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Joey Frenette | Feb 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM EST

3 ETFs Every Millennial Should Buy and Hold Forever

Millennial investors still have time on their side and should strive to grow their wealth by placing a much heavier…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM EST

The 7 Obvious Signs You’re Poor Despite “Looking Rich”

Looks don’t tell the entire story, and some people create the facade of looking rich to hide their poverty. It’s…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM EST

My wife and I have a sizable estate with $10 million – are we wrong for being nervous to leave our children a large inheritance?

Someone in the Bogleheads community published a post requesting advice for his will. He is married and has two children…

Christy Bieber | Feb 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM EST

What Exactly is Your Full Retirement Age and How Does it Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

Understanding the details of Social Security is critical for both current retirees and for those who are going to retire…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM EST

I’m switching jobs and getting a huge pay bump – should I funnel money into a Traditional and a Roth 401(k)

When people plan for their retirement, they tend to come across two of the most popular retirement accounts: Roth accounts…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM EST

Boomers Need to Start Moving Their Money to HYSAs Before Things Implode

Stocks are approaching all-time highs, while crypto has rebounded over the past year. While it’s possible that these assets continue…

Maurie Backman | Feb 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM EST

Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Here’s How to Know

A lot of people end up relying heavily on Social Security for income in retirement. And unfortunately, folks in that…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM EST

We want to retire in 10 years and can’t touch our 401(k) until we reach 59 – what’s the ideal way to fund our lifestyle?

A Redditor recently posted in the Fat FIRE subreddit about bridging the gap from now until the couple can tap into their…

David Beren | Feb 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM EST

I Almost Took a Loan From My 401(k), but These 10 Factors Changed My Mind

If you’re in a position where you are considering using funds from your 401(k) to take out a loan, the…

David Beren | Feb 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM EST

The Harsh and Painful Reality of Taking Out of a 7% Mortgage

As awful as it is for the millions of homebuyers nationwide looking to purchase a new home, a 7% mortgage…

Christy Bieber | Feb 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM EST

Attention Boomers: Your Social Security Benefit Should be $4,442.80 Higher

If you are a Baby Boomer who feels like your Social Security benefit doesn’t quite stretch far enough, there’s a…

Joey Frenette | Feb 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM EST

Does the 4% Rule Still Work If You Retire Early?

The “4% rule” is a retirement golden rule for many who are preparing to leave the labor market. The rule…

John Seetoo | Feb 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM EST

What If the 4% Rule Meant Something Else?

“The 4% Drawdown Rule” for retirees has become a reference rule of thumb since it was coined by financial advisor…

Maurie Backman | Feb 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM EST

How Likely Are Social Security Cuts? Here’s What We Know So Far

Social Security serves as a financial lifeline for millions of retired Americans. And there are a lot of retirees who…

Marc Guberti | Feb 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM EST

Should I invest heavily in my child’s education or give her all the money in her 20s instead so she can retire?

Saving for your children is a noble goal, which is why I enjoyed reading this post in the Fat FIRE subreddit. The…

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3 ETFs Every Millennial Should Buy and Hold Forever

The 7 Obvious Signs You’re Poor Despite “Looking Rich”

My wife and I have a sizable estate with $10 million – are we wrong for being nervous to leave our children a large inheritance?

What Exactly is Your Full Retirement Age and How Does it Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

I’m switching jobs and getting a huge pay bump – should I funnel money into a Traditional and a Roth 401(k)

Boomers Need to Start Moving Their Money to HYSAs Before Things Implode

Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Here’s How to Know

We want to retire in 10 years and can’t touch our 401(k) until we reach 59 – what’s the ideal way to fund our lifestyle?

I Almost Took a Loan From My 401(k), but These 10 Factors Changed My Mind

The Harsh and Painful Reality of Taking Out of a 7% Mortgage

Attention Boomers: Your Social Security Benefit Should be $4,442.80 Higher

Does the 4% Rule Still Work If You Retire Early?

What If the 4% Rule Meant Something Else?

How Likely Are Social Security Cuts? Here’s What We Know So Far

Should I invest heavily in my child’s education or give her all the money in her 20s instead so she can retire?

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

3 ETFs Every Millennial Should Buy and Hold Forever

The 7 Obvious Signs You’re Poor Despite “Looking Rich”

My wife and I have a sizable estate with $10 million – are we wrong for being nervous to leave our children a large inheritance?

What Exactly is Your Full Retirement Age and How Does it Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

I’m switching jobs and getting a huge pay bump – should I funnel money into a Traditional and a Roth 401(k)

Boomers Need to Start Moving Their Money to HYSAs Before Things Implode

Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Here’s How to Know

We want to retire in 10 years and can’t touch our 401(k) until we reach 59 – what’s the ideal way to fund our lifestyle?

I Almost Took a Loan From My 401(k), but These 10 Factors Changed My Mind

The Harsh and Painful Reality of Taking Out of a 7% Mortgage

Attention Boomers: Your Social Security Benefit Should be $4,442.80 Higher

Does the 4% Rule Still Work If You Retire Early?

What If the 4% Rule Meant Something Else?

How Likely Are Social Security Cuts? Here’s What We Know So Far

Should I invest heavily in my child’s education or give her all the money in her 20s instead so she can retire?

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

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The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

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