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Joey Frenette | Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST

How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

Excessive generosity around the holiday season tends to be a good thing, provided you know where to draw the line.…

Christy Bieber | Dec 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM EST

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

A Reddit user is facing a major dilemma. The poster was hoping to retire rich at 5o, and they are…

Joey Frenette | Dec 27, 2024 at 9:04 AM EST

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Diversification is one of the very few so-called “free lunches” to be had on the stock market. And though it’s…

David Hanson | Dec 27, 2024 at 8:37 AM EST

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

Over the past decade, baby boomers who invested in the stock market have enjoyed a period of incredible returns. From…

Christy Bieber | Dec 27, 2024 at 8:20 AM EST

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

A Reddit user recently asked if they could move up their planned retirement date from 70 to 67. The poster…

Joey Frenette | Dec 26, 2024 at 4:07 PM EST

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Cryptocurrencies as an asset class have been embraced by many sorts of investors in recent years. Undoubtedly, as more firms,…

David Beren | Dec 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM EST

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

One of the biggest decisions anyone has to make for retirement is where to invest money. If you ask 10…

David Beren | Dec 26, 2024 at 1:13 PM EST

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

Determining how to maximize cash-back rewards can be a crowning achievement in credit cards. What is essentially “free money” from…

Maurie Backman | Dec 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM EST

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

from 24/7 Wall St. If you’re not fully vested in your 401(k), your company can claw back its matching contributions.…

Christy Bieber | Dec 26, 2024 at 11:19 AM EST

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

Deciding where to put your hard-earned money can be complicated, but there is a strong argument to be made that…

Maurie Backman | Dec 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM EST

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

from 24/7 Wall St. It’s common for companies to offer 401(k) matches. A 25% match is extremely generous. It pays…

Aaron Webber | Dec 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM EST

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

The laws and rules about how 401(k) accounts operate and what you can do with them are complicated and hard…

Christy Bieber | Dec 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM EST

With a $4 million net worth aiming for $10 million — should I take a career break or keep grinding?

A Reddit poster is facing a tough situation, with a question about whether to focus on health or focus on…

Rich Duprey | Dec 26, 2024 at 7:17 AM EST

I’m maxing out my 401(k) and profit sharing — reaching $69,000 this year — how much will I have by the time I’m 60?

Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. We’ve all heard this admonition to not get over your skis in anticipating…

Rich Duprey | Dec 25, 2024 at 4:47 PM EST

I’m 24 and contributing heavily to my 401(k), but my checking account is slim — is this normal?

Although 401(k) retirement programs have been around since the late 1970s, there remains a lot of confusion about the best…

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How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

With a $4 million net worth aiming for $10 million — should I take a career break or keep grinding?

I’m maxing out my 401(k) and profit sharing — reaching $69,000 this year — how much will I have by the time I’m 60?

I’m 24 and contributing heavily to my 401(k), but my checking account is slim — is this normal?

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security's Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

With a $4 million net worth aiming for $10 million — should I take a career break or keep grinding?

I’m maxing out my 401(k) and profit sharing — reaching $69,000 this year — how much will I have by the time I’m 60?

I’m 24 and contributing heavily to my 401(k), but my checking account is slim — is this normal?

An Overlooked Cleantech Fund Just Did in Eighteen Months What the S&P 500 Took Five Years to Accomplish

Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

Social Security’s Tax Torpedo: How a Single IRA Withdrawal Can Trigger an Unexpected 22% Marginal Rate

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Why a 65-Year-Old With $2 Million Should Claim Social Security at 62, Not 70

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