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Maurie Backman | May 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM EDT

How Can We Lower Housing Prices When Desirable Land Is Already Taken?

It shouldn’t really come as a surprise to learn that a lack of affordable housing is a major issue…

Joey Frenette | May 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT

Is a 25-Year Life Insurance Policy Worth It for New Parents With $200K in Savings?

A term life insurance policy can be a fantastic investment to give new parents more peace of mind. That said,…

Maurie Backman | May 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM EDT

I’m a multi-millionaire in my mid 30s but I feel like a failure after my girlfriend left – Should I have told her about the money?

They say that having money doesn’t buy happiness. That’s arguable, though. The reality is that having money can indirectly…

Joey Frenette | May 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM EDT

How I Became Solidly Middle Class – Now What Should I Do With My New Income?

The middle class can be rather difficult to define. Traditionally, it was more of a lifestyle, one that involved a…

Maurie Backman | May 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM EDT

We’re 37 and got a late start on retirement savings. How much should we aim to save now?

You’ll usually hear that it’s important to start saving for retirement from as young an age as possible. The…

Joey Frenette | May 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM EDT

Should I Take Social Security Early at 62 or Wait Until 67 for More Benefits?

It’s one of the biggest dilemmas (soon-to-be) retirees will face as soon as they hit age 62: take the Social…

Joey Frenette | May 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM EDT

I’m curious about dividend investing – What age and allocations are others using?

Dividend investing may be more favored by older investors who value passive income over growth and capital appreciation. However, investing…

Maurie Backman | May 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM EDT

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make in the context of your retirement is when to sign…

John Seetoo | May 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM EDT

Should We Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits? A Discussion on the House Tax Bill H.R. 904

For roughly the first 45 years after President Franklin D. Roosevelt embarked on the Social Security program during the Great…

John Seetoo | May 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT

What Happens If the Housing Market Crashes? How to Protect Yourself

The Big Short was a hit 2015 movie featuring Christian Bale as Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager who essentially…

Maurie Backman | May 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM EDT

I make too much for a Roth IRA but want a strategic way to grow my money

If you’re going to save for retirement, you might as well enjoy a host of tax benefits along the…

David Beren | May 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM EDT

Where Should I Invest My $1 Million After Selling My Equity? – Seeking Advice at Age 50

Anytime you receive a windfall of money, whether through a lottery win, inheritance, job bonus, or an equity sale, the…

Joey Frenette | May 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM EDT

Am I ready to retire in Thailand with $1.3 million – My financial plan’s sustainability questioned

Given the rising costs of living, many Americans think it takes a few million to retire well. But with $1.3…

Joey Frenette | May 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM EDT

Is Early Retirement Worth the Sacrifice? Insights from Those Who Did It

Early retirement really does sound like a dream that many of us wish we could achieve. But leaving the workforce…

Maurie Backman | May 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM EDT

My Dad Died With No Estate – Why Does the IRS Keep Asking for Money?

Getting out of paying taxes is an extremely difficult thing to do. Sure, there are legal loopholes people can…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How Can We Lower Housing Prices When Desirable Land Is Already Taken?

Is a 25-Year Life Insurance Policy Worth It for New Parents With $200K in Savings?

I’m a multi-millionaire in my mid 30s but I feel like a failure after my girlfriend left – Should I have told her about the money?

How I Became Solidly Middle Class – Now What Should I Do With My New Income?

We’re 37 and got a late start on retirement savings. How much should we aim to save now?

Should I Take Social Security Early at 62 or Wait Until 67 for More Benefits?

I’m curious about dividend investing – What age and allocations are others using?

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

Should We Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits? A Discussion on the House Tax Bill H.R. 904

What Happens If the Housing Market Crashes? How to Protect Yourself

I make too much for a Roth IRA but want a strategic way to grow my money

Where Should I Invest My $1 Million After Selling My Equity? – Seeking Advice at Age 50

Am I ready to retire in Thailand with $1.3 million – My financial plan’s sustainability questioned

Is Early Retirement Worth the Sacrifice? Insights from Those Who Did It

My Dad Died With No Estate – Why Does the IRS Keep Asking for Money?

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

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

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

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

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

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

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How Can We Lower Housing Prices When Desirable Land Is Already Taken?

Is a 25-Year Life Insurance Policy Worth It for New Parents With $200K in Savings?

I’m a multi-millionaire in my mid 30s but I feel like a failure after my girlfriend left – Should I have told her about the money?

How I Became Solidly Middle Class – Now What Should I Do With My New Income?

We’re 37 and got a late start on retirement savings. How much should we aim to save now?

Should I Take Social Security Early at 62 or Wait Until 67 for More Benefits?

I’m curious about dividend investing – What age and allocations are others using?

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

Should We Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits? A Discussion on the House Tax Bill H.R. 904

What Happens If the Housing Market Crashes? How to Protect Yourself

I make too much for a Roth IRA but want a strategic way to grow my money

Where Should I Invest My $1 Million After Selling My Equity? – Seeking Advice at Age 50

Am I ready to retire in Thailand with $1.3 million – My financial plan’s sustainability questioned

Is Early Retirement Worth the Sacrifice? Insights from Those Who Did It

My Dad Died With No Estate – Why Does the IRS Keep Asking for Money?

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

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

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The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

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