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Christy Bieber | Mar 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM EST

I’m only 27 and hit my first $100,000 in non-retirement assets – here’s how I did it

A 27-year-old Reddit user posted recently to share his financial success. He explained that he had hit his first $100K…

Christy Bieber | Mar 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM EST

I’m 33 with $3.5 million in the bank and am considering taking a sabbatical – what would you do?

A Reddit user with $3.5 million invested is considering either a sabbatical or a career pivot. The Redditor said he…

Christy Bieber | Mar 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM EST

Candidly, $10 Million Isn’t Enough For The Best Retirement.

Among Americans in their 70s, the median 401(k) balance is just $86,301 while the average is $393,826, according to Empower.…

Joey Frenette | Mar 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM EST

Dave Ramsey thinks you’re an idiot if you think you need a sports car to fit in

Listening to Dave Ramsey can be pretty good for your wealth. Indeed, Ramsey is known to express his true thoughts…

Joey Frenette | Mar 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST

I’m 27 and make over $200k a year as a mortgage broker, despite rates being where they are

It can be tempting for fairly young financial overachievers to spend all the cash flows that are coming in. Undoubtedly,…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM EST

The Average Monthly Social Security Benefit Might Surprise You

In the course of planning for retirement, there are different sources of income you may be able to count on.…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM EST

I’m 56 and retired – I am looking to invest about $700k and not sure where to put it

Once you retire, it’s a good idea to continue investing. You don’t want to convert all of your assets…

David Beren | Mar 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM EST

I spent $170,000 last year to fund my lifestyle – which areas should I optimize to reduce my expenses?

The good news is that if you are in a position where you can spend $170,000 annually as just your…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

Here Are the Changes to Social Security This Year

Social Security is a program that millions of retired seniors depend on heavily. Because of this, it’s important to…

Christy Bieber | Mar 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM EST

I No Longer Swear by ‘the 4% Rule’ and This Is Why

The 4% rule has long been a popular rule of thumb that’s used to help people decide on a safe…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM EST

I have $10 million and ready to retire and I want to find a tax break that might include me becoming a barista

There’s a reason it can be very advantageous to save for retirement in a Roth IRA or 401(k). In…

David Beren | Mar 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM EST

Too Little, Too Late? The Reality of Millennials Trying to Catch Up on Retirement Savings

If you’re anyone who is starting to think about retirement, there is every reason to start planning as early as…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM EST

I’m in my mid-30s with a $425k house and am looking to upgrade to a $1.4 million home – am I biting off more than I can chew?

There may come a point in your life when you start to think about upgrading to a nicer home. That…

Maurie Backman | Mar 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM EST

Judge Judy says “you don’t get what you deserve—you get what you negotiate” – 5 tips for getting the upper hand

Some people are fortunate enough to have things handed to them in life — they have wealthy parents who…

Marc Guberti | Mar 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM EST

I’m 68 and Don’t Know If It’s Better to Take a $130K Lump Sum or $945 Monthly Pension in Retirement

Pensions provide additional income that can help you in retirement, but most of these plans force retirees to make a…

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I’m only 27 and hit my first $100,000 in non-retirement assets – here’s how I did it

I’m 33 with $3.5 million in the bank and am considering taking a sabbatical – what would you do?

Candidly, $10 Million Isn’t Enough For The Best Retirement.

Dave Ramsey thinks you’re an idiot if you think you need a sports car to fit in

I’m 27 and make over $200k a year as a mortgage broker, despite rates being where they are

The Average Monthly Social Security Benefit Might Surprise You

I’m 56 and retired – I am looking to invest about $700k and not sure where to put it

I spent $170,000 last year to fund my lifestyle – which areas should I optimize to reduce my expenses?

Here Are the Changes to Social Security This Year

I No Longer Swear by ‘the 4% Rule’ and This Is Why

I have $10 million and ready to retire and I want to find a tax break that might include me becoming a barista

Too Little, Too Late? The Reality of Millennials Trying to Catch Up on Retirement Savings

I’m in my mid-30s with a $425k house and am looking to upgrade to a $1.4 million home – am I biting off more than I can chew?

Judge Judy says “you don’t get what you deserve—you get what you negotiate” – 5 tips for getting the upper hand

I’m 68 and Don’t Know If It’s Better to Take a $130K Lump Sum or $945 Monthly Pension in Retirement

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The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree's Medicare Bill...Two Years Later

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The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

Personal Finance Articles

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I’m only 27 and hit my first $100,000 in non-retirement assets – here’s how I did it

I’m 33 with $3.5 million in the bank and am considering taking a sabbatical – what would you do?

Candidly, $10 Million Isn’t Enough For The Best Retirement.

Dave Ramsey thinks you’re an idiot if you think you need a sports car to fit in

I’m 27 and make over $200k a year as a mortgage broker, despite rates being where they are

The Average Monthly Social Security Benefit Might Surprise You

I’m 56 and retired – I am looking to invest about $700k and not sure where to put it

I spent $170,000 last year to fund my lifestyle – which areas should I optimize to reduce my expenses?

Here Are the Changes to Social Security This Year

I No Longer Swear by ‘the 4% Rule’ and This Is Why

I have $10 million and ready to retire and I want to find a tax break that might include me becoming a barista

Too Little, Too Late? The Reality of Millennials Trying to Catch Up on Retirement Savings

I’m in my mid-30s with a $425k house and am looking to upgrade to a $1.4 million home – am I biting off more than I can chew?

Judge Judy says “you don’t get what you deserve—you get what you negotiate” – 5 tips for getting the upper hand

I’m 68 and Don’t Know If It’s Better to Take a $130K Lump Sum or $945 Monthly Pension in Retirement

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

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