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Maurie Backman | Mar 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM EST

My Social Security Estimate Says I’m Getting $4,000 a Month. Is That What Most Retirees Get?

A good number of people are surprised by their Social Security checks in retirement, which is silly given how easy…

Maurie Backman | Mar 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM EST

I inherited my dad’s 401(k) after 20 years and they won’t tell me how much is in it – what can I do?

People who save in a 401(k) plan commonly earmark that money for their own retirement. But unfortunately, sometimes 401(k)…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Mar 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM EST

There Is Still a Risk Social Security Payments Could Be Delayed

Job cuts at the Social Security Administration could delay payments to millions of Americans. That could push many below the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM EST

I’m 23 and make over $170k as a video game artist and I sell courses at $30k

When we think about industries that make it easy to pull down six figures, we tend to imagine the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM EST

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

Just as people tend to do their fair share of needless spending, so does the federal government. But that wastes…

Joey Frenette | Mar 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM EST

At 35 I should know more about my Roth IRA than I do, but am risk-averse and worried about retirement

If you’re 35 and growing a bit anxious about the prospect of retirement, do not fret as many Millennials, some…

Rich Duprey | Mar 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM EST

I have $300k in cash and want to turn it into $1 million – what are the most reliable ways to do it?

Comedian Steve Martin used to tell a joke about how to be a millionaire and not pay taxes. “First thing…

Christy Bieber | Mar 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST

I’m looking to purchase a $2.5 million home and make a risky career change all at once – am I making a mistake?

Buying a house is a big financial commitment, and making a career change can also impact your money in profound…

Christy Bieber | Mar 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM EST

We’re in our 40s and have saved 5x more for retirement than we planned – why are we still nervous to quit our jobs?

Retiring early is a dream for many, but taking the plunge and giving up work in your 40s can actually…

David Beren | Mar 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM EST

I Used to Think Side Hustles Were Just a Fad, But These 10 Opportunities Proved Me Wrong

It won’t come as a surprise to learn that the gig economy is growing in importance as millennials and Gen…

Ian Cooper | Mar 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM EST

This Is Exactly How the IRS Determines Your RMD

Once you reach age 73, you are legally required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from most tax-deferred retirement accounts.…

Joey Frenette | Mar 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM EST

My grandfather left me $3k in company stock as a kid and now it is worth $500k – should I sell it all now?

Investing just a few grand for a child at or around their time of birth could amount to a profound…

David Beren | Mar 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM EST

Set To Inherit $5M And Without A Family, Can I Ease Up For Retirement?

If you stop and think about what life would be like if you had more than enough money, it’s okay…

Dana George | Mar 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM EST

If Retiring At 65 Is Your Goal Suze Orman Has Some Direct Advice

As someone who’s reported on the economy for 30 years, I rarely read anything famous financial gurus have to say…

John Seetoo | Mar 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM EST

I make over $200,000 a month but pay basically nothing in salary taxes

Politicians who unabashedly call for raising taxes “only on the rich” by claiming that “the rich don’t pay their fair…

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My Social Security Estimate Says I’m Getting $4,000 a Month. Is That What Most Retirees Get?

I inherited my dad’s 401(k) after 20 years and they won’t tell me how much is in it – what can I do?

There Is Still a Risk Social Security Payments Could Be Delayed

I’m 23 and make over $170k as a video game artist and I sell courses at $30k

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

At 35 I should know more about my Roth IRA than I do, but am risk-averse and worried about retirement

I have $300k in cash and want to turn it into $1 million – what are the most reliable ways to do it?

I’m looking to purchase a $2.5 million home and make a risky career change all at once – am I making a mistake?

We’re in our 40s and have saved 5x more for retirement than we planned – why are we still nervous to quit our jobs?

I Used to Think Side Hustles Were Just a Fad, But These 10 Opportunities Proved Me Wrong

This Is Exactly How the IRS Determines Your RMD

My grandfather left me $3k in company stock as a kid and now it is worth $500k – should I sell it all now?

Set To Inherit $5M And Without A Family, Can I Ease Up For Retirement?

If Retiring At 65 Is Your Goal Suze Orman Has Some Direct Advice

I make over $200,000 a month but pay basically nothing in salary taxes

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever - Here's Why

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My Social Security Estimate Says I’m Getting $4,000 a Month. Is That What Most Retirees Get?

I inherited my dad’s 401(k) after 20 years and they won’t tell me how much is in it – what can I do?

There Is Still a Risk Social Security Payments Could Be Delayed

I’m 23 and make over $170k as a video game artist and I sell courses at $30k

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

At 35 I should know more about my Roth IRA than I do, but am risk-averse and worried about retirement

I have $300k in cash and want to turn it into $1 million – what are the most reliable ways to do it?

I’m looking to purchase a $2.5 million home and make a risky career change all at once – am I making a mistake?

We’re in our 40s and have saved 5x more for retirement than we planned – why are we still nervous to quit our jobs?

I Used to Think Side Hustles Were Just a Fad, But These 10 Opportunities Proved Me Wrong

This Is Exactly How the IRS Determines Your RMD

My grandfather left me $3k in company stock as a kid and now it is worth $500k – should I sell it all now?

Set To Inherit $5M And Without A Family, Can I Ease Up For Retirement?

If Retiring At 65 Is Your Goal Suze Orman Has Some Direct Advice

I make over $200,000 a month but pay basically nothing in salary taxes

Stellar Has 9 Times More Tokenized Assets Than XRP but XRP Is Worth 11 Times More

The Average Retiree Could Lose $6,000+ in Social Security Benefits per Year Unless Congress Acts Soon

Social Security COLAs Are Poised to Disappear, Possibly Forever – Here’s Why

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