Still Receiving Benefits? My Sister Thinks So

It would probably be fair to call Social Security one of the most important government programs in existence today.…

Maurie Backman | Apr 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT

How I Plan to Protect My Kids’ $20,000 Inheritance from Inflation and Overspending

Coming into a large sum of money is generally considered to be a good thing. The problem, though, is…

Christy Bieber | Apr 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM EDT

I Lost My Job – Should I Withdraw from My 401K or IRA to Prepare for the Worst?

A Reddit user has lost his job, and he’s not sure what to do. While he has some money in…

Maurie Backman | Apr 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM EDT

I have $50 million but don’t know what to spend my money on

When I was working in finance in my 20s and got my first large bonus, a strange thing happened.…

John Seetoo | Apr 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM EDT

President Trump says “Social Security is sacred to me, but it’s got to be run right”

In one of his first major decisions after his January 2025 inauguration, President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk to lead…

John Seetoo | Apr 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM EDT

My IRAs will soon cover only what I spend – should I pause Roth conversions given the current tax rates?

Retirees are wise to follow news about income taxes very closely. The threat of Joe Biden’s proposed 82,000 armed IRS…

David Beren | Apr 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM EDT

How I Manage Finances with My Non-Financially Savvy Fiancé – Should We Combine Everything After Marriage?

When you finally decide to join your life with someone else, you start your new life by making a series…

David Beren | Apr 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM EDT

Is $2,800 a Smart Mortgage Payment When I Take Home $5,200 Monthly?

If you are considering buying a home, the first and most important thing you must do is figure out what…

Maurie Backman | Apr 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT

I’m 50 with $10 million. How do I find the best financial advisor?

If financial advisors were free, perhaps more people would use them. But understandably, financial advisors need to make money…

Christy Bieber | Apr 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM EDT

I’m 72 and Facing a Tough Choice: Pay My Taxes or Lose My Home – What Should I Do?

A 72-year-old Reddit user is trying to figure out how to handle a tough situation. He bought a home that…

Maurie Backman | Apr 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT

My Friend’s Social Security Benefits Have Been Suspended – What Should We Do Next?

Many retired Americans today rely on Social Security to make ends meet. But sometimes, things don’t go smoothly in…

David Beren | Apr 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

One Trip to Japan Ruined My Discipline With Credit Cards. Should I Throw In The Towel?

It should go without saying that even if you try to do something you feel is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you…

David Beren | Apr 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM EDT

What is my ideal retirement number – $1 million, $5 million, or $10 million?

When it comes time to decide when to retire, if you are a member of the FIRE community, especially ChubbyFIRE,…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM EDT

5 Reasons Why the U.S. Government Should Start a Bitcoin Reserve – But Probably Won’t

As the private sector becomes immersed with the cryptocurrency market, the public sector is looking to follow in its footsteps.…

Christy Bieber | Apr 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

My Church Internship Gave Me a 1099 Instead of a W2 – Am I Really a Contractor?

A Reddit user posted recently because he is upset that the church he worked for classified him as an independent…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Are There Really Dead People Still Receiving Benefits? My Sister Thinks So

How I Plan to Protect My Kids’ $20,000 Inheritance from Inflation and Overspending

I Lost My Job – Should I Withdraw from My 401K or IRA to Prepare for the Worst?

I have $50 million but don’t know what to spend my money on

President Trump says “Social Security is sacred to me, but it’s got to be run right”

My IRAs will soon cover only what I spend – should I pause Roth conversions given the current tax rates?

How I Manage Finances with My Non-Financially Savvy Fiancé – Should We Combine Everything After Marriage?

Is $2,800 a Smart Mortgage Payment When I Take Home $5,200 Monthly?

I’m 50 with $10 million. How do I find the best financial advisor?

I’m 72 and Facing a Tough Choice: Pay My Taxes or Lose My Home – What Should I Do?

My Friend’s Social Security Benefits Have Been Suspended – What Should We Do Next?

One Trip to Japan Ruined My Discipline With Credit Cards. Should I Throw In The Towel?

What is my ideal retirement number – $1 million, $5 million, or $10 million?

5 Reasons Why the U.S. Government Should Start a Bitcoin Reserve – But Probably Won’t

My Church Internship Gave Me a 1099 Instead of a W2 – Am I Really a Contractor?

Endless Sun on Florida’s Gulf Coast: Here’s How to Retire There at 65 on $1.1 Million

Tech Experts Warn: Memory Shortage Crisis Won’t Ease Until 2028, and RAM Makers Have No Incentive to Fix It

Why U.S. AI Restrictions Could Give China an Unexpected Advantage Following the Android Playbook

Endless Sun on Florida's Gulf Coast: Here's How to Retire There at 65 on $1.1 Million

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

Endless Sun on Florida’s Gulf Coast: Here’s How to Retire There at 65 on $1.1 Million

Tech Experts Warn: Memory Shortage Crisis Won’t Ease Until 2028, and RAM Makers Have No Incentive to Fix It

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Are There Really Dead People Still Receiving Benefits? My Sister Thinks So

How I Plan to Protect My Kids’ $20,000 Inheritance from Inflation and Overspending

I Lost My Job – Should I Withdraw from My 401K or IRA to Prepare for the Worst?

I have $50 million but don’t know what to spend my money on

President Trump says “Social Security is sacred to me, but it’s got to be run right”

My IRAs will soon cover only what I spend – should I pause Roth conversions given the current tax rates?

How I Manage Finances with My Non-Financially Savvy Fiancé – Should We Combine Everything After Marriage?

Is $2,800 a Smart Mortgage Payment When I Take Home $5,200 Monthly?

I’m 50 with $10 million. How do I find the best financial advisor?

I’m 72 and Facing a Tough Choice: Pay My Taxes or Lose My Home – What Should I Do?

My Friend’s Social Security Benefits Have Been Suspended – What Should We Do Next?

One Trip to Japan Ruined My Discipline With Credit Cards. Should I Throw In The Towel?

What is my ideal retirement number – $1 million, $5 million, or $10 million?

5 Reasons Why the U.S. Government Should Start a Bitcoin Reserve – But Probably Won’t

My Church Internship Gave Me a 1099 Instead of a W2 – Am I Really a Contractor?

Endless Sun on Florida’s Gulf Coast: Here’s How to Retire There at 65 on $1.1 Million

Tech Experts Warn: Memory Shortage Crisis Won’t Ease Until 2028, and RAM Makers Have No Incentive to Fix It

Why U.S. AI Restrictions Could Give China an Unexpected Advantage Following the Android Playbook

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