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Christy Bieber | May 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM EDT

My wife applied for spousal benefits from Social Security but got her own smaller benefit instead

A Reddit user was surprised by the way the Social Security Administration processed his wife’s benefits claim. He explained that…

Christy Bieber | May 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

Is a 25% match in a 401(k) too good to be true?

A Reddit user was looking through the 401(k) paperwork from his wife’s job and was surprised to find something unusual…

Maurie Backman | May 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM EDT

I have a $3 million portfolio but it’s all in tech. How do I diversify without a huge tax hit?

There’s a reason people say the tech sector effectively “controls” the stock market. Sure, tech titans aren’t the only…

Christy Bieber | May 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM EDT

1 in 20 side hustles now make over $10,000 per month

A side hustle is often viewed as a way to make a few bucks to help pay the bills. However,…

Christy Bieber | May 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM EDT

I Make $13,000 a Month – How Can I Achieve My $1 Million Goal by 30?

A 20-year-old Reddit user is working in emergency medical services and is making around $13,000 per month after factoring in…

Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Losing a job can be a very though thing to cope with. Many people tie their identities to their…

David Beren | May 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

If you experience considerable stress over the ups and downs of the stock market, you might be asking yourself a…

David Beren | May 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

In any financial scenario where you work and earn money, the hope is that you can make enough to have…

Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM EDT

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

A lot of people end up retiring without much — or any — savings. And people in that boat…

Maurie Backman | May 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM EDT

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

It’s an unfortunate thing that a lot of people enter retirement with almost no savings, or minimal funds socked…

Joey Frenette | May 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM EDT

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

It’s nice to imagine what we’d do if we had an extra $25,000 or so. For today’s young people, many…

David Beren | May 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM EDT

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

One of the most complicated decisions anyone can make is whether or not to leave one job for another. Unfortunately,…

David Beren | May 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM EDT

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

One of the most basic truths of personal finance is that you should always have some kind of emergency fund…

Maurie Backman | May 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM EDT

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

I have a family member who recently turned 60 and has probably been thinking about retirement since he turned…

Christy Bieber | May 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

A Reddit user is facing a major problem after his vehicle was totaled. He had a 2012 Camaro with 45,000…

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My wife applied for spousal benefits from Social Security but got her own smaller benefit instead

Is a 25% match in a 401(k) too good to be true?

I have a $3 million portfolio but it’s all in tech. How do I diversify without a huge tax hit?

1 in 20 side hustles now make over $10,000 per month

I Make $13,000 a Month – How Can I Achieve My $1 Million Goal by 30?

I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My wife applied for spousal benefits from Social Security but got her own smaller benefit instead

Is a 25% match in a 401(k) too good to be true?

I have a $3 million portfolio but it’s all in tech. How do I diversify without a huge tax hit?

1 in 20 side hustles now make over $10,000 per month

I Make $13,000 a Month – How Can I Achieve My $1 Million Goal by 30?

I Got Laid Off – Now I Must Choose Between Taking Time Off or Finishing My Career

Should I invest all my retirement savings in US treasuries for guaranteed returns over the next 15 years?

Here’s How I Spent $1,000 to Boost My Quality of Life – What Would You Choose?

My 68-year-old mother needs money and I’m wondering if she can get spousal benefits from Social Security if she’s divorced

I’ve Read Online That Saving $300 Monthly Can Make Me a Millionaire — but I Think Everyone Is Missing Something

What I Would Do With an Extra $25,000 – $35,000 Before My Semi-Retirement

With $3 million saved and two high incomes, is chasing an extra $150K/year worth giving up flexibility and job security?

Why do so many Americans struggle to save $1,000 for emergencies – here’s my perspective

I’m thinking of working one more year before retiring but I’m not sure if that’s excessive

My Camaro was totaled – now I’m struggling to find a way to get back to college

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

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A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

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