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Joel South | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM EST

I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

File today’s Reddit discussion under the rubric “nice problems to have.” Our caller this morning, let’s call her “Jan”, put…

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

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

Sometimes, it’s tempting to find ways to justify splurging a large chunk of your savings. In this piece, we’ll check…

Kristin Hitchcock | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM EST

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Today, let’s meet IMovedYourCheese on Reddit. Cheese is a higher earner who’s been diligently following the traditional retirement playbook by…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM EST

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

from 24/7 Wall St. Financial guru Suze Orman says getting a tax refund is a huge mistake. You’re giving the…

Marc Guberti | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Retiring is a massive achievement that is only possible after many years of hard work and saving money. Once you…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM EST

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

When you’re married, it’s not a given that you and your spouse will do every single thing together. It…

Marc Guberti | Feb 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM EST

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

The 4% rule is a popular strategy that involves withdrawing 4% of your portfolio each year to cover living expenses.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM EST

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

Retiring early is a good goal for many people and it can often lead to happiness — if you have…

Christy Bieber | Feb 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM EST

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

There is a lot that I disagree with Dave Ramsey about. For one thing, I think he is dead wrong…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM EST

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

It’s natural to have certain goals you want to meet in time for retirement. Those could include having a certain…

Kristin Hitchcock | Feb 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM EST

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Thousands of Americans seeking financial advice turn to Dave Ramsey, the master of paying off debt and building wealth. Recently,…

Maurie Backman | Feb 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM EST

Did Your Income Rise in 2024? 3 Tax Moves You May Want to Make in 2025

No matter what line of work you’re in, your goal may be to see your income increase from one year…

Marc Guberti | Feb 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM EST

I’m 32 with $100k saved for retirement and wondering if I should withdrawal some to help my aging parents who have nothing

A 32-year-old Redditor is married and has four kids, but the Redditor also has two aging parents who need financial…

Dana George | Feb 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

3 Retirement Steps to Take in Your 60s to Avoid Huge RMDs in Your 70s

The average retired Social Security recipient collects $1,976 monthly, while the average couple receives $3,089. While some retirees have arranged…

Christy Bieber | Feb 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM EST

I’m a 51 year old recently divorced nurse with no retirement savings. Can I save $1 million by the time I am 64?

By the time you are in your 50s, you should ideally have around six times your annual salary saved. Unfortunately,…

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I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Did Your Income Rise in 2024? 3 Tax Moves You May Want to Make in 2025

I’m 32 with $100k saved for retirement and wondering if I should withdrawal some to help my aging parents who have nothing

3 Retirement Steps to Take in Your 60s to Avoid Huge RMDs in Your 70s

I’m a 51 year old recently divorced nurse with no retirement savings. Can I save $1 million by the time I am 64?

Netflix Vs. Walt Disney: Netflix Prints Cold Hard Cash While Disney Bleeds to Fund Parks and Linear Cable Remnants

$750 Billion AI Spending Wave: Should You Buy These 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks?

XRP Is Testing a Trendline That Could Spark a 30% Rally. Can the XRP Price Break Out?

A Market Slump Has a Hidden Upside for a 74-Year-Old: Next Year's RMD Shrinks, and So Does Tax on Social Security.

$700,000 at 75: Here's What It Actually Buys You Over 20 Years

A Market Slump Has a Hidden Upside for a 74-Year-Old: Next Year’s RMD Shrinks, and So Does Tax on Social Security.

Netflix Vs. Walt Disney: Netflix Prints Cold Hard Cash While Disney Bleeds to Fund Parks and Linear Cable Remnants

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I have 4 million credit card points on my credit card – what should I use them on?

We have our 3rd kid on the way – is it worth it to splurge and get a custom home?

I’m a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA – what is it?

Suze Orman shares the biggest mistake people can make on their tax return

Already Retired? 7 Steps to Take So You Don’t Outlive Your Money

Spouse Tuned Out on Money Matters? 3 Ways to Get Them Engaged

If These 5 Things Happen, the 4% Rule in Retirement Might Be Doomed

My father retired early and it ruined his life. This is what went wrong

I Don’t Agree with Dave Ramsey on Everything, But He Nails These 4 Points

3 Reasons Why Having a Mortgage in Retirement Isn’t So Bad

Most Americans Don’t Know These Mortgage Basics

Did Your Income Rise in 2024? 3 Tax Moves You May Want to Make in 2025

I’m 32 with $100k saved for retirement and wondering if I should withdrawal some to help my aging parents who have nothing

3 Retirement Steps to Take in Your 60s to Avoid Huge RMDs in Your 70s

I’m a 51 year old recently divorced nurse with no retirement savings. Can I save $1 million by the time I am 64?

Netflix Vs. Walt Disney: Netflix Prints Cold Hard Cash While Disney Bleeds to Fund Parks and Linear Cable Remnants

$750 Billion AI Spending Wave: Should You Buy These 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks?

XRP Is Testing a Trendline That Could Spark a 30% Rally. Can the XRP Price Break Out?

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