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Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

A Reddit user made a mistake with his mortgage payments, and it is having serious long-term consequences. The poster, who…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM EDT

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

What would you do if you quit a job, retired early with enough money to live on, and loved your…

Maurie Backman | Apr 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

There’s a reason Social Security recipients have gotten to enjoy larger cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in recent years. Inflation has been…

Joey Frenette | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM EDT

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

Things have been looking down for most stocks and ETFs so far this year. With Donald Trump recently criticizing Federal…

Christy Bieber | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

A Reddit user is newly retired at 52, and his wife can work anywhere. The couple is in a really…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM EDT

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

One of the most important things anyone can do pre-retirement is to start thinking through what needs to happen every…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

One of the things that happens to most people in the FIRE community (financial independence, early retirement) is that once…

John Seetoo | Apr 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM EDT

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) ethos contains several principles, but is fairly agnostic as to the methods of achieving…

David Beren | Apr 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM EDT

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

When deciding which type of credit card you should use today, there is a good chance you’ll hear a cash…

Maurie Backman | Apr 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT

President Trump claims that “Democrats want to destroy Social Security” – could that actually happen?

There’s a reason so many people are worried about Social Security, and it’s that the program is on shaky…

Rich Duprey | Apr 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT

How Much Should I Keep in My High-Yield Savings Account for Maximum Benefit?

Because everyone’s finances are different, seeking advice from financial gurus who possess only the barest of information about your situation…

Marc Guberti | Apr 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM EDT

I’m worth $10m and spend almost $400,000 a year. What can a financial advisor really do for me?

A common debate in the finance world is whether a financial advisor is worth the investment or not. This debate…

Maurie Backman | Apr 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

I’m 39, drive a Honda CR-V, and want a V8 truck for safety – should I pull the trigger on the pricey truck or stick with a crossover?

There’s a reason some people choose to spend a lot of money on the cars they drive. Your vehicle…

Joey Frenette | Apr 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM EDT

I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

Nobody wants their child to become a spoiled, entitled “trust fund adult” with zero motivation to go to work or…

Joey Frenette | Apr 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM EDT

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

Unexpected healthcare costs could have the potential to erode just about any sound retirement nest egg. Undoubtedly, left unchecked and…

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My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

President Trump claims that “Democrats want to destroy Social Security” – could that actually happen?

How Much Should I Keep in My High-Yield Savings Account for Maximum Benefit?

I’m worth $10m and spend almost $400,000 a year. What can a financial advisor really do for me?

I’m 39, drive a Honda CR-V, and want a V8 truck for safety – should I pull the trigger on the pricey truck or stick with a crossover?

I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

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Two Retirees, Same Income. Only the One Who Filed a Life-Changing-Event Form Kept the Lower Premium.

Starbucks vs Chipotle: Two Restaurant Titans, Two Playbooks, Only One Winner

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The Backdoor Roth 401(k) Loophole: How High Earners Add $8,600 Tax-Free in 2026

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Personal Finance Articles

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My Credit Score Plummeted After a Mortgage Payment Mix-Up – What Can I Do?

I hit my retirement goal, quit my job, and loved it – but I’m choosing to go back to work for $450K/year

Here’s How Social Security’s 2025 COLA Is Holding Up to Inflation

3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year

We have zero mortgage debt and three rentals – is it worth dragging our cats across the globe for half the year?

3 Money Questions That Can Make or Break Your Next 20 Years

I’m 32 with a $2.8 million portfolio and a $5 million goal – is my high-pressure job worth the mental toll?

My husband and I have been shoveling money into retirement accounts with the goal of retiring in 20 years – how should I factor inflation into our plans?

Travel And Other Rewards Cards Are Great, But Stated Plainly Cash Back Makes More Sense

President Trump claims that “Democrats want to destroy Social Security” – could that actually happen?

How Much Should I Keep in My High-Yield Savings Account for Maximum Benefit?

I’m worth $10m and spend almost $400,000 a year. What can a financial advisor really do for me?

I’m 39, drive a Honda CR-V, and want a V8 truck for safety – should I pull the trigger on the pricey truck or stick with a crossover?

I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?

I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable

Six Dividend Aristocrats Keeping SCHD’s Income Stream Bulletproof This Year

Two Retirees, Same Income. Only the One Who Filed a Life-Changing-Event Form Kept the Lower Premium.

Starbucks vs Chipotle: Two Restaurant Titans, Two Playbooks, Only One Winner

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