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Christy Bieber | Feb 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM EST

How Many Americans Don’t Even Have $10,000 Saved For Retirement? It May Be More Than You Think

Saving money for retirement is critical to being financially comfortable in your later years. If you do not invest for…

Joel South | Feb 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM EST

Most Americans Are Blind to How Much Banks Are Paying Today

Stop me if you’ve heard this joke before, but it’s a real hoot if you haven’t. Back in the mid…

Maurie Backman | Feb 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM EST

The Surprising Reason You May Not Get Any Social Security

Although Social Security has a lot of rules for retirees to follow, the program is more flexible than one might…

Maurie Backman | Feb 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM EST

I’m 34 with a 7-figure nest egg – will getting a financial advisor help me to retire early faster?

There was a time when I didn’t think I needed a financial advisor. For one thing, I’m not a…

Joey Frenette | Feb 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM EST

We’re in our 40s with no kids and our investments aren’t much compared to our other assets – will we ever retire?

The road to retirement is a deeply personal one, and it’s probably not going to be a linear path forward.…

Dana George | Feb 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM EST

8 Things to Do (and 6 Things Not to Do) When You Get a Raise

Getting a raise is a huge accomplishment, so congratulations! Once the additional money starts rolling in, you’ll want to make…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM EST

I’m 24 and was going to make $115k in construction, but after getting laid off am aiming for $300k a year now. Anything is possible!

A 24-year-old construction worker recently posted in the Salary subreddit. He shares his journey of earning $110k-$115k per year at a new…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM EST

I’m putting $300k annually into taxable brokerage accounts – should I be utilizing a mega backdoor Roth instead?

Many people turn to the Fat FIRE Reddit community for the most optimal ways to earn money and reduce taxes.…

Joey Frenette | Feb 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM EST

My Family Keeps Asking Me for Money – Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Me to Say

Family dynamics around the dinner table can really be complicated when money is thrown into the equation. Undoubtedly, it’s good…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM EST

I’m 25 and make $160,726 working on luxury cars and it’s the best thing I ever did

A 25-year-old man posted in the Salary Reddit group about his job as an Audi service advisor. He grosses $160,276 and gets…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM EST

I’m 25 and just crossed $100,000 as an accountant for the federal government

A 25-year-old accountant recently posted his income progression in the Salary Reddit group. He graduated from college in 2021 with…

Christy Bieber | Feb 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM EST

Want the Biggest Possible Social Security Benefit? Here’s How to Get It

In 2025, Social Security retirees can get a check worth up to $5,108 every single month. According to the Social…

Joel South | Feb 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM EST

We have a newborn baby and we want to get a jumpstart on college – should we start a 529 or brokage account?

I’m a huge fan of 529 college savings plans, but perhaps not for the reason you think. You see, I…

Maurie Backman | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

Retirement represents a major transition in life. Not only does your day to day schedule change completely, but your financial…

Joel South | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM EST

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

Reddit is a funny place, an online forum apparently populated primarily by millionaires seeking free financial advice from strangers on…

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How Many Americans Don’t Even Have $10,000 Saved For Retirement? It May Be More Than You Think

Most Americans Are Blind to How Much Banks Are Paying Today

The Surprising Reason You May Not Get Any Social Security

I’m 34 with a 7-figure nest egg – will getting a financial advisor help me to retire early faster?

We’re in our 40s with no kids and our investments aren’t much compared to our other assets – will we ever retire?

8 Things to Do (and 6 Things Not to Do) When You Get a Raise

I’m 24 and was going to make $115k in construction, but after getting laid off am aiming for $300k a year now. Anything is possible!

I’m putting $300k annually into taxable brokerage accounts – should I be utilizing a mega backdoor Roth instead?

My Family Keeps Asking Me for Money – Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Me to Say

I’m 25 and make $160,726 working on luxury cars and it’s the best thing I ever did

I’m 25 and just crossed $100,000 as an accountant for the federal government

Want the Biggest Possible Social Security Benefit? Here’s How to Get It

We have a newborn baby and we want to get a jumpstart on college – should we start a 529 or brokage account?

3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

Personal Finance Articles

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How Many Americans Don’t Even Have $10,000 Saved For Retirement? It May Be More Than You Think

Most Americans Are Blind to How Much Banks Are Paying Today

The Surprising Reason You May Not Get Any Social Security

I’m 34 with a 7-figure nest egg – will getting a financial advisor help me to retire early faster?

We’re in our 40s with no kids and our investments aren’t much compared to our other assets – will we ever retire?

8 Things to Do (and 6 Things Not to Do) When You Get a Raise

I’m 24 and was going to make $115k in construction, but after getting laid off am aiming for $300k a year now. Anything is possible!

I’m putting $300k annually into taxable brokerage accounts – should I be utilizing a mega backdoor Roth instead?

My Family Keeps Asking Me for Money – Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Me to Say

I’m 25 and make $160,726 working on luxury cars and it’s the best thing I ever did

I’m 25 and just crossed $100,000 as an accountant for the federal government

Want the Biggest Possible Social Security Benefit? Here’s How to Get It

We have a newborn baby and we want to get a jumpstart on college – should we start a 529 or brokage account?

3 Conversations All Married Couples Need to Have Before They Retire

I was on track to retire early, but I got saddled with debt and now I’m trying to figure out how to get back on track

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

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