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Maurie Backman | Apr 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM EDT

Can I Pay Only Interest on My Closed Credit Card Due to Financial Changes?

Credit cards can be a useful financial tool, allowing you to rack up points or cash back on everyday…

David Beren | Apr 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM EDT

These Are the Biggest Retirement Mistakes Social Security Can’t Fix

In many ways, determining the right time to retire, whether early or upon reaching Full Retirement Age at 67, involves…

Austin Smith | Apr 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

The United States has a long history of progressively improved financial literacy and consumer disclosure programs. Despite this, only roughly…

Joey Frenette | Apr 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT

I have a six-figure pension – do I still need to hold bonds in my retirement portfolio?

For those fortunate enough to have a six-figure pension to fund their retirement, it seems like there’s little need to…

Joey Frenette | Apr 18, 2025 at 6:46 AM EDT

I’m 49 and have over $4 million saved for retirement – is it a good idea to get an annuity to secure my spending?

It’s tempting to get out of stock markets right now, given that the words of President Trump could easily take…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM EDT

We’re in our mid-50s with $4M+ and solid dividends – are we missing anything before early retirement?

A Reddit user with $4 million invested and an estimated $160K in dividend income is wondering if he is missing…

David Beren | Apr 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM EDT

Housing Bubble or Bust? What’s Next for Home Prices in 2025

For many reasons, one of the biggest economic indicators the country is looking at in 2025 is the housing market.…

David Beren | Apr 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

My in-laws are passing down a $16 million trust to my wife – how do we make sure it grows to its full potential?

One of the realities of any inheritance is that you have to figure out how to protect a windfall in…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM EDT

Should I Downgrade My Credit Card to Save on Fees?

A Reddit user is considering downgrading their credit card to save on fees. The user explained that he has had…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM EDT

This Is What Gen X and Millennials Need to Know About Social Security’s 2033 Trust Fund Projections

Gen Xers are currently between the ages of 45 and 60, so retirement is getting pretty close for many people…

Marc Guberti | Apr 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM EDT

I Bought a $2 Million Home and Now I’m Experiencing Serious Buyer’s Remorse

It takes a lot of hard work to grow your career and put yourself in a position to afford a…

Joey Frenette | Apr 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT

We’re in our mid-30s with three kids and just inherited $80,000 – what’s the smartest way to use it?

New heirs shouldn’t blow the windfall headed their way, even though it’s tempting. Undoubtedly, it’s fine to allocate a portion…

Christy Bieber | Apr 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM EDT

I’m 44y old and am worth $10 million. My lifestyle costs $360,000 per year, is a financial advisor worth it?

A 44-year-old Reddit user with $10 million is wondering whether a financial advisor is worth hiring. He said he spends…

David Beren | Apr 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

I Discovered Backdoor Roth IRAs Too Late: Can I Still Make Them Work Before Retirement?

Among the investment strategies that those living in the FIRE world pursue, IRAs are a popular option. Thanks to their…

Joey Frenette | Apr 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM EDT

Should I choose drip or auto balance for my $30,000 investment?

Even as tariff-driven volatility sends markets violently in both directions for the next year or so, staying invested (and continuing…

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Personal Finance Articles

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Can I Pay Only Interest on My Closed Credit Card Due to Financial Changes?

These Are the Biggest Retirement Mistakes Social Security Can’t Fix

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

I have a six-figure pension – do I still need to hold bonds in my retirement portfolio?

I’m 49 and have over $4 million saved for retirement – is it a good idea to get an annuity to secure my spending?

We’re in our mid-50s with $4M+ and solid dividends – are we missing anything before early retirement?

Housing Bubble or Bust? What’s Next for Home Prices in 2025

My in-laws are passing down a $16 million trust to my wife – how do we make sure it grows to its full potential?

Should I Downgrade My Credit Card to Save on Fees?

This Is What Gen X and Millennials Need to Know About Social Security’s 2033 Trust Fund Projections

I Bought a $2 Million Home and Now I’m Experiencing Serious Buyer’s Remorse

We’re in our mid-30s with three kids and just inherited $80,000 – what’s the smartest way to use it?

I’m 44y old and am worth $10 million. My lifestyle costs $360,000 per year, is a financial advisor worth it?

I Discovered Backdoor Roth IRAs Too Late: Can I Still Make Them Work Before Retirement?

Should I choose drip or auto balance for my $30,000 investment?

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

A Crash in Your First Year of Retirement Can Wreck All 30. These 3 ETFs Soften the Blow

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Can I Pay Only Interest on My Closed Credit Card Due to Financial Changes?

These Are the Biggest Retirement Mistakes Social Security Can’t Fix

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

I have a six-figure pension – do I still need to hold bonds in my retirement portfolio?

I’m 49 and have over $4 million saved for retirement – is it a good idea to get an annuity to secure my spending?

We’re in our mid-50s with $4M+ and solid dividends – are we missing anything before early retirement?

Housing Bubble or Bust? What’s Next for Home Prices in 2025

My in-laws are passing down a $16 million trust to my wife – how do we make sure it grows to its full potential?

Should I Downgrade My Credit Card to Save on Fees?

This Is What Gen X and Millennials Need to Know About Social Security’s 2033 Trust Fund Projections

I Bought a $2 Million Home and Now I’m Experiencing Serious Buyer’s Remorse

We’re in our mid-30s with three kids and just inherited $80,000 – what’s the smartest way to use it?

I’m 44y old and am worth $10 million. My lifestyle costs $360,000 per year, is a financial advisor worth it?

I Discovered Backdoor Roth IRAs Too Late: Can I Still Make Them Work Before Retirement?

Should I choose drip or auto balance for my $30,000 investment?

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

A Crash in Your First Year of Retirement Can Wreck All 30. These 3 ETFs Soften the Blow

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Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

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