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Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM EDT

From 8 Cards to 3 with a 650 Score: A Strategy for Streamlining Your Wallet

There are some credit card users who limit themselves to a single card, while other people might have 10 or…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM EDT

Why Do We Feel Poor Despite Higher Incomes? A Deep Dive Into American Financial Perceptions

On a global level, the U.S. is generally considered a wealthy country. In light of that, one Reddit user…

Marc Guberti | May 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM EDT

Why I’m Ready to Cancel My AMEX Gold Card – The Hidden Costs of Coupon Cards

You don’t have to use the same credit card forever. Getting a new credit card can give you access to…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT

I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

When you think about the things you do in your spare time, learning about Social Security probably isn’t one of…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

It’s kind of hard not to be envious of people with large trust funds. Many of them can sit…

Christy Bieber | May 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM EDT

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Buying a car has been a challenge in recent years. The semiconductor shortage caused costs to surge during the pandemic,…

David Beren | May 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM EDT

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

It might sound silly, but choosing the right credit card is far more important than most people realize. Not only…

Maurie Backman | May 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

Saving for retirement isn’t always easy. It often means making sacrifices and spending your money very carefully. In this…

Maurie Backman | May 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM EDT

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Having a not-so-great credit score may not be something that bothers you on a regular basis. But when it stops…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM EDT

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Baby Boomers are reaching traditional retirement age, but are not following the old traditional path of giving up work and…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

If you are investing for your future, your 401(k) is an attractive account to put money into. It’s got a…

Christy Bieber | May 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Social Security is a universally popular benefits program that has kept millions of seniors out of poverty. It is also…

Rich Duprey | May 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM EDT

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

As retirement nears, reallocating a 401(k) becomes critical to balance growth, income, and risk, ensuring savings last through decades of…

David Beren | May 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Over the last few decades, it’s become commonplace to think that to retire comfortably in America, you need at least…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

Home ownership remains a key pillar of the American Dream. As one of the biggest expenses that consumers will ever…

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From 8 Cards to 3 with a 650 Score: A Strategy for Streamlining Your Wallet

Why Do We Feel Poor Despite Higher Incomes? A Deep Dive Into American Financial Perceptions

Why I’m Ready to Cancel My AMEX Gold Card – The Hidden Costs of Coupon Cards

I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

“FAFSA Really Is a Funnel to Get People Into Student Loan Debt”: Dave Ramsey Warns Parents Against Draining Their Savings in Pursuit of More Financial Aid

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

From 8 Cards to 3 with a 650 Score: A Strategy for Streamlining Your Wallet

Why Do We Feel Poor Despite Higher Incomes? A Deep Dive Into American Financial Perceptions

Why I’m Ready to Cancel My AMEX Gold Card – The Hidden Costs of Coupon Cards

I’m Eligible for Social Security But Want to Know if I Can Claim a Spousal Benefit As Well

Trust Fund at 38: Charting My Course to Financial Independence

Buying a New Car? It Could Cost You $2K to $12K More Due to New Tariffs

Seeking One New Card Without the Hassle: What’s the Smartest Choice?

Why It’s So Hard to Stop Saving Once You Hit Your Number

How I Achieved A 132 Point Credit Score Transformation

Only 10% of Boomers Have Retired. Here are the Obstacles Standing in Their Way

Surprise: You Probably Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k)

Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks

Approaching 55—How Should You Reallocate Your 401(k)?

A Look at U.S. Workers Who’ve Accumulated $1M in Retirement Funds

Dave Ramsey Slams Plan to Buy Parents’ Home on $75K Salary

The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”

“FAFSA Really Is a Funnel to Get People Into Student Loan Debt”: Dave Ramsey Warns Parents Against Draining Their Savings in Pursuit of More Financial Aid

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The Average 70-Year-Old Has $250,000. Their First RMD Triggers a $1,132 Tax Bill.

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorced Woman Earning $100,000 to Sell Her House and Wipe Out Her Debt: “Put That Dumpster Fire in the Rearview Mirror”