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Christy Bieber | Apr 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

A Reddit user has a question about whether he’s using his credit cards the right way. He’s only 21 and…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM EDT

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

The extra income produced from a side hustle can be a great way to get back on good financial footing,…

Christy Bieber | Apr 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

A Reddit user posted recently, indicating they were thinking about switching credit cards. They want a “better” card because they…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM EDT

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

It’s the big question that anyone hit by a sudden financial windfall is bound to ask themselves: Should I spend…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

Whenever you have a credit card in your name, it instantly starts an internal conversation with yourself about how much…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

There is likely to be a sense of guilt whenever the time comes to say goodbye to corporate life or…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

Social Security is an important source of income for a large number of retirees today. And without those benefits, many…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

thinkOne of the best situations anyone can find themselves in is when their job is going better than expected. The…

John Seetoo | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

Social Security benefits for retirement age couples and widowed families can be a crucial financial lifesaver for many with insufficient…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Whenever you jump into a conversation on Reddit and the subject of a financial advisor comes up, look out, as…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

When I had my kids, one of the toughest decisions I had to make was whether to put my…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

A lot of people worry about what retirement will look like from a financial standpoint. And that’s understandable. It…

Christy Bieber | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM EDT

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

A Reddit user got a balance transfer offer that had a 0% APR for a promotional period. He used the…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM EDT

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

If you live in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, the 4% rule is one of the crown jewels…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM EDT

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Many people who weren’t worried about a recession at the start of the year are concerned about one now. Tariff…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Dave Ramsey: “Citibank and Amex Have Screwed an 85-Year-Old Widow” With $45,000 in Credit Card Debt

What You Owe in Taxes on Your HYSA Interest

Hormuz Tolls Are Just the Beginning: The World’s Busiest Shipping Route Could Be Next

Company Driver vs. Owner-Operator: Only One Can Legally Hide $72,000 a Year From the IRS. Guess Which

Dave Ramsey: "Citibank and Amex Have Screwed an 85-Year-Old Widow" With $45,000 in Credit Card Debt

Company Driver vs. Owner-Operator: Only One Can Legally Hide $72,000 a Year From the IRS. Guess Which

Dave Ramsey: “Citibank and Amex Have Screwed an 85-Year-Old Widow” With $45,000 in Credit Card Debt

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial advisor?

Our monthly expenses run $25k with two small kids – can my partner’s income plus a part-time job cover us if I stay home?

I’m 40 and Anxiously Planning for Retirement—Will I Regret It at 60?

How I Used a Balance Transfer to Manage My Debt – Here’s What Happened

The Truth About the 4% Rule – Why It’s Not a Guarantee for Never Running Out of Money

Should I Tap My 401(k) For a Loan If a Recession Hits?

Dave Ramsey: “Citibank and Amex Have Screwed an 85-Year-Old Widow” With $45,000 in Credit Card Debt

What You Owe in Taxes on Your HYSA Interest

Hormuz Tolls Are Just the Beginning: The World’s Busiest Shipping Route Could Be Next

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Company Driver vs. Owner-Operator: Only One Can Legally Hide $72,000 a Year From the IRS. Guess Which

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