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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…

Christy Bieber | Dec 25, 2024 at 9:45 AM EST

Should I prioritize my 401(k) employer match over maxing out my HSA contributions?

Balancing competing financial priorities is always a challenge, but a Reddit poster recently made a suggestion to help you figure…

Joey Frenette | Dec 24, 2024 at 2:46 PM EST

I want to max out my 401k so I have security in my later years, however, I think that I’m missing out on the now

It’s important to ensure you pay yourself first by stashing away a fixed portion of every paycheck for retirement. Indeed,…

Christy Bieber | Dec 24, 2024 at 11:14 AM EST

I charged $4k on my credit card for new furniture and paid it off the next day — was this a smart move?

Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a…

Joey Frenette | Dec 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM EST

I’m in my 30s and my 401(k) savings haven’t even touched $10,000 yet — am I too far behind?

If you’re in your 30s and haven’t yet saved a six-figure sum for retirement, I believe it’s far too soon…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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?

Should I prioritize my 401(k) employer match over maxing out my HSA contributions?

I want to max out my 401k so I have security in my later years, however, I think that I’m missing out on the now

I charged $4k on my credit card for new furniture and paid it off the next day — was this a smart move?

I’m in my 30s and my 401(k) savings haven’t even touched $10,000 yet — am I too far behind?

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$10,000 Invested in XLK on New Year’s Eve Is Worth $13,434 Today

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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?

Should I prioritize my 401(k) employer match over maxing out my HSA contributions?

I want to max out my 401k so I have security in my later years, however, I think that I’m missing out on the now

I charged $4k on my credit card for new furniture and paid it off the next day — was this a smart move?

I’m in my 30s and my 401(k) savings haven’t even touched $10,000 yet — am I too far behind?

$10,000 Invested in XLK on New Year’s Eve Is Worth $13,434 Today

Is Ripple (XRP) Still A Good Crypto to Buy In 2026?

$10,000 Invested in XLK on New Year’s Eve Is Worth $13,434 Today

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