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Christy Bieber | Mar 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM EDT

Should I withdraw from my 401k to pay off $16k in credit card debt at 24% interest?

A Reddit user is considering taking money out of his 401(k) to pay off his credit cards. His cards are…

Christy Bieber | Mar 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

How I Went from 417 to 555 Credit Score While Battling Addiction and Seeking Financial Stability

A Reddit user posted to share her story about overcoming addiction and improving her credit score. She both explained how…

Maurie Backman | Mar 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM EDT

Could These Potential Impacts of the Social Security Administration Closures Affect You?

Since taking office, President Trump has pushed for a number of changes within Social Security. Not only has he continued…

Christy Bieber | Mar 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

I’m torn: Should I refinance my 8% mortgage to 7% with $2k in closing costs or stick with my current loan?

A Reddit user is currently trying to decide whether he should refinance his mortgage or not. He currently has a…

Maurie Backman | Mar 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

I Struggle with Impulse Buying: How Can I Control My Spending Habits for Good?

If you’ve ever made an unplanned purchase and regretted it later, you’re no doubt in good company. Impulse buys…

Christy Bieber | Mar 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

I’m Retiring Next Year: What Essential Financial Factors Am I Overlooking?

A Reddit user is getting ready to retire, but he wants to make sure he didn’t overlook anything first. His…

David Beren | Mar 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM EDT

We All Have to Spend Something, You May as Well Use a Cash Back Card and Get Paid for It

One of the fundamental truths about cash-back credit cards is how easy it is to accrue “free” money. If you…

John Seetoo | Mar 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM EDT

10 Ways Younger Workers Can Prepare for Future Social Security Changes

Social Security has become a financial insurance policy for nearly every American citizen who has contributed the prerequisite number of…

Maurie Backman | Mar 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM EDT

I’m Relieved by the Market Correction as I Near Retirement—Is That Wrong?

When the stock market reached correction territory earlier in March, defined by a drop of at least 10% but…

Christy Bieber | Mar 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM EDT

How to Create a ‘Death File’ to Support Your Family in Difficult Times

Thinking about your death is really not something anyone enjoys doing. Sadly, however, the day will come for everyone when we…

Maurie Backman | Mar 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM EDT

How I Survived Two Weeks on Just $20 for Food

If you’re having trouble keeping up with the high cost of groceries, you’re definitely not alone. In February, food…

Joey Frenette | Mar 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM EDT

What Retirement Mistakes Would You Change If You Could Go Back?

Retirement regrets aren’t all too uncommon. And while it’s best to move forward with no regrets, there are less-than-ideal situations…

Maurie Backman | Mar 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM EDT

My Widowed Mom’s Financial Advisor Charges 8% Annually—Is She Being Taken Advantage Of?

When I first started interviewing financial advisors to work with, there were different questions I asked each candidate. One…

Joey Frenette | Mar 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM EDT

I’m turning 65 and still working – should I start taking my pension now or wait?

It’s certainly tempting to start drawing down from Social Security or one’s pension once they surpass the age of 65…

Marc Guberti | Mar 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM EDT

We saved $150k per kid in 529s – but is spending another $20k+ per year during college really necessary?

College tuitions have been soaring for many years, and the price tag recently caught one Redditor off guard. This individual…

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Should I withdraw from my 401k to pay off $16k in credit card debt at 24% interest?

How I Went from 417 to 555 Credit Score While Battling Addiction and Seeking Financial Stability

Could These Potential Impacts of the Social Security Administration Closures Affect You?

I’m torn: Should I refinance my 8% mortgage to 7% with $2k in closing costs or stick with my current loan?

I Struggle with Impulse Buying: How Can I Control My Spending Habits for Good?

I’m Retiring Next Year: What Essential Financial Factors Am I Overlooking?

We All Have to Spend Something, You May as Well Use a Cash Back Card and Get Paid for It

10 Ways Younger Workers Can Prepare for Future Social Security Changes

I’m Relieved by the Market Correction as I Near Retirement—Is That Wrong?

How to Create a ‘Death File’ to Support Your Family in Difficult Times

How I Survived Two Weeks on Just $20 for Food

What Retirement Mistakes Would You Change If You Could Go Back?

My Widowed Mom’s Financial Advisor Charges 8% Annually—Is She Being Taken Advantage Of?

I’m turning 65 and still working – should I start taking my pension now or wait?

We saved $150k per kid in 529s – but is spending another $20k+ per year during college really necessary?

The Monthly Income Trap: How JEPQ Investors Gave Up $18,000 Per $10,000 Invested Since Inception

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough.

'The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender': Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here's Why That's Not Enough.

The Monthly Income Trap: How JEPQ Investors Gave Up $18,000 Per $10,000 Invested Since Inception

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Should I withdraw from my 401k to pay off $16k in credit card debt at 24% interest?

How I Went from 417 to 555 Credit Score While Battling Addiction and Seeking Financial Stability

Could These Potential Impacts of the Social Security Administration Closures Affect You?

I’m torn: Should I refinance my 8% mortgage to 7% with $2k in closing costs or stick with my current loan?

I Struggle with Impulse Buying: How Can I Control My Spending Habits for Good?

I’m Retiring Next Year: What Essential Financial Factors Am I Overlooking?

We All Have to Spend Something, You May as Well Use a Cash Back Card and Get Paid for It

10 Ways Younger Workers Can Prepare for Future Social Security Changes

I’m Relieved by the Market Correction as I Near Retirement—Is That Wrong?

How to Create a ‘Death File’ to Support Your Family in Difficult Times

How I Survived Two Weeks on Just $20 for Food

What Retirement Mistakes Would You Change If You Could Go Back?

My Widowed Mom’s Financial Advisor Charges 8% Annually—Is She Being Taken Advantage Of?

I’m turning 65 and still working – should I start taking my pension now or wait?

We saved $150k per kid in 529s – but is spending another $20k+ per year during college really necessary?

The Monthly Income Trap: How JEPQ Investors Gave Up $18,000 Per $10,000 Invested Since Inception

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough.

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'The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender': Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

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