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Christy Bieber | Jan 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM EST

Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

If you receive Social Security benefits, your payments are getting bigger this year. That’s because you’re getting a Cost of…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM EST

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

Precious metals are a good-looking alternative investment (or is it more of a speculation?) for investors looking beyond the equity…

Maurie Backman | Jan 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM EST

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I have a lot of friends who are in their 40s with multiple kids and struggling to build up enough…

Maurie Backman | Jan 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM EST

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

There’s likely to come a point in time when you’re ready to quit the rat race and kick off your…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM EST

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Leaving exorbitant amounts of money to children can have a detrimental impact on their career and life decisions. Indeed, even…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM EST

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

Retired investors seeking greater diversification beyond just stocks and bonds may wish to enter the realm of commodities. With the…

Marc Guberti | Jan 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM EST

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

Inheritances can get messy, and a Redditor recently shared their experience in the Inheritance subreddit. Her father was listed as the Financial…

Marc Guberti | Jan 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM EST

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

A 60-year-old Redditor recently posted in the Retirement 401(k) subreddit about buying a house with 401(k) funds. The Redditor is 60 years…

Maurie Backman | Jan 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM EST

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

Retiring early always carries risk — namely, that you’ll run out of savings and end up having to eventually return…

Marc Guberti | Jan 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM EST

I’m moving out of California to avoid paying taxes on my Tesla stock gains – can they still come after me?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction) stock has been one of the most successful stocks over the past decade. Some people…

Joey Frenette | Jan 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST

I just found out I have a trust fund of stocks worth $300k and not sure if I should let the stock go up or cash it out

It’s a nice feeling to discover you have a trust fund your parents may have set up to help give…

Joey Frenette | Jan 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM EST

It’s been 6 years since I got a trust fund worth $630k and due to bad choices it’s dropped to $350k – how do I turn it around?

In numerous prior pieces, I urged those starting a trust for someone to focus more on education rather than complex…

Christy Bieber | Jan 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM EST

I’m 37 with invested $2 million in real estate and $8 million in investments – here’s how I got ahead of my peers

Not too many 37-year-olds have a $10 million net worth, but one Reddit poster has accomplished this amazing feat. The…

John Seetoo | Jan 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM EST

I want to transfer up to $250k to help my child with a down payment on their house – what’s the most tax-efficient way?

President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered impressive economic growth and benefits to millions of Americans. One of…

Aaron Webber | Jan 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

I want to teach my kids the value of wealth but they don’t know the value of $1k versus $100k

It’s no surprise that rich people don’t actually comprehend the value of money. But when some finally decide to do…

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Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

I’m moving out of California to avoid paying taxes on my Tesla stock gains – can they still come after me?

I just found out I have a trust fund of stocks worth $300k and not sure if I should let the stock go up or cash it out

It’s been 6 years since I got a trust fund worth $630k and due to bad choices it’s dropped to $350k – how do I turn it around?

I’m 37 with invested $2 million in real estate and $8 million in investments – here’s how I got ahead of my peers

I want to transfer up to $250k to help my child with a down payment on their house – what’s the most tax-efficient way?

I want to teach my kids the value of wealth but they don’t know the value of $1k versus $100k

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity's 2026 Study Finds

Fidelity's 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

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Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

I’m moving out of California to avoid paying taxes on my Tesla stock gains – can they still come after me?

I just found out I have a trust fund of stocks worth $300k and not sure if I should let the stock go up or cash it out

It’s been 6 years since I got a trust fund worth $630k and due to bad choices it’s dropped to $350k – how do I turn it around?

I’m 37 with invested $2 million in real estate and $8 million in investments – here’s how I got ahead of my peers

I want to transfer up to $250k to help my child with a down payment on their house – what’s the most tax-efficient way?

I want to teach my kids the value of wealth but they don’t know the value of $1k versus $100k

Prediction: Pfizer Stock Will Double on This Date

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

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The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity's 2026 Study Finds

Fidelity's 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans