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Christy Bieber | Feb 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

I’m in college and just discovered my estranged father just died and he left me over $10 million – should I drop out of school?

If you were a college student and received a huge inheritance, what would you do? A Reddit user is trying…

Christy Bieber | Feb 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM EST

If You’re Planning to Work and Collect Social Security, Read This First

Working while collecting Social Security can make good sense for some seniors. Those who want to work part-time but still…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM EST

Do any young people use a financial advisor? What makes them worth the money?

I was in my mid-30s when I first started working with a financial advisor. And the reason I didn’t…

David Beren | Feb 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST

I Used to Think Paying Off My Mortgage Early Was Always Best, but These 10 Factors Changed My Strategy

One of the biggest questions anyone with a mortgage can and will ask themselves at some point is whether they…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST

We’re in our mid-40s and are finally making big salaries – is there anything we can do to reduce our tax bill and retire earlier?

I know a lot of people who struggled with mediocre jobs and salaries during their 20s and 30s. Thankfully,…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM EST

Unpopular opinion: financial advisors provide a valuable service

Of the people in my circle of friends, I’m probably the only person who uses a financial advisor. And…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM EST

I’m Only 30 Years Old. How Accurate Is My Social Security Benefit Estimate?

Planning for retirement isn’t something you should wait until your 40s or 50s to do. The earlier in life you…

Marc Guberti | Feb 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM EST

I was a lazy bum, depressed, and living at home. Now I make well over six figures after turning my life around

The way you start doesn’t indicate how you’ll finish, and that’s certainly the truth for a Redditor who posted in the…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM EST

Should everyone hire a financial advisor? Even if you aren’t earning a lot?

I’ve been using a financial advisor since about my mid-30s. And frankly, I probably should’ve gotten myself one sooner.…

Joey Frenette | Feb 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM EST

Retirees May Have a Better Option Than Dividends Right Now

Dividends should play a major role in the passive income portfolios of retirees. But with market valuations getting just a…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM EST

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

The point of having a financial advisor is have someone help you manage your money wisely and meet your…

Christy Bieber | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM EST

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

When you are preparing for retirement, there are a ton of important decisions you must make. For many people, it’s…

Maurie Backman | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM EST

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

When different people within the same family end up with varying levels of wealth, it can lead to bad…

Joey Frenette | Feb 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM EST

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

It’s a fear that I’m sure many parents have: that their child has no desire to go to college. It’s…

David Beren | Feb 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM EST

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

Given all the discussions about Social Security occurring almost daily in the news media, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if you…

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I’m in college and just discovered my estranged father just died and he left me over $10 million – should I drop out of school?

If You’re Planning to Work and Collect Social Security, Read This First

Do any young people use a financial advisor? What makes them worth the money?

I Used to Think Paying Off My Mortgage Early Was Always Best, but These 10 Factors Changed My Strategy

We’re in our mid-40s and are finally making big salaries – is there anything we can do to reduce our tax bill and retire earlier?

Unpopular opinion: financial advisors provide a valuable service

I’m Only 30 Years Old. How Accurate Is My Social Security Benefit Estimate?

I was a lazy bum, depressed, and living at home. Now I make well over six figures after turning my life around

Should everyone hire a financial advisor? Even if you aren’t earning a lot?

Retirees May Have a Better Option Than Dividends Right Now

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m in college and just discovered my estranged father just died and he left me over $10 million – should I drop out of school?

If You’re Planning to Work and Collect Social Security, Read This First

Do any young people use a financial advisor? What makes them worth the money?

I Used to Think Paying Off My Mortgage Early Was Always Best, but These 10 Factors Changed My Strategy

We’re in our mid-40s and are finally making big salaries – is there anything we can do to reduce our tax bill and retire earlier?

Unpopular opinion: financial advisors provide a valuable service

I’m Only 30 Years Old. How Accurate Is My Social Security Benefit Estimate?

I was a lazy bum, depressed, and living at home. Now I make well over six figures after turning my life around

Should everyone hire a financial advisor? Even if you aren’t earning a lot?

Retirees May Have a Better Option Than Dividends Right Now

In 2019, I inherited about $250K from my grandparents and grew it to $340k. Should I leave my financial advisor?

You Can’t Trust This Long-Standing Retirement Rule Any More

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won’t stop asking us for money

I maxed out my kids 529s and now there’s a good chance they aren’t even going to go to school – am I stuck?

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

SMCX Sank 67% in a Year While the Underlying Stock Rose 2%

USHY Investors: Watch This 350 Basis Point Trigger Over the Next 12 Months

Can XRP (Ripple) Bounce Back After Reaching a 19-Month Low?

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