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Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM EST

I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

We’re often encouraged to do our best to save well for retirement. And you may have a certain savings goal…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM EST

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

When I decided I was ready to have kids, one of the things I worried most about was having enough…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

Saving for retirement in a tax-advantaged plan makes a lot of sense. Why not reap some IRS benefits in the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM EST

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

For many people, especially those focused on retiring at a young age, life is about being frugal to save up…

Joey Frenette | Jan 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM EST

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

Many people love rules of thumb, like the 50/30/20 budget rule, which entails spending 50% of one’s income on needs…

Marc Guberti | Jan 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM EST

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

Many years of financial planning and saving can help you retire sooner. While it’s possible for some people to retire…

Joey Frenette | Jan 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM EST

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

It’s arguably the biggest financial question of our generation: should I save up and pull the trigger on that dream…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM EST

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

The problem with pensions largely being a thing of the past is that most of us now have to save…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM EST

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

Should you buy a $300K car if you have $4.8 million? This is a question a Reddit user posted recently.…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM EST

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

As we look towards 2025, navigating the complexities of Social Security becomes increasingly essential for those nearing retirement. With roughly…

John Seetoo | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM EST

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

The Risk of “The Bigger They Come, The Harder They Fall” Retirement nest eggs vary widely in size among the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM EST

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

Social Security is likely going to be a crucial source of income when you are retired. Unfortunately, because the rules…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM EST

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

Living with your parents is often viewed as a negative when you’re an adult. The idea is that you’re supposed…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM EST

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

There are a number of tough decisions you might face as retirement gets near. You may, for example, be torn…

David Beren | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM EST

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

If you love the idea of a risk-averse investment that isn’t necessarily subject to the stock market’s ups and downs,…

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I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

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The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State