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Aaron Webber | Apr 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Are you paying higher insurance premiums than ever before? Are your rates increasing by more each year? You’re not alone,…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM EDT

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

It’s a frightening reality about the state of American consumer debt that at the end of 2024, the Federal Reserve…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM EDT

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

One of the biggest questions anyone in their young financial life has to decide is how much influence a credit…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

The S&P 500 has become a lot tougher to ride out with the index melting down more than 10% in…

Christy Bieber | Apr 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

When you think of investments, you probably think of stocks, bonds, real estate, or CDs. However, billionaire Mark Cuban said…

Maurie Backman | Apr 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM EDT

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

It’s a pretty common thing for employers to offer a 401(k) plan. And different 401(k)s can have different rules.…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM EDT

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

Timeshares can be a very costly investment (I’m inclined to view it as more of a liability) for many vacationers…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM EDT

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

In the credit card world, the debate between cashback and travel cards is seemingly timeless as to which card type…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

While there are many different ways that baby boomers can make money right now, one of the easier things to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM EDT

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

With the rise of gambling apps and increased speculation on meme stocks and short-dated options, it’s not hard to imagine…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

Anytime someone starts seriously considering their FIRE (financial independence, retire early) number, there is hope that they are close enough…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM EDT

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

Significant age gaps between couples aren’t all too uncommon. While a gap of over 10 years may entail thinking differently…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM EDT

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

A cash back credit card allows you to save some money on every purchase. These cards also allow you to…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM EDT

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Some people turn to financial advisors when they need help with reaching their long-term financial goals. While there is a…

Christy Bieber | Apr 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

A 29-year-old Reddit poster is trying to decide whether he should keep prioritizing 401(k) contributions or whether he should contribute…

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Personal Finance Articles

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The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

“You Are So Vulnerable and So Unaware of How Vulnerable You Are”: Dave Ramsey to Woman Paying Off Her Boyfriend’s $15,000 Debt

“A Divorce Turns Your Life Into a Business Transaction”: Dave Ramsey to Man Torn Over His Ex-Wife’s $500,000 Inheritance Home

FNDF Pays Twice Yearly From 800 Global Companies, But Tariffs and Oil Prices Threaten Payouts

"You Are So Vulnerable and So Unaware of How Vulnerable You Are": Dave Ramsey to Woman Paying Off Her Boyfriend's $15,000 Debt

"A Divorce Turns Your Life Into a Business Transaction": Dave Ramsey to Man Torn Over His Ex-Wife's $500,000 Inheritance Home

“You Are So Vulnerable and So Unaware of How Vulnerable You Are”: Dave Ramsey to Woman Paying Off Her Boyfriend’s $15,000 Debt

“A Divorce Turns Your Life Into a Business Transaction”: Dave Ramsey to Man Torn Over His Ex-Wife’s $500,000 Inheritance Home

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

I paid off my mortgage and have $7 million in the bank – would you retire in 5 years if you were me?

My husband and I have a 12-year age gap – how do couples like us coordinate retirement timing?

What Factors Actually Matter When Picking A Cash Back Credit Card?

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

“You Are So Vulnerable and So Unaware of How Vulnerable You Are”: Dave Ramsey to Woman Paying Off Her Boyfriend’s $15,000 Debt

“A Divorce Turns Your Life Into a Business Transaction”: Dave Ramsey to Man Torn Over His Ex-Wife’s $500,000 Inheritance Home

FNDF Pays Twice Yearly From 800 Global Companies, But Tariffs and Oil Prices Threaten Payouts

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