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Joey Frenette | Apr 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM EDT

If we can’t do a backdoor Roth, is it still worth maxing our 401(k), or should we switch to a taxable account?

It’s a common dilemma many Americans saving up for retirement are bound to face: should one max out that 401(k),…

Christy Bieber | Apr 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Bank of America Slashed My Credit Limit by Over $5,000 – What Does This Mean?

A Reddit user is upset that his Bank of America credit card just had its limit slashed. While the poster…

Christy Bieber | Apr 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM EDT

I Can’t Afford My Inherited House—Should I Sell or Hold On?

A Reddit user lost his grandmother and mother recently and is now coping with some financial issues. Specifically, while the…

Maurie Backman | Apr 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM EDT

I Faced a Shady Interrogation at the Social Security Office – Here’s What Happened

There are plenty of people who have perfectly pleasant experiences with the Social Security Administration (SSA). In fact, there…

Christy Bieber | Apr 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM EDT

I’m 28 and have banked $340k, should I leave my Financial Advisor?

A 28-year-old Redditor has $340,000 saved, with part of the money coming from an inheritance and part of the money…

Joey Frenette | Apr 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM EDT

I’m 45 with $7 million liquid – should I prioritize more Roth contributions in my 401(k), or just stuff it with pre-tax?

With a great deal of capital saved up at the relatively young age of 45, it’s more than worthwhile to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM EDT

Our $2.9 million nest egg is growing, but my stress is through the roof – how do I stay motivated for 7–9 more years of this?

For some who are in the final stretch of their careers, retirement cannot come soon enough. For those over-stressed individuals…

Maurie Backman | Apr 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM EDT

Retiring With Money? Don’t Expect to Take Home Your Social Security Checks in Full

There are many people who unfortunately reach retirement age without so much as $1,000 saved for their senior years. But…

Joey Frenette | Apr 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM EDT

We use credit cards for travel points, but does that make sense or are we getting fleeced?

Responsible credit card usage over a prolonged period of time really can build up enough travel points for one to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM EDT

Two kids, a near-paid-off home, and $460k income – why does financial freedom still feel so far away?

A growing number of high-earning Americans with massive incomes still don’t feel rich. Indeed, it’s not out of the ordinary…

Marc Guberti | Apr 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM EDT

I’m 30 with a $250,000 salary – How do I pursue Financial Independence?

Growing your salary over time is one of the best ways to ensure financial independence in your older years. However,…

David Beren | Apr 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM EDT

Is Increasing My 401(k) Withholding the Key to Maximizing My Retirement Income?

One of the most important decisions anyone can make is how to handle retirement income before and after you call…

David Beren | Apr 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM EDT

My Dad Lost Everything – How Can He Rebuild After Being Scammed Out of His Savings?

While the love of family goes both ways, as parents will do anything to ensure their children are not hurt,…

David Beren | Apr 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM EDT

How Buying Fresh Fruits and Quality Coffee Changed My Life – What Purchases Impacted You Most?

If you finally reach a point in your financial life where you have the flexibility to spend without worry, it’s…

David Beren | Apr 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM EDT

Should I cash out my $250,000 401k to pay off my $130,000 mortgage and live debt-free or keep working in a stressful job?

As soon as most people hear that they may be on the cusp of being cut at their job, there…

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Personal Finance Articles

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If we can’t do a backdoor Roth, is it still worth maxing our 401(k), or should we switch to a taxable account?

Bank of America Slashed My Credit Limit by Over $5,000 – What Does This Mean?

I Can’t Afford My Inherited House—Should I Sell or Hold On?

I Faced a Shady Interrogation at the Social Security Office – Here’s What Happened

I’m 28 and have banked $340k, should I leave my Financial Advisor?

I’m 45 with $7 million liquid – should I prioritize more Roth contributions in my 401(k), or just stuff it with pre-tax?

Our $2.9 million nest egg is growing, but my stress is through the roof – how do I stay motivated for 7–9 more years of this?

Retiring With Money? Don’t Expect to Take Home Your Social Security Checks in Full

We use credit cards for travel points, but does that make sense or are we getting fleeced?

Two kids, a near-paid-off home, and $460k income – why does financial freedom still feel so far away?

I’m 30 with a $250,000 salary – How do I pursue Financial Independence?

Is Increasing My 401(k) Withholding the Key to Maximizing My Retirement Income?

My Dad Lost Everything – How Can He Rebuild After Being Scammed Out of His Savings?

How Buying Fresh Fruits and Quality Coffee Changed My Life – What Purchases Impacted You Most?

Should I cash out my $250,000 401k to pay off my $130,000 mortgage and live debt-free or keep working in a stressful job?

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She Owned Her Retirement Home but Not the Ground Beneath It. Then a Data Center Came Calling.

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She Owned Her Retirement Home but Not the Ground Beneath It. Then a Data Center Came Calling.

He Mined Coal for 30 Years. Now His Social Security Check Does What the Mine Used To.

Is Ondas in Play? Potential Acquirers Eye This Autonomous-Defense Specialist.

She Owned Her Retirement Home but Not the Ground Beneath It. Then a Data Center Came Calling.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

If we can’t do a backdoor Roth, is it still worth maxing our 401(k), or should we switch to a taxable account?

Bank of America Slashed My Credit Limit by Over $5,000 – What Does This Mean?

I Can’t Afford My Inherited House—Should I Sell or Hold On?

I Faced a Shady Interrogation at the Social Security Office – Here’s What Happened

I’m 28 and have banked $340k, should I leave my Financial Advisor?

I’m 45 with $7 million liquid – should I prioritize more Roth contributions in my 401(k), or just stuff it with pre-tax?

Our $2.9 million nest egg is growing, but my stress is through the roof – how do I stay motivated for 7–9 more years of this?

Retiring With Money? Don’t Expect to Take Home Your Social Security Checks in Full

We use credit cards for travel points, but does that make sense or are we getting fleeced?

Two kids, a near-paid-off home, and $460k income – why does financial freedom still feel so far away?

I’m 30 with a $250,000 salary – How do I pursue Financial Independence?

Is Increasing My 401(k) Withholding the Key to Maximizing My Retirement Income?

My Dad Lost Everything – How Can He Rebuild After Being Scammed Out of His Savings?

How Buying Fresh Fruits and Quality Coffee Changed My Life – What Purchases Impacted You Most?

Should I cash out my $250,000 401k to pay off my $130,000 mortgage and live debt-free or keep working in a stressful job?

Is Ondas in Play? Potential Acquirers Eye This Autonomous-Defense Specialist.

She Owned Her Retirement Home but Not the Ground Beneath It. Then a Data Center Came Calling.

Man Who Called 2008 Crash Says Now Is the Time to “Invest in Early-Stage Gold Stocks”

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