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Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM EDT

I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

There was a time in my life when I had a very difficult time spending money on anything other…

Joey Frenette | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

The appetite for high-multiple growth stocks has really faded in recent weeks. And while the S&P 500 seems well on…

Christy Bieber | Mar 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

A 36-year-old Reddit user has a $14 million net worth and he brings home around $3 million each year in…

David Beren | Mar 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM EDT

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Unfortunately, navigating family after the death of a loved one can be one of the most challenging things anyone has…

Joel South | Mar 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM EDT

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

American taxpayers get a bad rap, and sometimes unfairly so. In 2024, the nonpartisan Tax Foundation conducted a poll of…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM EDT

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

Some people are happy to get a modest inheritance. That could mean inheriting $30,000 or $40,000 and using the…

John Seetoo | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM EDT

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

People who pursue a FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) philosophy aggressively save and invest with a goal of retiring young…

Christy Bieber | Mar 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

A 40-year-old Reddit user who regularly accepts money from his rich father is interested in finding a way to arrange…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM EDT

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

Many savers are drawn to traditional IRAs and 401(k)s because they offer a tax break on contributions. But in…

Maurie Backman | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM EDT

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

As parents, we tend to be inclined to sacrifice everything for the sake of our kids. But…

Joel South | Mar 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM EDT

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

Some people have very high hopes. People like the writer in today’s letter drawn from the Reddit mailbag, for example.…

Rich Duprey | Mar 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM EDT

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

Receiving a small inheritance can be a blessing, even when it is not a windfall. Every little bit helps towards…

Marc Guberti | Mar 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM EDT

I Don’t Agree with Mark Zuckerberg on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points About Success

Mark Zuckerberg has emerged as one of the most successful entrepreneurs. He saw an opportunity in social media by launching…

David Beren | Mar 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM EDT

My daughter’s tax returns are missing after our preparer made a mistake – what steps should we take next?

For better or worse, most people never consider a scenario where their tax returns could go missing without their knowledge,…

David Beren | Mar 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM EDT

7 Key Moments in the History of Social Security

One of the most important social programs in the United States, Social Security, is used by more than 71 million Americans annually.…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

I Don’t Agree with Mark Zuckerberg on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points About Success

My daughter’s tax returns are missing after our preparer made a mistake – what steps should we take next?

7 Key Moments in the History of Social Security

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever - Here's Why

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m in my 30s and sitting on $5 million – why am I still scared to spend more than $100?

Ready for a Return to Value? These Small-Cap Value ETFs Could Surprise This Year

We have four kids and spend $300k a year – do I owe it to anyone to keep working for an easy but big income?

My aunt drained my late stepdad’s accounts – how do I confront her without losing everything?

Nearly 80% of Americans Don’t Know the Share of Taxes Paid by the Top 1%

I just inherited $57.5 million – what should I do first?

My father-in-law wants to give us $1 million to wipe out our mortgage – should I accept or prove I can do it on my own?

My siblings and I feel guilty asking our retired father for cash – is there a better system for distributing his wealth?

We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already – do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?

I’m using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids’ student loans – am I being selfish?

My goal is to be able to spend $150k in retirement – how should I allocate my portfolio?

My aunt’s estate is giving me $100K – how can I make this money last a lifetime?

I Don’t Agree with Mark Zuckerberg on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points About Success

My daughter’s tax returns are missing after our preparer made a mistake – what steps should we take next?

7 Key Moments in the History of Social Security

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why

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