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Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

A Reddit user in his early 40s is in a position where he can retire. He has a wife and…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM EDT

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

If you inherit an IRA, you must withdraw all of its funds within 10 years. This spacing is quite beneficial…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

A Reddit user is being asked to return to the office. Unfortunately, since his office would be a very long…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM EDT

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

One of the best aspects of participating in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is that once you hit…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM EDT

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

A 41-year-old Reddit poster has taken a mini-retirement, but he’s having more difficulty with the process than he expected. He…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM EDT

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

In the credit card world, the debate between debit and credit has been going on for seemingly forever and shows…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

There’s a reason I made a point not to check my portfolio once the stock market started tanking in early…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Many people have turned to Dave Ramsey to improve their finances, including a 28-year-old in the Dave Ramsey subreddit. The…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM EDT

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

When you consider all the different ways you can make a payment these days between cash, PayPal, debit card, credit…

Joey Frenette | Apr 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Taking the right risks while one’s children are young could prove incredibly smart, even in the face of nearer-term risks…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM EDT

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

It’s a real-world truth that your first credit card, especially if you get it while in high school or college,…

John Seetoo | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

Skip generation families are an unfortunately growing trend. They are defined as families where one or more minors are in…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM EDT

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

Saving money was not an easy thing to do in 2024. Inflation was still pretty rampant last year, and…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM EDT

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

The stock market has experienced its share of upheaval since early April, when tariff policies were announced. Since then, many…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

There may come a point in your life when find yourself on the receiving end of a pile of…

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Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

Apple Just Did Something It Wouldn’t Even Do During COVID, and Wall Street Is Freaking Out

Michael Burry Just Bet Big Microsoft Will More Than Double by 2028

He Retired at 66 With a Pension. It Quietly Pushed Him Into the Top IRMAA Bracket for Life.

He Retired at 66 With a Pension. It Quietly Pushed Him Into the Top IRMAA Bracket for Life.

Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

Apple Just Did Something It Wouldn’t Even Do During COVID, and Wall Street Is Freaking Out

Michael Burry Just Bet Big Microsoft Will More Than Double by 2028

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

My great-grandmother is in hospice and my grandma depends on her – will she receive her mother’s Social Security?

I Saved $30,000 in 2024 with $10,000 in Medical Expenses—What Are Your Financial Goals?

The market is down 20% and I planned to retire at 50 with $2.5 million – will I need to delay my plans?

I Came Into a $500,000 Windfall – What Should I Do With It?

Apple Just Did Something It Wouldn’t Even Do During COVID, and Wall Street Is Freaking Out

Michael Burry Just Bet Big Microsoft Will More Than Double by 2028

He Retired at 66 With a Pension. It Quietly Pushed Him Into the Top IRMAA Bracket for Life.

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He Retired at 66 With a Pension. It Quietly Pushed Him Into the Top IRMAA Bracket for Life.

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