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Joel South | May 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM EDT

Married 10 Years, but My Husband Refuses to Combine Finances: Dave Ramsey Responds

Dave Ramsey took a call from a woman who had done everything right, or so she thought. Married ten years,…

Joey Frenette | May 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT

How I’m Exploring Credit Card Hacking for Weekend Trips – What Are Your Tips?

With the rising costs of everything and tariffs on the way, that ideal dream vacation stands to become further out…

Joey Frenette | May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM EDT

I Sold My Rental Property to Invest in JEPQ – Here’s Why I Made This Bold Move

Some covered call ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) certainly pack a massive punch when it comes to yield. And while they…

Christy Bieber | May 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Skipping a $50K Advisor Fee After Losing a Spouse—Wise or Foolish?

A 54-year-old Reddit user is trying to figure out whether she should be paying $50K for a financial advisor or…

Maurie Backman | May 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM EDT

At 48 With $4.5M in Assets—Is It Time to Walk Away From Work?

Some people can’t wait to escape a bad job situation. But if you like your job, the decision to leave…

David Beren | May 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

My Mother Ruined My Credit Score – How Can I Fix It Before Buying a House?

Unfortunately, as soon as your credit falls below a certain level, challenges can mount, not only with how to get…

Joey Frenette | May 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM EDT

Is My Dad’s $15K 401(k) Tax Bill Actually My Problem?

Dealing with added financial liabilities upon the passing of a loved one can really feel like a few ounces of…

Joey Frenette | May 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM EDT

I Love My PayPal Debit Card – How I Earn 5% Back on Groceries and Apparel

It pays dividends to use the right credit or debit card at the checkout counter. Undoubtedly, some consumers value simplicity…

Rich Duprey | May 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM EDT

Is Aiming for $10M in Savings Enough for Early Retirement?

The pursuit of $10 million for early retirement is a popular goal in the Fat FIRE community. It is often…

Chris MacDonald | May 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM EDT

These Are the Factors That Could Affect Your Social Security Payments

More than 10,000 baby boomers are making the transition to becoming retirees on a daily basis in the U.S. alone.…

David Beren | May 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

Is It Possible to Retire By 35 If You’ve Banked $1 Million?

While not universally true, there is some truth to the idea that many people would love to retire as early…

Chris MacDonald | May 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

Baby Boomers Used to Love Gifting Savings Bonds – Here’s Why No One Does It Anymore

For many baby boomers, receiving savings bonds as a gift was a rite of passage. Whether we’re talking about major…

Christy Bieber | May 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM EDT

$40K used cars, $200K in 529s, and $20K+ a year in extras—are we underestimating the real cost of college years?

A Reddit user is hoping to retire early, but he isn’t sure what to do about covering college costs for…

David Beren | May 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

Is Financial Independence the Same as Being Rich? My Thoughts on Budgeting and Wealth Perception

If there is a question that people in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world love to discuss the most,…

Christy Bieber | May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Is $2 Million Still Enough to Retire on in the U.S.?

If you have $2 million in your retirement nest egg, you have considerably more money than most people have saved…

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Married 10 Years, but My Husband Refuses to Combine Finances: Dave Ramsey Responds

How I’m Exploring Credit Card Hacking for Weekend Trips – What Are Your Tips?

I Sold My Rental Property to Invest in JEPQ – Here’s Why I Made This Bold Move

Skipping a $50K Advisor Fee After Losing a Spouse—Wise or Foolish?

At 48 With $4.5M in Assets—Is It Time to Walk Away From Work?

My Mother Ruined My Credit Score – How Can I Fix It Before Buying a House?

Is My Dad’s $15K 401(k) Tax Bill Actually My Problem?

I Love My PayPal Debit Card – How I Earn 5% Back on Groceries and Apparel

Is Aiming for $10M in Savings Enough for Early Retirement?

These Are the Factors That Could Affect Your Social Security Payments

Is It Possible to Retire By 35 If You’ve Banked $1 Million?

Baby Boomers Used to Love Gifting Savings Bonds – Here’s Why No One Does It Anymore

$40K used cars, $200K in 529s, and $20K+ a year in extras—are we underestimating the real cost of college years?

Is Financial Independence the Same as Being Rich? My Thoughts on Budgeting and Wealth Perception

Is $2 Million Still Enough to Retire on in the U.S.?

A Business Owner Paid Himself a Low Salary for Decades to Save on Taxes. The Trade-Off Shows Up Now, in a Smaller Social Security Check, and Selling the Company Won’t Fix It.

A $750,000 Portfolio That Can Reliably Produce $4,000 a Month

Former Fed President: “Core Inflation Is Too High.” Here’s Why the Fed May Not Be Done Tightening

A Business Owner Paid Himself a Low Salary for Decades to Save on Taxes. The Trade-Off Shows Up Now, in a Smaller Social Security Check, and Selling the Company Won't Fix It.

A $750,000 Portfolio That Can Reliably Produce $4,000 a Month

A Business Owner Paid Himself a Low Salary for Decades to Save on Taxes. The Trade-Off Shows Up Now, in a Smaller Social Security Check, and Selling the Company Won’t Fix It.

A $750,000 Portfolio That Can Reliably Produce $4,000 a Month

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Married 10 Years, but My Husband Refuses to Combine Finances: Dave Ramsey Responds

How I’m Exploring Credit Card Hacking for Weekend Trips – What Are Your Tips?

I Sold My Rental Property to Invest in JEPQ – Here’s Why I Made This Bold Move

Skipping a $50K Advisor Fee After Losing a Spouse—Wise or Foolish?

At 48 With $4.5M in Assets—Is It Time to Walk Away From Work?

My Mother Ruined My Credit Score – How Can I Fix It Before Buying a House?

Is My Dad’s $15K 401(k) Tax Bill Actually My Problem?

I Love My PayPal Debit Card – How I Earn 5% Back on Groceries and Apparel

Is Aiming for $10M in Savings Enough for Early Retirement?

These Are the Factors That Could Affect Your Social Security Payments

Is It Possible to Retire By 35 If You’ve Banked $1 Million?

Baby Boomers Used to Love Gifting Savings Bonds – Here’s Why No One Does It Anymore

$40K used cars, $200K in 529s, and $20K+ a year in extras—are we underestimating the real cost of college years?

Is Financial Independence the Same as Being Rich? My Thoughts on Budgeting and Wealth Perception

Is $2 Million Still Enough to Retire on in the U.S.?

A Business Owner Paid Himself a Low Salary for Decades to Save on Taxes. The Trade-Off Shows Up Now, in a Smaller Social Security Check, and Selling the Company Won’t Fix It.

A $750,000 Portfolio That Can Reliably Produce $4,000 a Month

Former Fed President: “Core Inflation Is Too High.” Here’s Why the Fed May Not Be Done Tightening

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