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Maurie Backman | Jan 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM EST

3 Things Too Many People Constantly Get Wrong About Social Security

These days, millions of seniors rely on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. And given the way inflation…

Marc Guberti | Jan 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM EST

What did you do to plan your retirement?

It can take multiple decades to plan out a successful retirement. The path to financial independence is a marathon, not…

Maurie Backman | Jan 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM EST

I’m 46 with a $3 million house looking to trade down and buy something in the $1.5 million range – is this a smart move?

A lot of people look to downsize their homes once retirement gets close, or once their children have moved out…

Christy Bieber | Jan 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST

Not yet retired folks – what do you look forward to buying ONCE you are retired?

Retirement is something many people dream of — and that’s not just because it means you’ll have the chance to…

Joey Frenette | Jan 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM EST

I’ve banked over $10 million for retirement by my late 30s – am I being too conservative with my investments?

Banking more than an eight-figure sum by one’s 40s seems like an impossible feat. Indeed, it’s pretty unrealistic to set…

Joey Frenette | Jan 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM EST

I want to spend high five figures on a wedding gift for a wealthy friend but not sure what to get someone who has it all

Wedding season can be a profoundly stressful time for attendees who not only need to make time in their busy…

Katie Price | Jan 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM EST

4 ways to deal with being friends with those who don’t have the same net worth as you

During my daily Reddit scroll, I came across a post that caught my attention. I also felt this topic is…

Maurie Backman | Jan 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM EST

I’m 30 years old and just found out I have a $3.5 million trust that I never knew I was going to get – how much can I spend each year?

You’ll often read about trust fund kids — individuals who grow up surrounded by wealth, attend fancy schools, and generally…

Christy Bieber | Jan 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM EST

I’m 40 and spend about $250k per year – I think I have enough saved so I can finally retire early

A Reddit poster asked recently if they could retire despite their high spending. The original poster (OP) said he has…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM EST

Baby Boomers: The Right Medicare Plan Makes the Most Sense Depends On a Few Things

The baby boomer generation is undoubtedly the most important demographic for most investors to consider, from a sheer size and…

Christy Bieber | Jan 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM EST

I’m in my 50s with a $3 million term life insurance that I don’t have a need for – should I keep or cancel it?

Life insurance is an important purchase when you are young and have people depending upon your income. As you get…

Christy Bieber | Jan 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM EST

4 Reasons Cash Back Cards Are the Best Options for Everyone

When you’re choosing a credit card, you have a ton of different options available to you. You could get a…

David Beren | Jan 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM EST

The Hidden Downsides of Annuities That Can Demolish Your Retirement

When you consider the different methods you can utilize to earn money for retirement, an annuity is often a discussion…

Christy Bieber | Jan 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM EST

With $1.3 million in a 401(k) and $4 million of real estate – can we afford to retire next year?

A reader wrote to 24/7 Wall St. recently to ask if he was ready to retire or not. This is…

David Beren | Jan 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM EST

Since you’ve retired what’s the best present you’ve bought for yourself?

One of the best things about being retired is buying or doing something for yourself that you didn’t do while…

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3 Things Too Many People Constantly Get Wrong About Social Security

What did you do to plan your retirement?

I’m 46 with a $3 million house looking to trade down and buy something in the $1.5 million range – is this a smart move?

Not yet retired folks – what do you look forward to buying ONCE you are retired?

I’ve banked over $10 million for retirement by my late 30s – am I being too conservative with my investments?

I want to spend high five figures on a wedding gift for a wealthy friend but not sure what to get someone who has it all

4 ways to deal with being friends with those who don’t have the same net worth as you

I’m 30 years old and just found out I have a $3.5 million trust that I never knew I was going to get – how much can I spend each year?

I’m 40 and spend about $250k per year – I think I have enough saved so I can finally retire early

Baby Boomers: The Right Medicare Plan Makes the Most Sense Depends On a Few Things

I’m in my 50s with a $3 million term life insurance that I don’t have a need for – should I keep or cancel it?

4 Reasons Cash Back Cards Are the Best Options for Everyone

The Hidden Downsides of Annuities That Can Demolish Your Retirement

With $1.3 million in a 401(k) and $4 million of real estate – can we afford to retire next year?

Since you’ve retired what’s the best present you’ve bought for yourself?

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

USD Implodes 17% And June 8th Could Be Worse

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn't See Coming

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

USD Implodes 17% And June 8th Could Be Worse

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

3 Things Too Many People Constantly Get Wrong About Social Security

What did you do to plan your retirement?

I’m 46 with a $3 million house looking to trade down and buy something in the $1.5 million range – is this a smart move?

Not yet retired folks – what do you look forward to buying ONCE you are retired?

I’ve banked over $10 million for retirement by my late 30s – am I being too conservative with my investments?

I want to spend high five figures on a wedding gift for a wealthy friend but not sure what to get someone who has it all

4 ways to deal with being friends with those who don’t have the same net worth as you

I’m 30 years old and just found out I have a $3.5 million trust that I never knew I was going to get – how much can I spend each year?

I’m 40 and spend about $250k per year – I think I have enough saved so I can finally retire early

Baby Boomers: The Right Medicare Plan Makes the Most Sense Depends On a Few Things

I’m in my 50s with a $3 million term life insurance that I don’t have a need for – should I keep or cancel it?

4 Reasons Cash Back Cards Are the Best Options for Everyone

The Hidden Downsides of Annuities That Can Demolish Your Retirement

With $1.3 million in a 401(k) and $4 million of real estate – can we afford to retire next year?

Since you’ve retired what’s the best present you’ve bought for yourself?

The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn’t See Coming

USD Implodes 17% And June 8th Could Be Worse

Retired Postal Office Worker With $720,000 Discovers His Pension Just Triggered an IRMAA Surprise

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The Six-Month Medicare Lookback That Costs a 66-Year-Old HSA Holder $7,800 in Excess Contributions Penalties She Didn't See Coming

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