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Christy Bieber | Jan 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM EST

I’m 25 and I want to retire early someday but how can I do that if I can’t touch my 401(k) funds until I’m 59?

If early retirement is a goal of yours, there’s an issue you need to address. Traditional retirement accounts like 401(k)s…

Marc Guberti | Jan 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM EST

My wife and I have stashed over $5 million after working for over 20 years – can we pull the plug and retire?

A couple is thinking about retiring early after accumulating more than $5 million in their investment accounts. That doesn’t include…

Marc Guberti | Jan 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM EST

New Year, Same Budget? Why Your 2024 Plan Might Be Hurting Your 2025 Finances

The New Year is an exciting time when people reassess themselves and set big goals. However, you also have to…

Joey Frenette | Jan 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM EST

My 47-year-old mother is an RN who makes over $100 per hour and her 401(k) only has $167k in it and she doesn’t understand how behind she is

Even those with a high hourly wage may still be running a bit behind when it comes to retirement. Undoubtedly,…

Marc Guberti | Jan 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM EST

We’re in our 40s with a $3.5 million home and $1.5 million mortgage at 2% — do we need a different strategy?

No matter how much wealth people accumulate, they always look for ways to optimize their finances. A couple in their…

Aaron Webber | Jan 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST

I just picked up a credit card with my perfect 800 score and looking for the best credit card hacks – where do I start?

There is absolutely no shortage of financial gurus and financial ‘experts’ who have their own strategies, hacks, and tips and…

John Seetoo | Jan 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM EST

Retire in Comfort: 3 Utility Stocks That Keep Your Paychecks Flowing

24/7 Wall Street Due to the gargantuan electricity demands from the proliferation of data centers being built to handle the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM EST

I’m 26 and make $73k a year, how much should I be contributing to my 401(k)?

Deciding how much to contribute to your 401(k) is a choice that can shape your future so you must make…

Maurie Backman | Jan 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM EST

How Much Can You Still Make on a High-Yield Savings Account in 2025?

24/7 Wall St. : Despite some rate cuts, high-yield savings accounts are still paying generously. Consider moving more money into…

David Beren | Jan 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM EST

The Best Social Security Calculators You Can Use for Free

One thing soon-to-be retirees need to start looking at carefully is where they fall in terms of Social Security benefits.…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

I’m in my 20s and make $100k a year – is it better to stash money in a Roth 401(k) r over a Traditional 401(k)

Deciding between a Roth 401(k) and a Traditional 401(k) can be one of those financial decisions individuals struggle with. After…

Marc Guberti | Jan 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM EST

I see a lot of offers for “$200 cash back if you spend $2000 in 6 months” kind of deals. Are these worth using?

Credit card issuers offer incentives to convince people to use their cards instead of a competing credit card. Commonperks include…

John Seetoo | Jan 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM EST

We’re in our 60s with $9 million in liquid assets but worried about upcoming large tax liabilities

24/7 Wall Street People who have amassed large retirement nest eggs approaching or already in 8 figures need to start…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM EST

Should I move my personal 401(k) to a traditional IRA or to my new work’s 401(k)?

For many couples, making decisions about whether to put their existing personal 401(k) funds into a new job’s 401(k) plan…

Marc Guberti | Jan 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM EST

At 37 with nearly $1 million in cash, I’m cautious about upgrading my home — am I too conservative?

Many people warn about lifestyle creep, and rightfully so. If your expenses grow faster than your income, it’s difficult to…

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I’m 25 and I want to retire early someday but how can I do that if I can’t touch my 401(k) funds until I’m 59?

My wife and I have stashed over $5 million after working for over 20 years – can we pull the plug and retire?

New Year, Same Budget? Why Your 2024 Plan Might Be Hurting Your 2025 Finances

My 47-year-old mother is an RN who makes over $100 per hour and her 401(k) only has $167k in it and she doesn’t understand how behind she is

We’re in our 40s with a $3.5 million home and $1.5 million mortgage at 2% — do we need a different strategy?

I just picked up a credit card with my perfect 800 score and looking for the best credit card hacks – where do I start?

Retire in Comfort: 3 Utility Stocks That Keep Your Paychecks Flowing

I’m 26 and make $73k a year, how much should I be contributing to my 401(k)?

How Much Can You Still Make on a High-Yield Savings Account in 2025?

The Best Social Security Calculators You Can Use for Free

I’m in my 20s and make $100k a year – is it better to stash money in a Roth 401(k) r over a Traditional 401(k)

I see a lot of offers for “$200 cash back if you spend $2000 in 6 months” kind of deals. Are these worth using?

We’re in our 60s with $9 million in liquid assets but worried about upcoming large tax liabilities

Should I move my personal 401(k) to a traditional IRA or to my new work’s 401(k)?

At 37 with nearly $1 million in cash, I’m cautious about upgrading my home — am I too conservative?

Wall Street is Braced for Massive Inflation Numbers Wednesday Morning. Here’s What Numbers Could Cause Stocks to Sink or Soar.

3 Robotics Stocks in the M&A Spotlight in 2026

Forget VOO: Fidelity’s Tech ETF Is Up 29% While the Broad Market Lags

The Dividend Growth Path That Hauls in a Bigger Paycheck Than Your HR Rep

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Wall Street is Braced for Massive Inflation Numbers Wednesday Morning. Here’s What Numbers Could Cause Stocks to Sink or Soar.

3 Robotics Stocks in the M&A Spotlight in 2026

Personal Finance Articles

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I’m 25 and I want to retire early someday but how can I do that if I can’t touch my 401(k) funds until I’m 59?

My wife and I have stashed over $5 million after working for over 20 years – can we pull the plug and retire?

New Year, Same Budget? Why Your 2024 Plan Might Be Hurting Your 2025 Finances

My 47-year-old mother is an RN who makes over $100 per hour and her 401(k) only has $167k in it and she doesn’t understand how behind she is

We’re in our 40s with a $3.5 million home and $1.5 million mortgage at 2% — do we need a different strategy?

I just picked up a credit card with my perfect 800 score and looking for the best credit card hacks – where do I start?

Retire in Comfort: 3 Utility Stocks That Keep Your Paychecks Flowing

I’m 26 and make $73k a year, how much should I be contributing to my 401(k)?

How Much Can You Still Make on a High-Yield Savings Account in 2025?

The Best Social Security Calculators You Can Use for Free

I’m in my 20s and make $100k a year – is it better to stash money in a Roth 401(k) r over a Traditional 401(k)

I see a lot of offers for “$200 cash back if you spend $2000 in 6 months” kind of deals. Are these worth using?

We’re in our 60s with $9 million in liquid assets but worried about upcoming large tax liabilities

Should I move my personal 401(k) to a traditional IRA or to my new work’s 401(k)?

At 37 with nearly $1 million in cash, I’m cautious about upgrading my home — am I too conservative?

Wall Street is Braced for Massive Inflation Numbers Wednesday Morning. Here’s What Numbers Could Cause Stocks to Sink or Soar.

3 Robotics Stocks in the M&A Spotlight in 2026

Forget VOO: Fidelity’s Tech ETF Is Up 29% While the Broad Market Lags

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