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Maurie Backman | Jan 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM EST

Most Americans Don’t Realize How Much Money You Can Make Right Now

Although the past few years have been brutal for borrowers from an interest rate perspective, they’ve been fantastic for people…

Christy Bieber | Jan 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM EST

We are in our 50s with $8 million in net worth and are worried about telling our children just how much money we really have

Should you tell your kids they are on track to receive a large inheritance? A Reddit user posted this question…

Aaron Webber | Jan 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

My Mother-In-Law is moving in with us. Can I pay her as an “employee”?

Does it make sense to pay family as employees instead of simply giving them money if you want to support…

David Beren | Jan 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM EST

I have $5.3 million in cash sitting in an IRA and I’m nervous about throwing it all back in the current market – what are my options?

One of the most challenging aspects of finances is knowing what to do with money you want to put away…

John Seetoo | Jan 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM EST

What is your IRA spend plan in your retirement years?

The prospect of retirement and leaving the drudgery of the workforce is an appealing prospect for many. The topic of…

Maurie Backman | Jan 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM EST

I’m 44 With $2 Million in Retirement Savings. Am I Behind?

Without revealing my exact age, most of my friends, at this point, are roughly in their late 30s to late…

Marc Guberti | Jan 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM EST

I’m 29 and will be helping my 70 year old grandmother in her retirement and my mom is being resentful – does she have a point?

The Aging Parents subreddit contains posts from Redditors who have to navigate life with aging parents. As people get older,…

David Beren | Jan 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST

I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

It’s not untrue to say that everyone has a different sense of money, which is very much okay. What’s expensive…

Aaron Webber | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

I found this question on Quora, and I feel that it’s a fair question. There are so many different types…

John Seetoo | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM EST

I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

24/7 Wall Street The power of compounding is lauded by many investment luminaries, but as its results are long-term, investment…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

Baby boomers now hold an unprecedented share of the nation’s wealth, with those born during this specific period now officially…

Marc Guberti | Jan 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM EST

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Some people accumulate big nest eggs when they are in their 30s. However, money isn’t everything, and this recent Reddit post further…

Ian Cooper | Jan 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM EST

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

If you’re serious about building wealth, make your money work for you. According to finance coach Dave Ramsey, you need…

Joey Frenette | Jan 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM EST

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

In this piece, we’ll check in on some of the more underrated exchange-traded fund (ETF) products that may be worth…

Rich Duprey | Jan 18, 2025 at 5:22 AM EST

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

Having organized financial records and a clear understanding of your annual spending is crucial when planning for early retirement. It…

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Most Americans Don’t Realize How Much Money You Can Make Right Now

We are in our 50s with $8 million in net worth and are worried about telling our children just how much money we really have

My Mother-In-Law is moving in with us. Can I pay her as an “employee”?

I have $5.3 million in cash sitting in an IRA and I’m nervous about throwing it all back in the current market – what are my options?

What is your IRA spend plan in your retirement years?

I’m 44 With $2 Million in Retirement Savings. Am I Behind?

I’m 29 and will be helping my 70 year old grandmother in her retirement and my mom is being resentful – does she have a point?

I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security's Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Personal Finance Articles

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Most Americans Don’t Realize How Much Money You Can Make Right Now

We are in our 50s with $8 million in net worth and are worried about telling our children just how much money we really have

My Mother-In-Law is moving in with us. Can I pay her as an “employee”?

I have $5.3 million in cash sitting in an IRA and I’m nervous about throwing it all back in the current market – what are my options?

What is your IRA spend plan in your retirement years?

I’m 44 With $2 Million in Retirement Savings. Am I Behind?

I’m 29 and will be helping my 70 year old grandmother in her retirement and my mom is being resentful – does she have a point?

I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

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Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

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