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Maurie Backman | Mar 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM EDT

Reaction: My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

It’s not a particularly common thing to be entitled to a pension if you work for a private-sector employer…

Christy Bieber | Mar 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM EDT

Our home has doubled in value over the past 10 years – should we sell it and move to a cheaper part of the country?

A Reddit user is wondering whether to sell an expensive home to move for retirement, or whether he should keep…

Marc Guberti | Mar 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM EDT

I’m about to retire and plan to withdraw 3% of my portfolio to fund my lifestyle – should the record-high stock market make me nervous?

When investors are young, they often pour their money into the stock market and aim for long-term returns. However, their…

Christy Bieber | Mar 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM EDT

My Boomer Parents Have Nothing For Retirement After Losing It All 5 Years Ago.

Many Baby Boomers have far too little money saved for retirement. In fact, Fidelity Investments revealed that the average 401(K) balance…

Marc Guberti | Mar 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM EDT

Why Are People Talking About The 8% Rule For Retirees Now?

The 4% withdrawal rule has been a long-term staple among retirees. The idea behind this rule is that you withdraw…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM EDT

I have a pension that pays $65k per year – will that income prevent me from doing a smart Roth conversion?

There’s a reason workers are often advised to save for retirement in a Roth IRA or 401(k). Not only…

David Beren | Mar 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM EDT

Why Is The Government Withholding More Of My Social Security Benefits, Just Before Retirement?

Social Security is a far more complex program than people traditionally think. There is so much more involved in administering…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM EDT

3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 62

Age 62 is a fairly common age for Americans to retire. And part of the reason is that 62…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

Tony Robbins shares what he believes is “far more important than just a number called retirement age”

America doesn’t have an official retirement age. Some people opt to retire at 62 because it’s the earliest point…

Joey Frenette | Mar 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT

60% of my net worth is sitting in S&P 500 index funds – am I diversified enough?

Diversification is one of the few “free lunches in investing,” as Harry Markowitz, once said. When it comes to free…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM EDT

3 Reasons You Should Be Saving for Retirement in a Roth IRA

There’s a reason many people opt to save for retirement in a traditional IRA. These accounts offer a tax break…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM EDT

I’m 50 and 90% of my money is tied up in retirement accounts – is there any way to avoid a massive tax bill?

Taxes can be a major hassle at any point in life. But in retirement, they can be especially problematic.…

Joey Frenette | Mar 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM EDT

Grant Cardone firmly states that “cash is not king” – this is instead

If you’re a risk-averse saver who wouldn’t dare dip a toe into the stock market waters amid tariff volatility, you…

Maurie Backman | Mar 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

These Are the Questions You Need to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

One of the most significant financial decisions you might have to make in retirement, or leading up to it, is…

John Seetoo | Mar 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT

Dreaming of Retirement But Still Love Your Job? 4 Ways to Know It’s Finally Time to Leave

Lebron James is presently in his 22nd season in the NBA. He clearly loves what he does. With several NBA…

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Reaction: My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

Our home has doubled in value over the past 10 years – should we sell it and move to a cheaper part of the country?

I’m about to retire and plan to withdraw 3% of my portfolio to fund my lifestyle – should the record-high stock market make me nervous?

My Boomer Parents Have Nothing For Retirement After Losing It All 5 Years Ago.

Why Are People Talking About The 8% Rule For Retirees Now?

I have a pension that pays $65k per year – will that income prevent me from doing a smart Roth conversion?

Why Is The Government Withholding More Of My Social Security Benefits, Just Before Retirement?

3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 62

Tony Robbins shares what he believes is “far more important than just a number called retirement age”

60% of my net worth is sitting in S&P 500 index funds – am I diversified enough?

3 Reasons You Should Be Saving for Retirement in a Roth IRA

I’m 50 and 90% of my money is tied up in retirement accounts – is there any way to avoid a massive tax bill?

Grant Cardone firmly states that “cash is not king” – this is instead

These Are the Questions You Need to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

Dreaming of Retirement But Still Love Your Job? 4 Ways to Know It’s Finally Time to Leave

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

The High Yield Muni ETFs Most Retirees Skip That Pays 4-5 Percent Tax Free

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won’t.

What It Takes to Retire on Italy's Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won't.

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

The High Yield Muni ETFs Most Retirees Skip That Pays 4-5 Percent Tax Free

Personal Finance Articles

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Reaction: My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life – which should I choose?

Our home has doubled in value over the past 10 years – should we sell it and move to a cheaper part of the country?

I’m about to retire and plan to withdraw 3% of my portfolio to fund my lifestyle – should the record-high stock market make me nervous?

My Boomer Parents Have Nothing For Retirement After Losing It All 5 Years Ago.

Why Are People Talking About The 8% Rule For Retirees Now?

I have a pension that pays $65k per year – will that income prevent me from doing a smart Roth conversion?

Why Is The Government Withholding More Of My Social Security Benefits, Just Before Retirement?

3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 62

Tony Robbins shares what he believes is “far more important than just a number called retirement age”

60% of my net worth is sitting in S&P 500 index funds – am I diversified enough?

3 Reasons You Should Be Saving for Retirement in a Roth IRA

I’m 50 and 90% of my money is tied up in retirement accounts – is there any way to avoid a massive tax bill?

Grant Cardone firmly states that “cash is not king” – this is instead

These Are the Questions You Need to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

Dreaming of Retirement But Still Love Your Job? 4 Ways to Know It’s Finally Time to Leave

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

The High Yield Muni ETFs Most Retirees Skip That Pays 4-5 Percent Tax Free

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won’t.

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What It Takes to Retire on Italy's Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

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