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David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

There is likely to be a sense of guilt whenever the time comes to say goodbye to corporate life or…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

Social Security is an important source of income for a large number of retirees today. And without those benefits, many…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

thinkOne of the best situations anyone can find themselves in is when their job is going better than expected. The…

John Seetoo | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

Social Security benefits for retirement age couples and widowed families can be a crucial financial lifesaver for many with insufficient…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Whenever you jump into a conversation on Reddit and the subject of a financial advisor comes up, look out, as…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

When I had my kids, one of the toughest decisions I had to make was whether to put my…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

A lot of people worry about what retirement will look like from a financial standpoint. And that’s understandable. It…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM EDT

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

A Reddit user got a balance transfer offer that had a 0% APR for a promotional period. He used the…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM EDT

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

If you live in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, the 4% rule is one of the crown jewels…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM EDT

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Many people who weren’t worried about a recession at the start of the year are concerned about one now. Tariff…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM EDT

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

A Reddit user is very concerned about the state of his credit. The issue is that he is paying only…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM EDT

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

Owning a vacation rental is a dream for a lot of people. And in some cases, it could be…

Sam Stebbins | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM EDT

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

Taxes are the single largest source of government revenue in the United States. At the federal level, taxes are levied…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM EDT

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

A Reddit poster is confused about the Social Security Administration’s estimate of his future benefits that he sees when he…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

There’s a reason workers are commonly advised to save for retirement in an IRA or 401(k) plan. These accounts…

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I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion “Unfunded Obligation” as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

The Average 67-Year-Old’s Income Looks Safe – Until It Crosses the IRMAA Line.

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion "Unfunded Obligation" as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

The Average 67-Year-Old's Income Looks Safe - Until It Crosses the IRMAA Line.

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion “Unfunded Obligation” as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

The Average 67-Year-Old’s Income Looks Safe – Until It Crosses the IRMAA Line.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

We’re in our early 50s with $4 million liquid and $1.1 million tied up in a vacation rental – can we truly retire soon or should we sell?

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

How will inflation factor into my $4k monthly estimate from Social Security years down the road?

Retiring before 60 and worried about big capital gains – should I restructure my mix of ETFs and mutual funds right now?

Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion “Unfunded Obligation” as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

The Average 67-Year-Old’s Income Looks Safe – Until It Crosses the IRMAA Line.

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

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Social Security Faces a $29.3 Trillion "Unfunded Obligation" as Trump Officials Pitch Immediate 25% Benefit Cut for All Retirees

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