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David Beren | May 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT

I’m about to retire but shocked by how much parents spend on college tuition – am I underestimating costs for my kids?

One of the biggest questions facing parents all over the country (and the world) is how to save so you…

Joey Frenette | May 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM EDT

Why I Decided Against Dumping My Retirement Savings into VTI/VOO

For many passive investors and prospective early retirees, it’s as simple as plowing as much of one’s cash into an…

Maurie Backman | May 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT

I’m a Dave Ramsey follower but didn’t do a 15-year mortgage – was choosing flexibility over speed a bad call?

A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll probably ever make. So it’s important to make sure that…

David Beren | May 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

I have enough money coming to buy a house and pay for college at 19 – should I help my struggling family instead?

It’s unfortunate that as soon as the subject of an inheritance comes up around family, it can be incredibly problematic.…

Christy Bieber | May 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey inspired us to budget for the first time after 17 years – we just paid off our mortgage

A Reddit user has hit a major financial milestone, and he says he has Dave Ramsey to thank for it.…

Christy Bieber | May 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM EDT

At 29, I’m Saving $46k from a $113k Household Income—Am I on Track for Financial Freedom?

A 29-year-old Reddit user is eager to achieve financial independence, so he’s saving a good portion of his income —…

Joey Frenette | May 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

With $80,000 coming from inheritance, should we use it for college, retirement, or a future home?

For prospective heirs of a modest four-figure inheritance, it’s worth considering the wide range of uses for the sum. Of…

Christy Bieber | May 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

I’ve heard the 4% rule is ideal for retirement but I’m starting to question it

The 4% rule is an incredibly common rule used in retirement planning, but not everyone is buying into it. One…

Maurie Backman | May 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM EDT

We live rent-free and just received $80,000 in inheritance – what’s the best way to put this to work for our future?

Losing a loved one can be a devastating thing — even if you end up with an inheritance afterward.…

Christy Bieber | May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT

I’m thinking of giving my nephew a down payment on a house but I want an equity share in it

A Reddit user is considering giving his nephew a down payment, but doesn’t want to just make the gift free…

Christy Bieber | May 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT

My first Social Security check is late and I don’t know what to do

When you are counting on your Social Security check to help you cover your costs, it can be really disappointing…

David Beren | May 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM EDT

My $1.6 Million Retirement Account Has an Automatic Annuity Clause if I Die: What Are My Options?

For anyone pursuing FIRE (financial independence, retire early), employer-sponsored retirement accounts are a cornerstone of the plan. But not every…

Maurie Backman | May 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM EDT

I was approved for Social Security but told it’s suspended because I’m still working – how do I “prove” I stopped?

Many people look forward to being able to collect Social Security in retirement. But actually, you don’t necessarily have…

Maurie Backman | May 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM EDT

Do you know how much money the average Social Security recipient gets today? The answer may surprise you

It’s not an easy thing to save money for retirement. Many people try to do it only to be thwarted…

David Beren | May 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM EDT

Social Security says I owe $13,000, but I’ve never gotten benefits – how is this possible?

It’s not at all unexpected to learn that Social Security plays a pivotal role in the lives of more than…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m about to retire but shocked by how much parents spend on college tuition – am I underestimating costs for my kids?

Why I Decided Against Dumping My Retirement Savings into VTI/VOO

I’m a Dave Ramsey follower but didn’t do a 15-year mortgage – was choosing flexibility over speed a bad call?

I have enough money coming to buy a house and pay for college at 19 – should I help my struggling family instead?

Dave Ramsey inspired us to budget for the first time after 17 years – we just paid off our mortgage

At 29, I’m Saving $46k from a $113k Household Income—Am I on Track for Financial Freedom?

With $80,000 coming from inheritance, should we use it for college, retirement, or a future home?

I’ve heard the 4% rule is ideal for retirement but I’m starting to question it

We live rent-free and just received $80,000 in inheritance – what’s the best way to put this to work for our future?

I’m thinking of giving my nephew a down payment on a house but I want an equity share in it

My first Social Security check is late and I don’t know what to do

My $1.6 Million Retirement Account Has an Automatic Annuity Clause if I Die: What Are My Options?

I was approved for Social Security but told it’s suspended because I’m still working – how do I “prove” I stopped?

Do you know how much money the average Social Security recipient gets today? The answer may surprise you

Social Security says I owe $13,000, but I’ve never gotten benefits – how is this possible?

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

A Crash in Your First Year of Retirement Can Wreck All 30. These 3 ETFs Soften the Blow

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m about to retire but shocked by how much parents spend on college tuition – am I underestimating costs for my kids?

Why I Decided Against Dumping My Retirement Savings into VTI/VOO

I’m a Dave Ramsey follower but didn’t do a 15-year mortgage – was choosing flexibility over speed a bad call?

I have enough money coming to buy a house and pay for college at 19 – should I help my struggling family instead?

Dave Ramsey inspired us to budget for the first time after 17 years – we just paid off our mortgage

At 29, I’m Saving $46k from a $113k Household Income—Am I on Track for Financial Freedom?

With $80,000 coming from inheritance, should we use it for college, retirement, or a future home?

I’ve heard the 4% rule is ideal for retirement but I’m starting to question it

We live rent-free and just received $80,000 in inheritance – what’s the best way to put this to work for our future?

I’m thinking of giving my nephew a down payment on a house but I want an equity share in it

My first Social Security check is late and I don’t know what to do

My $1.6 Million Retirement Account Has an Automatic Annuity Clause if I Die: What Are My Options?

I was approved for Social Security but told it’s suspended because I’m still working – how do I “prove” I stopped?

Do you know how much money the average Social Security recipient gets today? The answer may surprise you

Social Security says I owe $13,000, but I’ve never gotten benefits – how is this possible?

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

A Crash in Your First Year of Retirement Can Wreck All 30. These 3 ETFs Soften the Blow

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Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

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