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Aaron Webber | Jan 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

‘Why Do People Use Debit Cards Instead of Credit Cards’

Is it better to live without using credit cards at all? Are you taking on too much risk by only…

Christy Bieber | Jan 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM EST

My father-in-law strongly dislikes debt and he wants to give us $1 million and I’m not sure we should accept it from him

Should you take a large financial gift from family members? This is an issue a Reddit user is facing. The…

Aaron Webber | Jan 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

My daughter turned 18 and I won’t give her the trust fund because I’m afraid she will blow it

When you set up a family trust, are you legally obligated to share it with the people listed in it?…

Maurie Backman | Jan 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM EST

My parents are in their 60s with $500k saved for retirement and will get $5k per month from Social Security – how much can they spend every month?

The median retirement savings balance among Americans in their early to mid-60s is $185,000, according to Federal Reserve data from…

Maurie Backman | Jan 20, 2025 at 6:41 AM EST

I’m 32 and had a few rough patches financially after the military and I want to know what’s the best percentage to contribute to my 401(k)

Fidelity says that by age 40, you should aim to have enough retirement savings to replace your salary three times…

Maurie Backman | Jan 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM EST

3 Social Security Moves for 2025 That Could Raise Your Future Benefits

As of November 2024, the average retired worker collecting Social Security received a monthly benefit of $1,925. Your monthly benefit,…

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…

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Personal Finance Articles

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‘Why Do People Use Debit Cards Instead of Credit Cards’

My father-in-law strongly dislikes debt and he wants to give us $1 million and I’m not sure we should accept it from him

My daughter turned 18 and I won’t give her the trust fund because I’m afraid she will blow it

My parents are in their 60s with $500k saved for retirement and will get $5k per month from Social Security – how much can they spend every month?

I’m 32 and had a few rough patches financially after the military and I want to know what’s the best percentage to contribute to my 401(k)

3 Social Security Moves for 2025 That Could Raise Your Future Benefits

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?

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Personal Finance Articles

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‘Why Do People Use Debit Cards Instead of Credit Cards’

My father-in-law strongly dislikes debt and he wants to give us $1 million and I’m not sure we should accept it from him

My daughter turned 18 and I won’t give her the trust fund because I’m afraid she will blow it

My parents are in their 60s with $500k saved for retirement and will get $5k per month from Social Security – how much can they spend every month?

I’m 32 and had a few rough patches financially after the military and I want to know what’s the best percentage to contribute to my 401(k)

3 Social Security Moves for 2025 That Could Raise Your Future Benefits

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?

How a $500,000 Position in Senior Loan ETFs Can Generate $35,000 a Year With Floating-Rate Protection

If You Hold This 20 Year Treasury ETF You Are Losing Money Even With Yields Up

PBDC Holders Face a Hard Question About Sustainability

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