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Aaron Webber | Jan 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

If your household brings in $500k per year, this is how much you should have saved by your mid-40s

People who are paid high salaries or given large amounts of money should not experience money problems, and they should…

Christy Bieber | Jan 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM EST

I’m looking into getting a new credit card and I’m not sure if I want to play the game with having 2, 3, 4, or 12 different credit cards to get me bonuses for everything

When it comes to credit cards, some people enjoy strategizing to maximize their rewards, points, or miles. Not everyone finds…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM EST

My salary has recently doubled to over $600k and I barely do anything for work. Should I feel guilty about this?

For many individuals who have built up a successful business over the course of their lifetime, selling one’s time for…

Aaron Webber | Jan 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

I’m single and set to inherit $5 million – can I take my foot off the gas when it comes to saving for retirement?

As a society, we seem to have entirely lost the plot when it comes to work, money, and the value…

Maurie Backman | Jan 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM EST

Here’s When You Can Expect Your 2025 Social Security COLA

from 24/7 Wall St. Social Security benefits are rising 2.5% in 2025. The timing of your first higher paycheck depends…

Joey Frenette | Jan 7, 2025 at 7:12 AM EST

Maxing Out Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough Anymore — Here’s What to Focus on in the New Year

If you’ve been making the maximum contributions to your 401k with a set-and-forget kind of mentality, you may think you’re…

John Seetoo | Jan 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM EST

Retirees Should Pay Attention To What Buffett Is Doing With His Cash Right Now

24/7 Wall Street Warren Buffett’s massive accumulation of US T-Bills during the high inflation of recent years took advantage of…

Christy Bieber | Jan 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM EST

I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

If your net worth tops $7 million should you retire at 40? That’s a question a Redditor recently posed, as…

David Hanson | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM EST

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

Most Americans are woefully underprepared for retirement. Based on analysis of Federal Reserve data by the accounting firm PwC, the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM EST

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

When you work for a company that goes public, you can bank millions. That’s what happened to a Reddit poster…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM EST

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

Now that 2025 is underway, a lot of people are slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things.…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM EST

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

from 24/7 Wall St. Given recent stock market gains, it could be a good time to cash out some of…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM EST

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

from 24/7 Wall St. The average dividend yield of an S&P 500 company is less than what savings accounts are…

Marc Guberti | Jan 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM EST

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

Cash back credit cards allow you to save money on every purchase. While some credit cards only offer 1% cash…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

from 24/7 Wall St. A $3 million cushion gives you the leeway to spend some money. Set a budget to…

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If your household brings in $500k per year, this is how much you should have saved by your mid-40s

I’m looking into getting a new credit card and I’m not sure if I want to play the game with having 2, 3, 4, or 12 different credit cards to get me bonuses for everything

My salary has recently doubled to over $600k and I barely do anything for work. Should I feel guilty about this?

I’m single and set to inherit $5 million – can I take my foot off the gas when it comes to saving for retirement?

Here’s When You Can Expect Your 2025 Social Security COLA

Maxing Out Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough Anymore — Here’s What to Focus on in the New Year

Retirees Should Pay Attention To What Buffett Is Doing With His Cash Right Now

I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

Personal Finance Articles

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If your household brings in $500k per year, this is how much you should have saved by your mid-40s

I’m looking into getting a new credit card and I’m not sure if I want to play the game with having 2, 3, 4, or 12 different credit cards to get me bonuses for everything

My salary has recently doubled to over $600k and I barely do anything for work. Should I feel guilty about this?

I’m single and set to inherit $5 million – can I take my foot off the gas when it comes to saving for retirement?

Here’s When You Can Expect Your 2025 Social Security COLA

Maxing Out Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough Anymore — Here’s What to Focus on in the New Year

Retirees Should Pay Attention To What Buffett Is Doing With His Cash Right Now

I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

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The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

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