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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…

Christy Bieber | Dec 24, 2024 at 9:09 AM EST

I’m 30, making $82k but financially strained — should I halt my 401(k) contributions?

from 24/7 Wall St.: Not contributing to a 401(k) usually means passing up an employer match. You should usually prioritize…

Joey Frenette | Dec 24, 2024 at 8:58 AM EST

Early 30s with $4 million — should I invest more in stocks or real estate?

It’s a very impressive feat to have $2 million by the time you’re in your 60s, let alone having $4…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 23, 2024 at 1:07 PM EST

Year-End Portfolio Panic? When to Sell, Hold, or Buy More for Retirement

The end of the year can be a stressful time for any investor. With a new year coming up, it…

Maurie Backman | Dec 23, 2024 at 12:54 PM EST

I’m working in tech with a rising W-2 income — how can I reduce my taxable income as I earn more?

from 24/7 Wall St. The more you earn, the more money you might owe the IRS. Max out tax-advantaged accounts…

David Beren | Dec 23, 2024 at 12:41 PM EST

I want the best card for cash back for everyday purchases like gas. I’m not a big traveler and a lot of cards I looked at have annual fees. Any recommendations?

If you’re searching for credit card rewards, the good news is that you have a laundry list of options in…

Christy Bieber | Dec 23, 2024 at 12:15 PM EST

Americans in Their 50s Think They Need This Much to Retire Comfortably

It can be difficult to figure out exactly how much to save for a comfortable retirement. After all, the rules…

Maurie Backman | Dec 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM EST

At 50, missing one payment dropped my credit score by over 100 points — how can I recover?

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

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM EST

I’ve been at my job for 4 years and my 401(k) is finally vested — how can I take full advantage?

Reaching fully vesting in a 401(k) account is a huge milestone when it comes to retirement planning. However, just because…

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Personal Finance Articles

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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?

I’m 30, making $82k but financially strained — should I halt my 401(k) contributions?

Early 30s with $4 million — should I invest more in stocks or real estate?

Year-End Portfolio Panic? When to Sell, Hold, or Buy More for Retirement

I’m working in tech with a rising W-2 income — how can I reduce my taxable income as I earn more?

I want the best card for cash back for everyday purchases like gas. I’m not a big traveler and a lot of cards I looked at have annual fees. Any recommendations?

Americans in Their 50s Think They Need This Much to Retire Comfortably

At 50, missing one payment dropped my credit score by over 100 points — how can I recover?

I’ve been at my job for 4 years and my 401(k) is finally vested — how can I take full advantage?

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Why SOXX’s Next 12 Months Hinge on Five Tech Giants’ Capex Decisions

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree's Medicare Bill...Two Years Later

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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?

I’m 30, making $82k but financially strained — should I halt my 401(k) contributions?

Early 30s with $4 million — should I invest more in stocks or real estate?

Year-End Portfolio Panic? When to Sell, Hold, or Buy More for Retirement

I’m working in tech with a rising W-2 income — how can I reduce my taxable income as I earn more?

I want the best card for cash back for everyday purchases like gas. I’m not a big traveler and a lot of cards I looked at have annual fees. Any recommendations?

Americans in Their 50s Think They Need This Much to Retire Comfortably

At 50, missing one payment dropped my credit score by over 100 points — how can I recover?

I’ve been at my job for 4 years and my 401(k) is finally vested — how can I take full advantage?

After Reviewing Every International Developed Market ETF These 3 Cover Japan and Europe Better Than Anything Else

Emerging Markets Are Delivering Over 22 Percent Returns and Most American Investors Are Missing It Entirely

Why SOXX’s Next 12 Months Hinge on Five Tech Giants’ Capex Decisions

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