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John Seetoo | Dec 12, 2024 at 12:10 PM EST

I’m 41 and planning to retire in a few years off of $10 million – should I even factor my 401k savings into my financial plan?

Aesop’s timeless children’s fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper, extols the values of preparation, hard work, thrift, and saving. The…

Aaron Webber | Dec 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST

I know Dave Ramsey wouldn’t agree but I think I want to cash out my 401k in order to take care of some debt

If you’ve been putting money into your 401(k) for your whole career, the amount of money in your account can…

Maurie Backman | Dec 12, 2024 at 11:03 AM EST

Congress Could Vote On Major Social Security Changes Before December 20th

Over the past few decades, private sector companies have largely done away with pensions, leaving workers with no choice but…

Christy Bieber | Dec 12, 2024 at 10:35 AM EST

Here’s How Much Bigger You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check to Be in 2025

If you receive Social Security checks, you may already know that your 2025 payments are going to be larger than…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 12, 2024 at 10:21 AM EST

I’ve been contributing to my 401(k) since my 20s — but why don’t I feel financially secure yet?

At 35, No_Independence5418 is wrestling with a dilemma many mid-career professionals face: Am I saving enough for retirement, or should…

Ian Cooper | Dec 12, 2024 at 9:22 AM EST

Ramit Sethi: Four Key Numbers to Track if You Want to be a Millionaire

Many of us would love to be a millionaire. The good news is that it’s achievable, especially if you can…

Rich Duprey | Dec 12, 2024 at 9:05 AM EST

With $1 million invested and $500k in cash — is now the time to dive into real estate?

Over the past century, the stock market has been on an incredible growth trajectory. Even over the past few decades,…

Christy Bieber | Dec 12, 2024 at 8:02 AM EST

Are Baby Boomers Being Too Stingy With Their $105 Trillion Nest Egg

from 24/7 Wall St: Baby Boomers are holding onto $105 trillion in wealth that is expected to transfer to heirs…

John Seetoo | Dec 11, 2024 at 4:53 PM EST

I’m 36 and have amassed $6 million through “boring” investments – why do the rich old guys I know seem to do things so differently?

The paths towards building a large retirement nest egg are varied. The methods used to accumulate those nest eggs often…

Chris MacDonald | Dec 11, 2024 at 3:46 PM EST

Suze Orman Is Right About This Key Personal Finance Concept

Suze Orman is a household name in the world of personal finance, and plenty of investors and individuals looking to…

Rich Duprey | Dec 11, 2024 at 3:09 PM EST

I was shocked to learn the average customer takes six years to pay off a single purchase — is this true?

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

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 11, 2024 at 1:49 PM EST

I’m 41 with no kids and no debt – how should I factor in my $500k in a 401(k) into my early retirement plans?

In the realm of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), achieving a comfortable lifestyle with minimal financial worries involves more than…

Chris MacDonald | Dec 11, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST

I’m 35 and I feel like I’ll never own a home. Here’s why that’s likely not the case.

The homeownership track is one that many would consider to be integral to the whole “American Dream” ideal. Building equity…

Joey Frenette | Dec 11, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST

Would you trade a flexible job that pays $100k a year for a job that pays $300k with 60-hour work weeks and lots of travel?

It’s a dream for many climbing the corporate ladder to finally land that promotion. Indeed, such big promotions entail handsome…

David Beren | Dec 11, 2024 at 1:17 PM EST

Are Store-Branded Credit Cards a Good Deal or a Trap?

Store-branded credit cards can offer big benefits like coupons and discounts. These credit card types can also be huge interest…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 41 and planning to retire in a few years off of $10 million – should I even factor my 401k savings into my financial plan?

I know Dave Ramsey wouldn’t agree but I think I want to cash out my 401k in order to take care of some debt

Congress Could Vote On Major Social Security Changes Before December 20th

Here’s How Much Bigger You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check to Be in 2025

I’ve been contributing to my 401(k) since my 20s — but why don’t I feel financially secure yet?

Ramit Sethi: Four Key Numbers to Track if You Want to be a Millionaire

With $1 million invested and $500k in cash — is now the time to dive into real estate?

Are Baby Boomers Being Too Stingy With Their $105 Trillion Nest Egg

I’m 36 and have amassed $6 million through “boring” investments – why do the rich old guys I know seem to do things so differently?

Suze Orman Is Right About This Key Personal Finance Concept

I was shocked to learn the average customer takes six years to pay off a single purchase — is this true?

I’m 41 with no kids and no debt – how should I factor in my $500k in a 401(k) into my early retirement plans?

I’m 35 and I feel like I’ll never own a home. Here’s why that’s likely not the case.

Would you trade a flexible job that pays $100k a year for a job that pays $300k with 60-hour work weeks and lots of travel?

Are Store-Branded Credit Cards a Good Deal or a Trap?

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

Apple Will Run Advanced AI Model on Nvidia GPUs via Google Cloud, Ditching Private Infrastructure

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity's 2026 Study Finds

Fidelity's 2026 Study: 76% of Boomers Are Counting on Social Security While Younger Generations Lean on Workplace Plans

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 41 and planning to retire in a few years off of $10 million – should I even factor my 401k savings into my financial plan?

I know Dave Ramsey wouldn’t agree but I think I want to cash out my 401k in order to take care of some debt

Congress Could Vote On Major Social Security Changes Before December 20th

Here’s How Much Bigger You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check to Be in 2025

I’ve been contributing to my 401(k) since my 20s — but why don’t I feel financially secure yet?

Ramit Sethi: Four Key Numbers to Track if You Want to be a Millionaire

With $1 million invested and $500k in cash — is now the time to dive into real estate?

Are Baby Boomers Being Too Stingy With Their $105 Trillion Nest Egg

I’m 36 and have amassed $6 million through “boring” investments – why do the rich old guys I know seem to do things so differently?

Suze Orman Is Right About This Key Personal Finance Concept

I was shocked to learn the average customer takes six years to pay off a single purchase — is this true?

I’m 41 with no kids and no debt – how should I factor in my $500k in a 401(k) into my early retirement plans?

I’m 35 and I feel like I’ll never own a home. Here’s why that’s likely not the case.

Would you trade a flexible job that pays $100k a year for a job that pays $300k with 60-hour work weeks and lots of travel?

Are Store-Branded Credit Cards a Good Deal or a Trap?

SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity’s 2026 Study Finds

Apple Will Run Advanced AI Model on Nvidia GPUs via Google Cloud, Ditching Private Infrastructure

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The Average American Has Worked for 6 Employers and 23% Still Have Multiple Old Retirement Accounts, Fidelity's 2026 Study Finds

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