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David Beren | Apr 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM EDT

I’m Investing $750,000 After Losing $1 Million in Cash—Will I Avoid My Past Mistakes This Time?

Investing in the stock market is one of the hardest financial decisions anyone can make. It can very much feel…

David Beren | Apr 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM EDT

8 in 10 Freelancers Feel More Productive Working Remotely – Here’s Why

If there is one positive outcome of the pandemic, it has been the rise of remote work. For millions of…

Maurie Backman | Apr 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM EDT

President Trump Promised a Big Social Security Change. Here’s Why It May Not Happen

Social Security is an income source that millions of older Americans rely on during retirement. But the fear is that…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM EDT

I’m considering moving to a low-cost city and cutting my work hours – can I still retire with $4 million saved?

Moving to a city with a lower cost of living can be a fantastic way to retire a few years…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT

Should I use my big raise to open a new retirement account or start a side business?

It can be quite transformative to be rewarded a big, fat raise, especially in this environment, where inflation hasn’t been…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM EDT

We’re moving into a $3.5 million house, and my in-laws are offering a seven-figure ‘advance’ – is debt-free really the best path?

If there’s an option to go down a debt-free path, it’s almost always the better choice, at least in my…

Christy Bieber | Apr 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

A Reddit user has a question about whether he’s using his credit cards the right way. He’s only 21 and…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM EDT

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

The extra income produced from a side hustle can be a great way to get back on good financial footing,…

Christy Bieber | Apr 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

A Reddit user posted recently, indicating they were thinking about switching credit cards. They want a “better” card because they…

Joey Frenette | Apr 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM EDT

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

It’s the big question that anyone hit by a sudden financial windfall is bound to ask themselves: Should I spend…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

Whenever you have a credit card in your name, it instantly starts an internal conversation with yourself about how much…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

There is likely to be a sense of guilt whenever the time comes to say goodbye to corporate life or…

Maurie Backman | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM EDT

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

Social Security is an important source of income for a large number of retirees today. And without those benefits, many…

David Beren | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM EDT

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

thinkOne of the best situations anyone can find themselves in is when their job is going better than expected. The…

John Seetoo | Apr 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

Social Security benefits for retirement age couples and widowed families can be a crucial financial lifesaver for many with insufficient…

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I’m Investing $750,000 After Losing $1 Million in Cash—Will I Avoid My Past Mistakes This Time?

8 in 10 Freelancers Feel More Productive Working Remotely – Here’s Why

President Trump Promised a Big Social Security Change. Here’s Why It May Not Happen

I’m considering moving to a low-cost city and cutting my work hours – can I still retire with $4 million saved?

Should I use my big raise to open a new retirement account or start a side business?

We’re moving into a $3.5 million house, and my in-laws are offering a seven-figure ‘advance’ – is debt-free really the best path?

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m Investing $750,000 After Losing $1 Million in Cash—Will I Avoid My Past Mistakes This Time?

8 in 10 Freelancers Feel More Productive Working Remotely – Here’s Why

President Trump Promised a Big Social Security Change. Here’s Why It May Not Happen

I’m considering moving to a low-cost city and cutting my work hours – can I still retire with $4 million saved?

Should I use my big raise to open a new retirement account or start a side business?

We’re moving into a $3.5 million house, and my in-laws are offering a seven-figure ‘advance’ – is debt-free really the best path?

I prefer credit cards over debit cards and have never missed a payment. Is this the right way to use them?

7 in 10 Side Hustlers Use Their Earnings to Pay Off Debt – Is This a Smart Strategy?

Does Switching Credit Cards Help, or Hurt My 800 Credit Score?

I Came Into Unexpected Money—Should I Invest It or Upgrade My Life?

Should I pay off small credit card purchases immediately, or focus on something else?

I’m retiring in my mid-50s and still crave new opportunities – how do I make sure my career exit story doesn’t close future doors?

Social Security Payments Could Shrink in 10 Years

My wife and I both rocketed up the tech ladder – is it safe to slow down without risking our jobs?

7 Strategies for Spousal and Survivor Benefits to Boost Household Income

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

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