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Gerelyn Terzo | Jul 12, 2026 at 6:03 AM EDT

Laid Off at 61, She Trusted Her Social Security Estimate. It Was Overstating Her Check Because of One Hidden Assumption.

The call came on a Tuesday. She was 61, three weeks from her 25th anniversary at the company, and by…

Drew Wood | Jul 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

One Form Can Erase Your IRMAA Surcharge After a Retirement, Divorce, or a Spouse’s Death — You Have 60 Days

A 68-year-old widow in Ohio opens her Medicare notice and sees her Part B premium jump from $202.90 to $284.10…

Michael Williams | Jul 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT

The 20% Tax Credit Developers Use to Flip Historic Buildings and How You Can Claim It

If you own or are eyeing a beat-up old building with good bones, the federal government will hand you back…

Michael Williams | Jul 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT

Your RV Qualifies for the Same Mortgage Interest Deduction as a House, but Most Owners Never Claim It

If you own an RV with a bed, a stove, and a toilet, the IRS calls it a home. That…

Michael Williams | Jul 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT

Your Solar Tax Credit Expires December 31, 2025, but Here’s How to Claim 30% Back

If you had rooftop solar panels installed in 2025, the IRS still owes you back about a third of what…

Austin Smith | Jul 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT

The HYSA Teaser Rate Trap, and How to Spot One

Banks spend real money engineering the number in the largest font, and the fine print is where that investment pays…

David Beren | Jul 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM EDT

Social Security Replaces About 40% of Your Paycheck. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Cover the Rest.

The Social Security Administration has long estimated that its retirement benefit replaces roughly 40% of a typical worker’s pre-retirement earnings.…

Drew Wood | Jul 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT

Could You Retire Like Royalty in Vietnam With $400,000?

Vietnam can be one of the world’s more affordable retirement destinations, but “retire like royalty” is where the math gets…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jul 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT

A Widow Turned Down the Survivor Check at 60 to Protect a Bigger One Later. The Wait Cost Her $50,000.

A Cautious Choice That Quietly Drained Her Bank Account She was widowed at 59. When she turned 60, a caseworker…

Drew Wood | Jul 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDT

He Kept His Spouse’s Employer Plan Past 65. Medicare Called It a Gap — and Charged Him for Life.

A 68-year-old stays on his wife’s employer health plan after turning 65 because she is still working, and he assumes…

Drew Wood | Jul 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM EDT

The Dividend Growth Plan That Leaves High-Yield Stocks Behind

A 10% dividend feels like a win because it solves the income problem with less capital. The arithmetic is seductive:…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM EDT

“Bro, 3 Years and the Finances Are Separate?”: Caleb Hammer Confronts Married Couple With 4 Kids and a Past-Due Mortgage

Caleb Hammer sat down with a married couple raising four kids on a past-due mortgage, and the first thing he…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT

“They’re Going to Accuse You of Having Stolen From Your Parents”: George Kamel to Caller Hiding a $50,000 CD From Her Siblings

Cheryl's parents offered her fair compensation for retiring early to become their full-time caregiver, with one condition that made her…

David Beren | Jul 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT

$400 a Month Starting at 30 Beats $900 a Month Starting at 45. Most People Wait.

A saver who puts $400 a month into a diversified portfolio from age 30 through 65 ends up with more…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM EDT

“I Carry a Pocketful of Hundreds”: Dave Ramsey Explains Why Giving Money Away Is “The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have”

She gave thousands to charity every month and felt nothing. Dave Ramsey heard her problem and pulled out a pocketful…

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Laid Off at 61, She Trusted Her Social Security Estimate. It Was Overstating Her Check Because of One Hidden Assumption.

One Form Can Erase Your IRMAA Surcharge After a Retirement, Divorce, or a Spouse’s Death — You Have 60 Days

The 20% Tax Credit Developers Use to Flip Historic Buildings and How You Can Claim It

Your RV Qualifies for the Same Mortgage Interest Deduction as a House, but Most Owners Never Claim It

Your Solar Tax Credit Expires December 31, 2025, but Here’s How to Claim 30% Back

The HYSA Teaser Rate Trap, and How to Spot One

Social Security Replaces About 40% of Your Paycheck. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Cover the Rest.

Could You Retire Like Royalty in Vietnam With $400,000?

A Widow Turned Down the Survivor Check at 60 to Protect a Bigger One Later. The Wait Cost Her $50,000.

He Kept His Spouse’s Employer Plan Past 65. Medicare Called It a Gap — and Charged Him for Life.

The Dividend Growth Plan That Leaves High-Yield Stocks Behind

“Bro, 3 Years and the Finances Are Separate?”: Caleb Hammer Confronts Married Couple With 4 Kids and a Past-Due Mortgage

“They’re Going to Accuse You of Having Stolen From Your Parents”: George Kamel to Caller Hiding a $50,000 CD From Her Siblings

$400 a Month Starting at 30 Beats $900 a Month Starting at 45. Most People Wait.

“I Carry a Pocketful of Hundreds”: Dave Ramsey Explains Why Giving Money Away Is “The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have”

How to Create Warren Buffett’s 90/10 Portfolio, But With an 11% Yield

Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. Building a Dividend Bridge: Which Leaves You Richer at 75?

Retirement Is 10,000 Days With No Paycheck. These 4 ETFs Deposit One Every Month

Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. Building a Dividend Bridge: Which Leaves You Richer at 75?

How a 67-Year-Old Built a $4,800 Monthly Paycheck Around SCHD, JEPQ, and O

How to Create Warren Buffett’s 90/10 Portfolio, But With an 11% Yield

Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. Building a Dividend Bridge: Which Leaves You Richer at 75?

Personal Finance Articles

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Laid Off at 61, She Trusted Her Social Security Estimate. It Was Overstating Her Check Because of One Hidden Assumption.

One Form Can Erase Your IRMAA Surcharge After a Retirement, Divorce, or a Spouse’s Death — You Have 60 Days

The 20% Tax Credit Developers Use to Flip Historic Buildings and How You Can Claim It

Your RV Qualifies for the Same Mortgage Interest Deduction as a House, but Most Owners Never Claim It

Your Solar Tax Credit Expires December 31, 2025, but Here’s How to Claim 30% Back

The HYSA Teaser Rate Trap, and How to Spot One

Social Security Replaces About 40% of Your Paycheck. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Cover the Rest.

Could You Retire Like Royalty in Vietnam With $400,000?

A Widow Turned Down the Survivor Check at 60 to Protect a Bigger One Later. The Wait Cost Her $50,000.

He Kept His Spouse’s Employer Plan Past 65. Medicare Called It a Gap — and Charged Him for Life.

The Dividend Growth Plan That Leaves High-Yield Stocks Behind

“Bro, 3 Years and the Finances Are Separate?”: Caleb Hammer Confronts Married Couple With 4 Kids and a Past-Due Mortgage

“They’re Going to Accuse You of Having Stolen From Your Parents”: George Kamel to Caller Hiding a $50,000 CD From Her Siblings

$400 a Month Starting at 30 Beats $900 a Month Starting at 45. Most People Wait.

“I Carry a Pocketful of Hundreds”: Dave Ramsey Explains Why Giving Money Away Is “The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have”

How to Create Warren Buffett’s 90/10 Portfolio, But With an 11% Yield

Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. Building a Dividend Bridge: Which Leaves You Richer at 75?

Retirement Is 10,000 Days With No Paycheck. These 4 ETFs Deposit One Every Month

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Claiming Social Security at 62 vs. Building a Dividend Bridge: Which Leaves You Richer at 75?

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