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Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM EDT

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Some people turn to financial advisors when they need help with reaching their long-term financial goals. While there is a…

Christy Bieber | Apr 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

A 29-year-old Reddit poster is trying to decide whether he should keep prioritizing 401(k) contributions or whether he should contribute…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

One of the most popular cash-back card types available today is that of the 5% rotating category. Popularized by cards…

Christy Bieber | Apr 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM EDT

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

A Reddit user in her mid-30s is making $200,000 per year, but unfortunately, she is miserable at her work. Her…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

As the most popular credit card type available today, cashback rewards give you a “discount” on every purchase. This is…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

One of the biggest questions anyone who wants to earn cash-back rewards with a credit card has to ask is,…

David Beren | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM EDT

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

If you’re taking part in the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), you are likely hoping that once you reach…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

Not everyone starts planning their retirement early. Some people start in their 30s and 40s and want to catch up.…

Maurie Backman | Apr 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM EDT

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Social Security is a program that millions of older Americans rely on. Yet it’s facing its share of financial…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

Dave Ramsey has talked with many people on his show. Some of them are in bad financial situations, but others…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

How I Plan to Make $8,000 a Year After Retirement for My Roth IRA

Some people still want to contribute to retirement portfolios after they walk away from full-time positions. When your income is…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

Grant Cardone says “you don’t get rich saving money” and suggesting doing this instead

Grant Cardone has been growing his real estate portfolio for many years while making the asset class more accessible for…

Marc Guberti | Apr 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

Is $4.5 million enough to retire when living in an expensive city with two young kids?

Do you have enough money to retire? That depends on your net worth, spending habits, and where you live. While…

Christy Bieber | Apr 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

Watching My Parents’ Retirement Spending Made Me Rethink My Own Early Retirement Number

A Reddit poster is rethinking his retirement spending plans after watching how his parents used their money in retirement. He…

David Beren | Apr 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM EDT

Help Me Understand Why People Are Switching From Debit and Travel Cards To Cash Back All Of A Sudden

With a credit card, you generally have three choices between a cash-back rewards card, a travel card, and a debit…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

How I Plan to Make $8,000 a Year After Retirement for My Roth IRA

Grant Cardone says “you don’t get rich saving money” and suggesting doing this instead

Is $4.5 million enough to retire when living in an expensive city with two young kids?

Watching My Parents’ Retirement Spending Made Me Rethink My Own Early Retirement Number

Help Me Understand Why People Are Switching From Debit and Travel Cards To Cash Back All Of A Sudden

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

If you’re a single salary earner, no kid, have a mortgage, want to invest into index funds, no plan to have kids, already have a personal budget, would a financial advisor add any value?

Should I cut my 401k contributions to prioritize a brokerage account for better financial flexibility?

What Is The Best Way To Make Real Use of A 5% Cash Back Card?

I Retired Early at 35 with $2.5M—Now What Should I Do Next?

Explain It Like I’m 5, How Do Cash Back Cards Work?

Should You Use a 2% Cash Back Card For Everything, Or Are There Exceptions?

After Reaching Financial Independence, I Want to Do Something Super Cool – What Should I Pursue?

At 41, I only have $40k in my 401k—how much should I contribute moving forward?

President Trump said he “will not raise the retirement age by one day” – will he keep his promise?

Dave Ramsey met a 24 year old who makes $170k a year and doesn’t feel like it’s enough – hear his advice

How I Plan to Make $8,000 a Year After Retirement for My Roth IRA

Grant Cardone says “you don’t get rich saving money” and suggesting doing this instead

Is $4.5 million enough to retire when living in an expensive city with two young kids?

Watching My Parents’ Retirement Spending Made Me Rethink My Own Early Retirement Number

Help Me Understand Why People Are Switching From Debit and Travel Cards To Cash Back All Of A Sudden

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

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