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Maurie Backman | Apr 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM EDT

Can You Still Count on Social Security for Retirement Income if You’re in Your 40s?

There are millions of older Americans today who use their monthly Social Security benefits to cover their essential retirement expenses.…

Christy Bieber | Apr 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

If Any Gen-Xer Is Using A Debit Card, They Should See How Much They Could Make By Switching

When you pay for goods and services in today’s day and age, you have a lot of different choices for…

David Beren | Apr 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM EDT

Is Your Financial Advisor a Fiduciary? How to Find Out and What to Do If They Aren’t

Whenever the topic of talking with a financial professional who can help create a long-term strategy toward retirement arises, we…

Marc Guberti | Apr 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT

At 39, I Inherited $4M in Real Estate and $200K Cash – What Should I Do Next?

Receiving a big inheritance can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s good if you use the money…

Maurie Backman | Apr 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM EDT

These 2 Moves Could Make it Easier to Ride Out a Recession

If you’ve been investing for quite some time, you’ve probably experienced your fair share of stock market corrections and a…

Aaron Webber | Apr 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Are you paying higher insurance premiums than ever before? Are your rates increasing by more each year? You’re not alone,…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM EDT

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

It’s a frightening reality about the state of American consumer debt that at the end of 2024, the Federal Reserve…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM EDT

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

One of the biggest questions anyone in their young financial life has to decide is how much influence a credit…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

The S&P 500 has become a lot tougher to ride out with the index melting down more than 10% in…

Christy Bieber | Apr 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

When you think of investments, you probably think of stocks, bonds, real estate, or CDs. However, billionaire Mark Cuban said…

Maurie Backman | Apr 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM EDT

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

It’s a pretty common thing for employers to offer a 401(k) plan. And different 401(k)s can have different rules.…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM EDT

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

Timeshares can be a very costly investment (I’m inclined to view it as more of a liability) for many vacationers…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM EDT

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

In the credit card world, the debate between cashback and travel cards is seemingly timeless as to which card type…

David Beren | Apr 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

While there are many different ways that baby boomers can make money right now, one of the easier things to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM EDT

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

With the rise of gambling apps and increased speculation on meme stocks and short-dated options, it’s not hard to imagine…

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Can You Still Count on Social Security for Retirement Income if You’re in Your 40s?

If Any Gen-Xer Is Using A Debit Card, They Should See How Much They Could Make By Switching

Is Your Financial Advisor a Fiduciary? How to Find Out and What to Do If They Aren’t

At 39, I Inherited $4M in Real Estate and $200K Cash – What Should I Do Next?

These 2 Moves Could Make it Easier to Ride Out a Recession

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

This “Boring” ETF Could Be One of the Biggest Winners from the AI Boom

She Delayed Social Security to 70 for a Bigger Check. Her Husband’s Death at 71 Erased the Payoff.

The Portfolio That Makes Christmas Feel Like Christmas Again

Miss Your 8-Month Window After Work Ends, and the Part B Penalty Never Stops

She Delayed Social Security to 70 for a Bigger Check. Her Husband's Death at 71 Erased the Payoff.

Miss Your 8-Month Window After Work Ends, and the Part B Penalty Never Stops

This “Boring” ETF Could Be One of the Biggest Winners from the AI Boom

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Can You Still Count on Social Security for Retirement Income if You’re in Your 40s?

If Any Gen-Xer Is Using A Debit Card, They Should See How Much They Could Make By Switching

Is Your Financial Advisor a Fiduciary? How to Find Out and What to Do If They Aren’t

At 39, I Inherited $4M in Real Estate and $200K Cash – What Should I Do Next?

These 2 Moves Could Make it Easier to Ride Out a Recession

The Six Biggest Factors Causing Americans’ Car Insurance to Skyrocket

Americans Now Have $1.21 Trillion of Credit Card Debt, the Highest on Record – 7 Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Take on Too Much

Why Are People Still Using Debit Cards Without Rewards, and Worse Security When Cash Back Cards Are An Option?

Should I ride out the S&P or buy a townhouse at 28 with $120k in stocks?

Mark Cuban says this type of equity “is the most valuable equity you can invest in”

I just discovered my 401(k) has a hidden clause forcing half into an annuity if I die – is this normal?

Should I Keep the Timeshare Gifted to Us, Even Though We Don’t Travel to Hawaii?

What’s The Point of Using Travel Credit Cards Instead of a Simply 2-3% Cash Back Card?

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

This “Boring” ETF Could Be One of the Biggest Winners from the AI Boom

She Delayed Social Security to 70 for a Bigger Check. Her Husband’s Death at 71 Erased the Payoff.

The Portfolio That Makes Christmas Feel Like Christmas Again

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Miss Your 8-Month Window After Work Ends, and the Part B Penalty Never Stops

She Delayed Social Security to 70 for a Bigger Check. Her Husband's Death at 71 Erased the Payoff.