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Maurie Backman | Dec 20, 2024 at 6:56 PM EST

I’m 36 With $3.6 Million and I Still Rent a Home. Am I Making a Bad Decision?

When I bought my home about 15 years ago, I remember feeling jittery about making that financial commitment. But I…

Christy Bieber | Dec 20, 2024 at 3:57 PM EST

I make $135k a year and my company is offering a 401k or a 401k Roth – which one should I pick?

In a Reddit post, an important question came up. The Reddit user said they make $135,000 annually and work at…

David Beren | Dec 20, 2024 at 2:59 PM EST

The Most-Searched Cash Back Credit Cards of 2024

In the world of cash-back credit cards, the race to offer the best bonuses, sign-up rewards, and customer perks is…

David Beren | Dec 20, 2024 at 2:11 PM EST

The End-of-Year Financial Checkup That Every Near-Retiree Needs to Do Now

As the end of the year approaches, it’s only right that people thinking about retirement consider doing a top-down financial…

Joey Frenette | Dec 20, 2024 at 12:31 PM EST

I was disciplined with credit cards until a trip to Japan — peer pressure led me to overspend. Should I cut up my cards?

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

John Seetoo | Dec 20, 2024 at 10:34 AM EST

My husband and I have $4.5 million net worth and are considering divorce down the road – how do we plan for it financially?

Issues of sexuality have universally plagued marriages since time immemorial. For better or worse, contemporary culture has created a greater…

Maurie Backman | Dec 20, 2024 at 10:15 AM EST

We’re in our 50s with over $2 million in retirement accounts — should we keep maxing them out?

from 24/7 Wall St. Maxing out a 401(k) or IRA gives you a nice tax break. There may come a…

John Seetoo | Dec 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM EST

My mom has terminal cancer and is leaving me $450k in her 401(k) — I don’t know what to do with it

When a loved one is facing a terminal illness, a range of emotions and concerns can crop up that can…

Aaron Webber | Dec 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM EST

I’m approaching $100k in my 401(k) — should I decrease my contributions going forward?

There is so much financial advice on the internet that no matter what you do, there will always be someone…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM EST

The Most-Searched Senior Discounts in America

There is one big benefit of reaching your senior years—senior discounts. There are tons of businesses across the U.S. that…

Rich Duprey | Dec 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM EST

Are You Sabotaging Your Retirement with Holiday Debt? Here’s the Real Cost

The holiday season is upon us, but behind all the joy and festivities, lurks a hidden cost that can undermine…

David Beren | Dec 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM EST

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Life Insurance Questions

When it comes to enrolling in life insurance, it’s a highly personal topic as you must decide which plan best…

Rich Duprey | Dec 19, 2024 at 1:11 PM EST

My mother is 71 and wants to withdraw her entire 401(k) by January 2025 — is this advisable?

The 401(k) retirement program has been a massive benefit for workers since its creation in 1978. According to Fidelity Investments,…

David Beren | Dec 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM EST

The Typical American Can’t Answer These Simple Medicare Questions

When you think about Medicare, there is good reason to think it’s simply a medical program for anyone over 65.…

Rich Duprey | Dec 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM EST

I’m invested elsewhere but want to start contributing to my 401(k) — what does ‘maxing it out’ mean?

The 401(k) program is a fixture today in retirement planning, but it wasn’t always. As recently as the 1970s, pension…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 36 With $3.6 Million and I Still Rent a Home. Am I Making a Bad Decision?

I make $135k a year and my company is offering a 401k or a 401k Roth – which one should I pick?

The Most-Searched Cash Back Credit Cards of 2024

The End-of-Year Financial Checkup That Every Near-Retiree Needs to Do Now

I was disciplined with credit cards until a trip to Japan — peer pressure led me to overspend. Should I cut up my cards?

My husband and I have $4.5 million net worth and are considering divorce down the road – how do we plan for it financially?

We’re in our 50s with over $2 million in retirement accounts — should we keep maxing them out?

My mom has terminal cancer and is leaving me $450k in her 401(k) — I don’t know what to do with it

I’m approaching $100k in my 401(k) — should I decrease my contributions going forward?

The Most-Searched Senior Discounts in America

Are You Sabotaging Your Retirement with Holiday Debt? Here’s the Real Cost

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Life Insurance Questions

My mother is 71 and wants to withdraw her entire 401(k) by January 2025 — is this advisable?

The Typical American Can’t Answer These Simple Medicare Questions

I’m invested elsewhere but want to start contributing to my 401(k) — what does ‘maxing it out’ mean?

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 36 With $3.6 Million and I Still Rent a Home. Am I Making a Bad Decision?

I make $135k a year and my company is offering a 401k or a 401k Roth – which one should I pick?

The Most-Searched Cash Back Credit Cards of 2024

The End-of-Year Financial Checkup That Every Near-Retiree Needs to Do Now

I was disciplined with credit cards until a trip to Japan — peer pressure led me to overspend. Should I cut up my cards?

My husband and I have $4.5 million net worth and are considering divorce down the road – how do we plan for it financially?

We’re in our 50s with over $2 million in retirement accounts — should we keep maxing them out?

My mom has terminal cancer and is leaving me $450k in her 401(k) — I don’t know what to do with it

I’m approaching $100k in my 401(k) — should I decrease my contributions going forward?

The Most-Searched Senior Discounts in America

Are You Sabotaging Your Retirement with Holiday Debt? Here’s the Real Cost

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Life Insurance Questions

My mother is 71 and wants to withdraw her entire 401(k) by January 2025 — is this advisable?

The Typical American Can’t Answer These Simple Medicare Questions

I’m invested elsewhere but want to start contributing to my 401(k) — what does ‘maxing it out’ mean?

Nvidia and SK hynix to Partner as Jensen Huang Warns Memory Shortage Could ‘Last for Years’

The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State

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The Social Security Trap That Quietly Pulls New Retirees Into Claiming Too Early

Make Your Retirement Budget Go Almost 50% Further in This Underrated State