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Maurie Backman | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM EDT

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

Social Security pays retirement benefits to millions of older Americans today. But those aren’t the only type of benefits…

Joey Frenette | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM EDT

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

It’s not all too often to find a 20-something-year-old retiree on the dating scene, especially given macro headwinds, persistent inflation,…

Christy Bieber | Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

A Reddit poster is trying to figure out if he’s going to be ready to retire in a few years.…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

A Reddit user who follows the finance guru Dave Ramsey recently purchased a home. The poster explained that he put…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM EDT

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

A Reddit user in his early 40s is in a position where he can retire. He has a wife and…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM EDT

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

If you inherit an IRA, you must withdraw all of its funds within 10 years. This spacing is quite beneficial…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM EDT

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

A Reddit user is being asked to return to the office. Unfortunately, since his office would be a very long…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM EDT

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

One of the best aspects of participating in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is that once you hit…

Christy Bieber | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM EDT

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

A 41-year-old Reddit poster has taken a mini-retirement, but he’s having more difficulty with the process than he expected. He…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM EDT

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

In the credit card world, the debate between debit and credit has been going on for seemingly forever and shows…

Maurie Backman | Apr 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

There’s a reason I made a point not to check my portfolio once the stock market started tanking in early…

Marc Guberti | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Many people have turned to Dave Ramsey to improve their finances, including a 28-year-old in the Dave Ramsey subreddit. The…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM EDT

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

When you consider all the different ways you can make a payment these days between cash, PayPal, debit card, credit…

Joey Frenette | Apr 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Taking the right risks while one’s children are young could prove incredibly smart, even in the face of nearer-term risks…

David Beren | Apr 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM EDT

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

It’s a real-world truth that your first credit card, especially if you get it while in high school or college,…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

Google’s $205 Billion AI Bet Terrified Investors. Here’s Why the Market Was Wrong

The Covered Call Strategy Behind JEPI: Why Some Retirees Love It and Others Get Burned

Medigap Has a One-Time, 6-Month Window at 65. Miss It and Insurers Can Say No Forever.

Medigap Has a One-Time, 6-Month Window at 65. Miss It and Insurers Can Say No Forever.

Required Minimum Distributions Can Push Retirees Into a Higher Tax Bracket. Here's How to Plan Ahead

Google’s $205 Billion AI Bet Terrified Investors. Here’s Why the Market Was Wrong

The Covered Call Strategy Behind JEPI: Why Some Retirees Love It and Others Get Burned

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My dad passed away at 59 and my mom is 57 – what Social Security benefits is she eligible for as a widow?

How Do I Explain My Financial Independence While Dating in My 20s?

I spend over $200k per year and want to stop working in a few year – how much money do I need in my brokerage account to fund my lifestyle?

I put 20% down and went with a 30-year loan at 6.375% – would Dave Ramsey say I made a mistake?

Why Can’t I Pull the Trigger on Early Retirement Despite Being Financially Ready?

I Inherited My Mother’s IRA: Confused About the 10-Year Rule and What to Do Next

My return to the office means $2500/month more in expenses—how can I make ends meet?

After Decades in Executive Roles, Can I Transition to a 9-5 Job and Keep My Benefits?

I Took a 3-Month Mini Retirement and It’s Harder Than I Expected!

Debit Cards Are A Mistake, Stop Using Them and Flip To A Credit Card

We bought a $2 million house right before the market dropped – now our net worth is down $1 million

I paid off my house at 28 after following Dave Ramsey’s baby steps for four years

Please, Please Just Start Using A Credit Card. Here Are 5 Core Reasons.

Is 75% of My Portfolio in SCHD Too Much as I Prepare for My Baby?

Look, I’m not Great With Credit Cards But Want to Upgrade and Receive Travel Benefits. What Are Some Good Next Steps?

Google’s $205 Billion AI Bet Terrified Investors. Here’s Why the Market Was Wrong

The Covered Call Strategy Behind JEPI: Why Some Retirees Love It and Others Get Burned

Medigap Has a One-Time, 6-Month Window at 65. Miss It and Insurers Can Say No Forever.

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