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John Seetoo | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM EST

I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

24/7 Wall Street The power of compounding is lauded by many investment luminaries, but as its results are long-term, investment…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

Baby boomers now hold an unprecedented share of the nation’s wealth, with those born during this specific period now officially…

Marc Guberti | Jan 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM EST

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Some people accumulate big nest eggs when they are in their 30s. However, money isn’t everything, and this recent Reddit post further…

Ian Cooper | Jan 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM EST

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

If you’re serious about building wealth, make your money work for you. According to finance coach Dave Ramsey, you need…

Joey Frenette | Jan 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM EST

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

In this piece, we’ll check in on some of the more underrated exchange-traded fund (ETF) products that may be worth…

Rich Duprey | Jan 18, 2025 at 5:22 AM EST

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

Having organized financial records and a clear understanding of your annual spending is crucial when planning for early retirement. It…

Marc Guberti | Jan 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM EST

I am planning to retire but now here come opportunities – should I stop working or keep going?

A Redditor has spoken with their financial advisor and recently received the green light to retire. The Redditor previously planned…

Rich Duprey | Jan 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM EST

I want to retire at 50 with $5 million — is this sufficient for a balanced retirement portfolio?

A balanced retirement portfolio is essential for securing your financial future. By spreading investments across various asset classes, you mitigate…

Christy Bieber | Jan 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM EST

If you’re over 50 and make $500k per year, you should have this much saved for retirement – are you on track?

When you have a $500,000 annual income, you have a lot of money to replace as a retiree. The good…

Christy Bieber | Jan 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM EST

How good is it to use a credit card that offers 2% cash back for every purchase?

You have a lot of different ways you could pay for purchases. One option is to pay cash, but that…

Katie Price | Jan 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM EST

My parents saved money for my siblings and I to go to college but I don’t want to help them with their retirement – am I wrong?

Reddit is full of wisdom and even financial questions we all need answers to. While we never advise you to…

Christy Bieber | Jan 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM EST

Outside of Social Security, my parents have absolutely nothing for retirement and I’ll be stuck financing their retirement – is this normal?

How far can, and should, you go to help out your parents? This is an issue that a Reddit poster…

Maurie Backman | Jan 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM EST

Is Your Social Security COLA Falling Short? Here’s What to Do

In recent years, Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, have come in on the bigger side. But in 2025, seniors…

Maurie Backman | Jan 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM EST

Trump Wants to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits — but Will That Cause Even More Problems?

Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retirees, a good number of whom have to get…

Joey Frenette | Jan 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM EST

I’ve been investing in my 401(k) for the last 10 years and I wish that I had invested in Bitcoin instead

It’s all too easy for beginning investors to go overboard with the shoulda, woulda, and coulda. Undoubtedly, this type of…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

I am planning to retire but now here come opportunities – should I stop working or keep going?

I want to retire at 50 with $5 million — is this sufficient for a balanced retirement portfolio?

If you’re over 50 and make $500k per year, you should have this much saved for retirement – are you on track?

How good is it to use a credit card that offers 2% cash back for every purchase?

My parents saved money for my siblings and I to go to college but I don’t want to help them with their retirement – am I wrong?

Outside of Social Security, my parents have absolutely nothing for retirement and I’ll be stuck financing their retirement – is this normal?

Is Your Social Security COLA Falling Short? Here’s What to Do

Trump Wants to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits — but Will That Cause Even More Problems?

I’ve been investing in my 401(k) for the last 10 years and I wish that I had invested in Bitcoin instead

Three Index ETFs Where You Can Sell Your Own 0DTE Covered Calls for Daily Premium Income

Summer Is Secretly the Best Time to Buy These Things

When Your Paychecks Stop, an 8-Month Medicare Clock Starts — and Most People Read It Wrong

When Your Paychecks Stop, an 8-Month Medicare Clock Starts — and Most People Read It Wrong

Why His $80,000 Retirement Withdrawal Is Subtly Pulling His Social Security Into the Tax Torpedo

Three Index ETFs Where You Can Sell Your Own 0DTE Covered Calls for Daily Premium Income

Summer Is Secretly the Best Time to Buy These Things

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I used to work for minimum wage and was a late starter contributing to my 401(k) but my portfolio is now at $750k – here’s my formula

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren’t Feeling the Booming Economy. Here’s Why.

I’m 35 with a $5m net worth and I feel like I can’t enjoy my wealth due to these debilitating circumstances

Dave Ramsey Nailed It By Saying “Your money needs to work for you, not lie around you.”

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

I’m 42 with $2.5 million in index funds and we’re not sure how much we spend per year and need help getting organized

I am planning to retire but now here come opportunities – should I stop working or keep going?

I want to retire at 50 with $5 million — is this sufficient for a balanced retirement portfolio?

If you’re over 50 and make $500k per year, you should have this much saved for retirement – are you on track?

How good is it to use a credit card that offers 2% cash back for every purchase?

My parents saved money for my siblings and I to go to college but I don’t want to help them with their retirement – am I wrong?

Outside of Social Security, my parents have absolutely nothing for retirement and I’ll be stuck financing their retirement – is this normal?

Is Your Social Security COLA Falling Short? Here’s What to Do

Trump Wants to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits — but Will That Cause Even More Problems?

I’ve been investing in my 401(k) for the last 10 years and I wish that I had invested in Bitcoin instead

Three Index ETFs Where You Can Sell Your Own 0DTE Covered Calls for Daily Premium Income

Summer Is Secretly the Best Time to Buy These Things

When Your Paychecks Stop, an 8-Month Medicare Clock Starts — and Most People Read It Wrong

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When Your Paychecks Stop, an 8-Month Medicare Clock Starts — and Most People Read It Wrong

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