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Joey Frenette | Mar 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM EDT

I’m anxious about another layoff despite earning $600k a year – is there a faster way to reach our retirement goals?

With all the mass layoffs that have been in the news in recent months (more like recent years), it’s natural…

Maurie Backman | Mar 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM EDT

We’re in our late-30s with $3 million in liquid assets – can my spouse’s $550k salary alone support our family if I retire?

Some people end up retiring early because they want to. Others end up retiring early because they lose their…

Maurie Backman | Mar 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM EDT

I’m halfway to my $5 million target and burning out – do I chase a better job or risk losing momentum on retirement?

When I was in my 20s, my finance job was very stressful. But it wasn’t just that I found…

Maurie Backman | Mar 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM EDT

I’m on track for a multi-million 401(k) – is there a ‘too big’ balance that forces me into higher taxes later?

It’s an unfortunate thing that many people enter retirement with little to no money in savings. But in this…

Marc Guberti | Mar 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM EDT

With $2.5 million in a 403(b) and $4 million in taxable accounts, what’s our smartest strategy for housing short-term Treasuries?

A Redditor has approximately $2.5 million in a 403(b) and $4 million in taxable accounts. The individual brought up this…

Marc Guberti | Mar 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM EDT

We’re empty-nesters in our 50s and bought $2.5 million house – what kind of return on our investment can we expect?

Downsizing can make a lot of sense when you become an empty nester. A couple in their 50s finds themselves…

Joey Frenette | Mar 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM EDT

I’d really like to have someone advising me and managing my money, but I’m curious if others in this general income bracket use financial advisors

The more elevated your net worth and the higher you climb up the income ladder, the more valuable the services…

John Seetoo | Mar 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM EDT

I’m retiring in 3 years when I turn 70 – how the bulk of my IRA be in bonds to reduce my RMDs?

There is a Wall Street financial generalization that still rings true a majority of the time: portfolios should focus on…

Joey Frenette | Mar 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM EDT

3 Signs Your Retirement Portfolio Is Not Prepared for a Recession

With the stock market falling into one of its fastest corrections in recent memory, many retirees may be wondering if…

Joel South | Mar 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM EDT

Middle Class, Poor, Rich? This Is How You Figure It Out

It’s tax time in America, and as taxpayers total up how much they owe, or how much they’ll get back…

David Beren | Mar 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM EDT

10 Questions to Ask a Financial Planner About Social Security

When you think about all of the different ways Social Security can benefit your life, like additional income during retirement,…

David Beren | Mar 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM EDT

I’m A Boomer With A $3 Million Dollar Home And $15m Saved And Feel Very Burnt out

When you consider what would be “enough” in your life regarding net worth, this number will differ for everyone. It…

David Beren | Mar 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM EDT

We’re in our 30s with a $2.5 million net worth – is buying a new F-150 for family road trips too big of a splurge?

When you think about the whole FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) and what it generally means for people, the…

David Beren | Mar 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM EDT

I Used to Believe Umbrella Insurance Was a Waste of Money, But These 9 Realities Changed My Mind

In life, there is a far too common belief that you only need the minimum amount of insurance money to…

Joey Frenette | Mar 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT

My Wife’s Mom Has a Pension Decision $80K Lump Sum or $700 a Month Forever – What’s the Savvy Move?

It’s a common dilemma for pensioners and lucky lotto winners: take the cash today or be drip-fed a smaller amount…

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I’m anxious about another layoff despite earning $600k a year – is there a faster way to reach our retirement goals?

We’re in our late-30s with $3 million in liquid assets – can my spouse’s $550k salary alone support our family if I retire?

I’m halfway to my $5 million target and burning out – do I chase a better job or risk losing momentum on retirement?

I’m on track for a multi-million 401(k) – is there a ‘too big’ balance that forces me into higher taxes later?

With $2.5 million in a 403(b) and $4 million in taxable accounts, what’s our smartest strategy for housing short-term Treasuries?

We’re empty-nesters in our 50s and bought $2.5 million house – what kind of return on our investment can we expect?

I’d really like to have someone advising me and managing my money, but I’m curious if others in this general income bracket use financial advisors

I’m retiring in 3 years when I turn 70 – how the bulk of my IRA be in bonds to reduce my RMDs?

3 Signs Your Retirement Portfolio Is Not Prepared for a Recession

Middle Class, Poor, Rich? This Is How You Figure It Out

10 Questions to Ask a Financial Planner About Social Security

I’m A Boomer With A $3 Million Dollar Home And $15m Saved And Feel Very Burnt out

We’re in our 30s with a $2.5 million net worth – is buying a new F-150 for family road trips too big of a splurge?

I Used to Believe Umbrella Insurance Was a Waste of Money, But These 9 Realities Changed My Mind

My Wife’s Mom Has a Pension Decision $80K Lump Sum or $700 a Month Forever – What’s the Savvy Move?

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Emerging Markets Are Embarrassing the S&P 500: EEM Up 28% YTD

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

Personal Finance Articles

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I’m anxious about another layoff despite earning $600k a year – is there a faster way to reach our retirement goals?

We’re in our late-30s with $3 million in liquid assets – can my spouse’s $550k salary alone support our family if I retire?

I’m halfway to my $5 million target and burning out – do I chase a better job or risk losing momentum on retirement?

I’m on track for a multi-million 401(k) – is there a ‘too big’ balance that forces me into higher taxes later?

With $2.5 million in a 403(b) and $4 million in taxable accounts, what’s our smartest strategy for housing short-term Treasuries?

We’re empty-nesters in our 50s and bought $2.5 million house – what kind of return on our investment can we expect?

I’d really like to have someone advising me and managing my money, but I’m curious if others in this general income bracket use financial advisors

I’m retiring in 3 years when I turn 70 – how the bulk of my IRA be in bonds to reduce my RMDs?

3 Signs Your Retirement Portfolio Is Not Prepared for a Recession

Middle Class, Poor, Rich? This Is How You Figure It Out

10 Questions to Ask a Financial Planner About Social Security

I’m A Boomer With A $3 Million Dollar Home And $15m Saved And Feel Very Burnt out

We’re in our 30s with a $2.5 million net worth – is buying a new F-150 for family road trips too big of a splurge?

I Used to Believe Umbrella Insurance Was a Waste of Money, But These 9 Realities Changed My Mind

My Wife’s Mom Has a Pension Decision $80K Lump Sum or $700 a Month Forever – What’s the Savvy Move?

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

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