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David Beren | Feb 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM EST

Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

For any baby boomer looking to ensure they have enough money to live while retired, being sold an annuity feels…

Joel South | Feb 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM EST

I’m 25 and my parents passed leaving me $7 million – am I just wasting my time at my $90k per year job?

In today’s pull from the Reddit mail-file, we face a good news, awful news situation. Our inquirer today (we’ll call…

Aaron Webber | Feb 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST

I have terminal cancer and after bills am only left with a 401(k). What are my options now?

America is the only developed nation where people and families regularly go bankrupt because of medical debt. In this country…

Christy Bieber | Feb 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM EST

Mark Cuban says if you can do this one thing, “you’ll never be unemployed”

Mark Cuban is a billionaire, an investor, and a television personality. He also has some blunt advice for people about…

Aaron Webber | Feb 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

I Used to Believe Gold Was an Outdated Investment, but These 8 Factors Show It’s Still Valuable

We live in strange times, the United States government, the stock market, international trade, and even our everyday lives are…

Joey Frenette | Feb 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM EST

Should I fire my financial advisor? I have no personal issues with him, but feel like I can save 1%

Plenty of self-guided investors go on their financial journeys without a helping hand from an advisor or financial planning pro.…

Rich Duprey | Feb 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM EST

I work for a big tech company and will pull down over $1.3 million this year in compensation – here’s how I did it

The median household income for a family of four was $114,425 annually last year. For an individual, it’s about $60,000.…

Maurie Backman | Feb 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM EST

Is It Possible to Retire by 50 If You’ve Banked $5 Million?

A lot of people don’t manage to save anywhere close to $5 million by the time they reach their 60s.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM EST

We retired and wanted to downsize to a smaller condo but prices have gone crazy – are we stuck in our house?

A retired Reddit user is trying to decide where to live in his later years. His spouse is retiring next…

Maurie Backman | Feb 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM EST

Dividends Have Been Replaced, but Most People Haven’t Noticed

Five years ago, if you would’ve asked me where to put your money to turn it into an ongoing income…

Marc Guberti | Feb 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM EST

Mark Cuban says “Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all away from you” – Here’s how hustle fuels success

In a 2011 interview with CNBC, Mark Cuban offered advice for entrepreneurs, side hustles, and employees. He encouraged viewers to…

Dana George | Feb 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM EST

Beware of These Common Pitfalls When Calculating Your Annual RMD

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) refers to the minimum amount you must withdraw from your retirement accounts once you reach a…

Marc Guberti | Feb 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM EST

I’m 34 with $3.3 million saved up and I’m wondering if I need to pay a financial advisor to keep everything in check

Working hard and saving most of your money can create plenty of opportunities in the future, and one Redditor finds…

Marc Guberti | Feb 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM EST

I’m 52 and never earned more than $350k but I’m pushing $10 million in the bank – here’s how I did it

A 52-year-old Redditor recently posted an inspiring success story in the Fat FIRE subreddit. He has a net worth that’sapproaching $10 million…

Maurie Backman | Feb 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM EST

Don’t Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

There’s a reason older Americans are often advised to delay Social Security. For each month you put off your claim…

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Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

I’m 25 and my parents passed leaving me $7 million – am I just wasting my time at my $90k per year job?

I have terminal cancer and after bills am only left with a 401(k). What are my options now?

Mark Cuban says if you can do this one thing, “you’ll never be unemployed”

I Used to Believe Gold Was an Outdated Investment, but These 8 Factors Show It’s Still Valuable

Should I fire my financial advisor? I have no personal issues with him, but feel like I can save 1%

I work for a big tech company and will pull down over $1.3 million this year in compensation – here’s how I did it

Is It Possible to Retire by 50 If You’ve Banked $5 Million?

We retired and wanted to downsize to a smaller condo but prices have gone crazy – are we stuck in our house?

Dividends Have Been Replaced, but Most People Haven’t Noticed

Mark Cuban says “Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all away from you” – Here’s how hustle fuels success

Beware of These Common Pitfalls When Calculating Your Annual RMD

I’m 34 with $3.3 million saved up and I’m wondering if I need to pay a financial advisor to keep everything in check

I’m 52 and never earned more than $350k but I’m pushing $10 million in the bank – here’s how I did it

Don’t Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

Social Security’s Timetable for Collapse Just Moved Up – and That’s Not Even the Worst News

“He’s a Wolf in the Middle of the Sheep Pen”: Dave Ramsey to a Church Elder Watching a Fellow Member Sell Whole Life Insurance to Congregants

Here’s How You Can Retire to St. Petersburg, Florida, at 65 on $925,000 Where the Sun Shines

Social Security's Timetable for Collapse Just Moved Up - and That's Not Even the Worst News

"He's a Wolf in the Middle of the Sheep Pen": Dave Ramsey to a Church Elder Watching a Fellow Member Sell Whole Life Insurance to Congregants

Social Security’s Timetable for Collapse Just Moved Up – and That’s Not Even the Worst News

“He’s a Wolf in the Middle of the Sheep Pen”: Dave Ramsey to a Church Elder Watching a Fellow Member Sell Whole Life Insurance to Congregants

Personal Finance Articles

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Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

I’m 25 and my parents passed leaving me $7 million – am I just wasting my time at my $90k per year job?

I have terminal cancer and after bills am only left with a 401(k). What are my options now?

Mark Cuban says if you can do this one thing, “you’ll never be unemployed”

I Used to Believe Gold Was an Outdated Investment, but These 8 Factors Show It’s Still Valuable

Should I fire my financial advisor? I have no personal issues with him, but feel like I can save 1%

I work for a big tech company and will pull down over $1.3 million this year in compensation – here’s how I did it

Is It Possible to Retire by 50 If You’ve Banked $5 Million?

We retired and wanted to downsize to a smaller condo but prices have gone crazy – are we stuck in our house?

Dividends Have Been Replaced, but Most People Haven’t Noticed

Mark Cuban says “Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all away from you” – Here’s how hustle fuels success

Beware of These Common Pitfalls When Calculating Your Annual RMD

I’m 34 with $3.3 million saved up and I’m wondering if I need to pay a financial advisor to keep everything in check

I’m 52 and never earned more than $350k but I’m pushing $10 million in the bank – here’s how I did it

Don’t Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

Social Security’s Timetable for Collapse Just Moved Up – and That’s Not Even the Worst News

“He’s a Wolf in the Middle of the Sheep Pen”: Dave Ramsey to a Church Elder Watching a Fellow Member Sell Whole Life Insurance to Congregants

Here’s How You Can Retire to St. Petersburg, Florida, at 65 on $925,000 Where the Sun Shines

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