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Michael Williams | Jul 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT

The “Airbnb Loophole”: How a Short-Term Rental Lets High Earners Wipe Out Their W-2 Tax Bill

If you own a short-term rental, or you’re thinking about buying one, there’s a line in the tax code that…

Michael Williams | Jul 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

Uber and DoorDash Drivers Think They Have No 401(k). The IRS Lets Them Build a $72,000 One but Almost Nobody Does

If you drive for Uber (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction), deliver for DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH), or shop for Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), you…

Danielle Liverance | Jul 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM EDT

The $111,000 Tax-Free Giving Strategy Retirees Are Missing in 2026

Your traditional IRA forces you to take money out whether you need it or not, and that taxable income can…

David Beren | Jul 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT

Why Age 63 Is the Most Expensive Year to Touch Your IRA (Medicare Looks Back Two Years)

Medicare premiums are not the same for everyone. The Social Security Administration generally uses your tax return from two years…

Danielle Liverance | Jul 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM EDT

“100 Million Percent Wrong” Suze Orman Rages At Social Security Expert’s “Crazy” Advice

An SSA phone agent gave a divorced retiree one simple rule about claiming on her ex's record, and Suze Orman…

Drew Wood | Jul 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

Three Dividend Strategies That Can Produce $7,500 a Month and Which One Comes Out Ahead

Replacing $7,500 a month with dividends is a math problem before it is anything else. The number you need to…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM EDT

Career Expert Warns Overusing AI Could Fuel “Digital Dementia” and Make Workers Easier to Replace

A career strategist is raising an uncomfortable question about AI efficiency: what if the skills you're offloading to save time…

Austin Smith | Jul 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM EDT

Where to Park a House Down Payment You Need in Two Years

The stock market had a great year, your closing date is two years out, and the temptation to put your…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jul 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM EDT

He Claimed Social Security at 62 Against His Advisor’s Advice. At 78, His $900,000 Portfolio Says It Was the Right Call.

Picture a 62-year-old sitting across from his financial advisor in 2010. The finance pro pulls up the standard chart: wait…

Drew Wood | Jul 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT

$2,500 a Month in The Villages: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

A $2,500 monthly retirement in The Villages is possible, but only in a narrow version of the plan. The house…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT

BofA Consumer Chief: Spending Jumps 6.3% With Wage Growth Across “All Income Groups”

Bank of America's consumer chief just flagged something unusual in the latest spending data: a pattern across income groups that…

Drew Wood | Jul 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays For Your Pets

Rescuing a dog or cat can easily turn into a 10- to 20-year financial commitment. Medium-sized dogs often live around…

David Beren | Jul 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT

How the Average $55,000 Earner Reaches $1 Million, and Why Most Stall at $246,500

The math to turn a $55,000 salary into $1 million is straightforward. Save 15% a year, invest it in a…

Drew Wood | Jul 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

Panama or Portugal: Where Does a $600,000 Retirement Actually Go Further?

A $600,000 portfolio can still support a retirement abroad, but Panama and Portugal do not treat that money the same…

Carl Sullivan | Jul 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT

73-Year-Old With $1.8M Faces $80,000 RMD That Pushes Him Into the Top Tax Bracket

A $1.8 million IRA sounds like a retirement success story until the IRS forces an $80,000 withdrawal that collides with…

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The “Airbnb Loophole”: How a Short-Term Rental Lets High Earners Wipe Out Their W-2 Tax Bill

Uber and DoorDash Drivers Think They Have No 401(k). The IRS Lets Them Build a $72,000 One but Almost Nobody Does

The $111,000 Tax-Free Giving Strategy Retirees Are Missing in 2026

Why Age 63 Is the Most Expensive Year to Touch Your IRA (Medicare Looks Back Two Years)

“100 Million Percent Wrong” Suze Orman Rages At Social Security Expert’s “Crazy” Advice

Three Dividend Strategies That Can Produce $7,500 a Month and Which One Comes Out Ahead

Career Expert Warns Overusing AI Could Fuel “Digital Dementia” and Make Workers Easier to Replace

Where to Park a House Down Payment You Need in Two Years

He Claimed Social Security at 62 Against His Advisor’s Advice. At 78, His $900,000 Portfolio Says It Was the Right Call.

$2,500 a Month in The Villages: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

BofA Consumer Chief: Spending Jumps 6.3% With Wage Growth Across “All Income Groups”

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays For Your Pets

How the Average $55,000 Earner Reaches $1 Million, and Why Most Stall at $246,500

Panama or Portugal: Where Does a $600,000 Retirement Actually Go Further?

73-Year-Old With $1.8M Faces $80,000 RMD That Pushes Him Into the Top Tax Bracket

‘Who Loans Somebody $175,000 to Get an Almost Degree?’: Dave Ramsey Unloads on an Army Soldier Whose Wife Has $177K in Student Debt and No Degree

Let’s Be Real. For Most Retirees, Only One Caribbean Island Actually Works

Is This the Most Undervalued Sector ETF on the Market?

He Turned 50, Walked Off the Job, and Tapped His $900,000 401(k) With Zero Penalty. The Age Rule Written for One Kind of Worker

'Who Loans Somebody $175,000 to Get an Almost Degree?': Dave Ramsey Unloads on an Army Soldier Whose Wife Has $177K in Student Debt and No Degree

He Turned 50, Walked Off the Job, and Tapped His $900,000 401(k) With Zero Penalty. The Age Rule Written for One Kind of Worker

‘Who Loans Somebody $175,000 to Get an Almost Degree?’: Dave Ramsey Unloads on an Army Soldier Whose Wife Has $177K in Student Debt and No Degree

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The “Airbnb Loophole”: How a Short-Term Rental Lets High Earners Wipe Out Their W-2 Tax Bill

Uber and DoorDash Drivers Think They Have No 401(k). The IRS Lets Them Build a $72,000 One but Almost Nobody Does

The $111,000 Tax-Free Giving Strategy Retirees Are Missing in 2026

Why Age 63 Is the Most Expensive Year to Touch Your IRA (Medicare Looks Back Two Years)

“100 Million Percent Wrong” Suze Orman Rages At Social Security Expert’s “Crazy” Advice

Three Dividend Strategies That Can Produce $7,500 a Month and Which One Comes Out Ahead

Career Expert Warns Overusing AI Could Fuel “Digital Dementia” and Make Workers Easier to Replace

Where to Park a House Down Payment You Need in Two Years

He Claimed Social Security at 62 Against His Advisor’s Advice. At 78, His $900,000 Portfolio Says It Was the Right Call.

$2,500 a Month in The Villages: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

BofA Consumer Chief: Spending Jumps 6.3% With Wage Growth Across “All Income Groups”

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays For Your Pets

How the Average $55,000 Earner Reaches $1 Million, and Why Most Stall at $246,500

Panama or Portugal: Where Does a $600,000 Retirement Actually Go Further?

73-Year-Old With $1.8M Faces $80,000 RMD That Pushes Him Into the Top Tax Bracket

‘Who Loans Somebody $175,000 to Get an Almost Degree?’: Dave Ramsey Unloads on an Army Soldier Whose Wife Has $177K in Student Debt and No Degree

Let’s Be Real. For Most Retirees, Only One Caribbean Island Actually Works

Is This the Most Undervalued Sector ETF on the Market?

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