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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,…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

A 27-year-old Reddit user is considering buying a home. However, his situation is a unique one, because he doesn’t earn…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM EST

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

Although millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, the program is filled with gaps and…

Joel South | Jan 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM EST

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

529 plans. You’ve been hearing about them since your first child was born. You’ve put off opening them nearly as…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Americans aren’t strangers to debt. The average consumer owes a little over $6,000 on credit cards, per the Federal Reserve,…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM EST

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

If you receive Social Security benefits, you are getting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. This means your…

Aaron Webber | Jan 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

Credit cards are almost required to function in this modern world. Since we are forced to be cogs in the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM EST

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

A caller to the Dave Ramsey show recently expressed regrets about a decision he made when his wife was dying.…

Joey Frenette | Jan 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM EST

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

Burnout is a harsh reality for many who may have neglected the work-life balance and aspects beyond their careers. Undoubtedly,…

Marc Guberti | Jan 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM EST

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

A high-yield savings account offers risk-free returns, but those returns aren’t as good as you think. That’s because the APYs…

Christy Bieber | Jan 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM EST

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

What’s more important: Retiring early or having an amazing home? This is a question that a Redditor is facing right…

Maurie Backman | Jan 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM EST

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little less than $24,000…

Christy Bieber | Jan 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM EST

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

Dave Ramsey is well-known for his advice on debt payoff. The financial guru encourages people to complete a series of…

John Seetoo | Jan 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM EST

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

With over 40 million copies sold, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad/Poor Dad ranks as one of the top-selling financial books of…

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3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

Lithium ETF LIT Returned 125% to Investors Who Bought at Last Year’s Low

Why Short-Term Oil Volatility Is Giving Long-Term Investors a Once-in-a-Generation Gift to Buy ExxonMobil for Good

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Can One Realty Income Position Generate $33,000 a Year in Retirement?

Lithium ETF LIT Returned 125% to Investors Who Bought at Last Year’s Low

Why Short-Term Oil Volatility Is Giving Long-Term Investors a Once-in-a-Generation Gift to Buy ExxonMobil for Good

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

Lithium ETF LIT Returned 125% to Investors Who Bought at Last Year’s Low

Why Short-Term Oil Volatility Is Giving Long-Term Investors a Once-in-a-Generation Gift to Buy ExxonMobil for Good

Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

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Three Unexpected Reasons Your Social Security Check Could Quietly Get Smaller

Can One Realty Income Position Generate $33,000 a Year in Retirement?