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David Beren | Mar 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

Southwest Airlines has been known as one of the friendliest companies in the friendly skies for as long as the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

It’s an unfortunate thing that many seniors reach retirement age with very little savings. So if you get to…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM EDT

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Financial advisors who act as fiduciaries should have the interest of their clients at the very top of mind. Still,…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM EDT

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

It’s not hard to imagine that retired and soon-to-be-retired Baby Boomers are increasingly risk-averse. Indeed, it’s an unwritten rule that…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM EDT

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM EDT

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it…

David Beren | Mar 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM EDT

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

In today’s financial world, there’s a clear lesson to learn in that you shouldn’t hesitate to invest money in retirement.…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

The decision to leave a job you love is not an easy one. It can be difficult to not only…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM EDT

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

In the next 20 years, an astounding $84 trillion in assets is set to change hands as older Americans…

John Seetoo | Mar 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM EDT

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

The sudden, premature demise of a sibling is always a tragic event. Still in the prime of life, possibly only…

Maurie Backman | Mar 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM EDT

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

It’s an unfortunate fact that many Americans enter retirement without savings. People in that boat inevitably wind up heavily…

Joey Frenette | Mar 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

3 Cornerstone Growth ETFs That Can Help Grow Your Retirement Portfolio

It feels natural to run to safety whenever the stock market corrects, threatened by tariffs and the potential for an…

Joey Frenette | Mar 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM EDT

Zero-Interest Credit Cards: The Ultimate Financial Hack or Financial Grenade?

Zero-interest credit cards may be tempting to some individuals who can’t quite make the full payment on their statement in…

Marc Guberti | Mar 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM EDT

I have a $175k pension that covers most of my expenses – can I afford to take more risk in the stock market?

Investing in the stock market is a common path to wealth that can outperform bonds, high-yield savings accounts, and other…

Dana George | Mar 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM EDT

The 8 Home Renovation Projects That Generate the Best ROI

There are many reasons people renovate their homes. Quite often, it’s for personal enjoyment and comfort. Sometimes, a homeowner wants…

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How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

3 Cornerstone Growth ETFs That Can Help Grow Your Retirement Portfolio

Zero-Interest Credit Cards: The Ultimate Financial Hack or Financial Grenade?

I have a $175k pension that covers most of my expenses – can I afford to take more risk in the stock market?

The 8 Home Renovation Projects That Generate the Best ROI

58% Are Confident About Retirement. 46% Have Never Calculated What They Actually Need.

A Veteran Takes Up Trucking in His 60s. The New Paycheck Can Grow His Social Security, or Shrink It, Depending on One Thing.

How to Build $4,000 a Month in Dividend Income Without Selling a Single Share

58% Are Confident About Retirement. 46% Have Never Calculated What They Actually Need.

A Veteran Takes Up Trucking in His 60s. The New Paycheck Can Grow His Social Security, or Shrink It, Depending on One Thing.

58% Are Confident About Retirement. 46% Have Never Calculated What They Actually Need.

A Veteran Takes Up Trucking in His 60s. The New Paycheck Can Grow His Social Security, or Shrink It, Depending on One Thing.

Personal Finance Articles

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How Will Southwest Airlines New Bag Fees Impact Frequent Flyers and Credit Cardholders, Should We Switch To Another Card?

This is why I’ll never take out a reverse mortgage – 5 hidden costs you need to know about

Is my financial advisor pointing me in the right direction?

Baby Boomers: How to Determine If You’re Taking Enough Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market

To Save Social Security, Americans Must Accept These Two Changes

Is Contributing to a 401(k) Worth It on a $32,000 Salary? Here’s What I Discovered

I’m not yet 50, have close to $5m saved up, and want to retire but my job is holding me back. What are my options?

Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess: Why Every Retiree Needs an Estate Plan

It’s Been 15 Years and My Deceased Sister’s 401(k) Still Isn’t Settled. What Gives?

Boomers: Trump’s Social Security Plan Has a Major Flaw No One Is Addressing

3 Cornerstone Growth ETFs That Can Help Grow Your Retirement Portfolio

Zero-Interest Credit Cards: The Ultimate Financial Hack or Financial Grenade?

I have a $175k pension that covers most of my expenses – can I afford to take more risk in the stock market?

The 8 Home Renovation Projects That Generate the Best ROI

58% Are Confident About Retirement. 46% Have Never Calculated What They Actually Need.

A Veteran Takes Up Trucking in His 60s. The New Paycheck Can Grow His Social Security, or Shrink It, Depending on One Thing.

How to Build $4,000 a Month in Dividend Income Without Selling a Single Share

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58% Are Confident About Retirement. 46% Have Never Calculated What They Actually Need.

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