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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…

Drew Wood | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM EST

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

Like most kids, I grew up playing board games. One of my favorites was Monopoly. I liked it so much…

Joey Frenette | Feb 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM EST

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

As someone who’s still young and just getting started in their professional career, it can feel tempting to “enjoy life”…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM EST

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

A Redditor recently posted in the Fat FIRE subreddit about a large deferred compensation payment. The Redditor aims to retire at 55…

Maurie Backman | Feb 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM EST

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

Inflation has a tendency to erode retirees’ buying power over time. That’s why Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are…

Marc Guberti | Feb 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM EST

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

It’s possible to more than quadruple your income in a few years, and a recent Reddit post proves it. An accountant shared…

Christy Bieber | Feb 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM EST

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

A 50-year-old Reddit user with around $4.6 million in investments was planning to retire at age 52 but is wondering…

Christy Bieber | Feb 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM EST

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

A Reddit user is considering a job change that would allow him to make more money, but that increases the…

Marc Guberti | Feb 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM EST

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

When you are at the start of your financial journey, you have to make money without getting much help from…

Marc Guberti | Feb 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM EST

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

The Salary Reddit group contains many posts from people who talk about their salary increases over the years. However, taxes…

Christy Bieber | Feb 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM EST

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

A Reddit user was surprised to find she received a bill after her daughter accompanied a friend on vacation. The…

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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

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

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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

I Always Dreamed of Owning Property, But These 9 Factors Convinced Me Not To Be a Landlord

I’m 26 and I’ve been putting 15% pre-tax income into my 401k for years and I feel I’m doing too much

I’m 55 – what’s the smartest way for me to defer $2 million in compensation and minimize taxes?

Attention Retirees: 2 Big Problems With Social Security COLAs

I went from $45k a year as an office manager, to $192,000 as a consultant in just five years

I’m 50 with a net worth of $5 million. Should I retire early in case the next few years destroy the economy?

I’m considering a job change – can we afford to only live off my wife’s $500k salary?

If You Have $500,000 Saved It Can Start Making You Real Extra Money

I’m a 35 year old woman in New York City, making over half a million dollars in finance and pay way too much in taxes

My daughter was invited along on her wealthy friend’s vacation and now they are asking for her expenses be covered after the fact

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

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The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity's 2026 Study Finds

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