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Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM EST

Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

There was a time not so long ago when you could barely get a savings account to pay you 1%…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

A Reddit user with a $100K income said she and her husband were well on their way to becoming “financially…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

Is it worth doing another two years of work you don’t like for a $10 million payout? Most people would…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM EST

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

Some people are thankful if they’re able to retire with $600,000 in total. But this Reddit poster is a…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM EST

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I got my first credit card around the same time I got my first debit card. I was a…

Dana George | Feb 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM EST

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I’m a huge fan of the 50/30/20 rule and find it especially useful for those who’ve never budgeted. The way…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM EST

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

A 2024 Bank of America survey found that about 25% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with no savings whatsoever.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM EST

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

Deciding whether you can afford to make a purchase can sometimes feel complicated, but if you listen to Dave Ramsey,…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM EST

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

Bad financial decisions happen, and while they can be tough to go back on, I do think there’s a learning…

David Beren | Feb 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM EST

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

One of the most popular financial movements in the US right now is the FIRE movement. Standing for financial independence…

Maurie Backman | Feb 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM EST

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

No matter how much money you make, you’d probably like to keep as much of it as possible for yourself.…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM EST

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

If you’re like many other young financial overachievers who’ve saved up a six-figure sum in your 20s, you’ve opened many…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM EST

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

If you’re like many soon-to-be millionaire retirees with a padded nest egg but still have some lingering doubts about things…

Maurie Backman | Feb 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM EST

We’re Retiring in a Decade and Have $4M Invested. What’s the Best Move for Preserving It?

A recent AARP survey found that 20% of Americans ages 50 and over have no retirement savings. So if you’re…

John Seetoo | Feb 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM EST

Our in-laws passed away and we are being expected to pay for the funeral even though the estate could pay for it

When one’s spouse mourns the recent death of a parent, the reaction to follow-up coordination with the spouse’s siblings can…

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Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

We’re Retiring in a Decade and Have $4M Invested. What’s the Best Move for Preserving It?

Our in-laws passed away and we are being expected to pay for the funeral even though the estate could pay for it

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

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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

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

Personal Finance Articles

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Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

We’re Retiring in a Decade and Have $4M Invested. What’s the Best Move for Preserving It?

Our in-laws passed away and we are being expected to pay for the funeral even though the estate could pay for it

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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