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Joel South | Jan 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM EST

I’m 38 making $150k a year and I’m wondering if I should start pouring money into a Roth IRA now

Do you like math? Do you like math when it gets really complex, verging on overly complicated, and when the…

Joey Frenette | Jan 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM EST

I know that paying off the mortgage and investing is both important – hear which one Dave Ramsey thinks is more important

Paying off the mortgage is a dream of many long-time homeowners, but should you cut down on that debt cost…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM EST

I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

We’re often encouraged to do our best to save well for retirement. And you may have a certain savings goal…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM EST

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

When I decided I was ready to have kids, one of the things I worried most about was having enough…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

Saving for retirement in a tax-advantaged plan makes a lot of sense. Why not reap some IRS benefits in the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM EST

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

For many people, especially those focused on retiring at a young age, life is about being frugal to save up…

Joey Frenette | Jan 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM EST

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

Many people love rules of thumb, like the 50/30/20 budget rule, which entails spending 50% of one’s income on needs…

Marc Guberti | Jan 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM EST

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

Many years of financial planning and saving can help you retire sooner. While it’s possible for some people to retire…

Joey Frenette | Jan 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM EST

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

It’s arguably the biggest financial question of our generation: should I save up and pull the trigger on that dream…

Maurie Backman | Jan 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM EST

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

The problem with pensions largely being a thing of the past is that most of us now have to save…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM EST

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

Should you buy a $300K car if you have $4.8 million? This is a question a Reddit user posted recently.…

Chris MacDonald | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM EST

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

As we look towards 2025, navigating the complexities of Social Security becomes increasingly essential for those nearing retirement. With roughly…

John Seetoo | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM EST

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

The Risk of “The Bigger They Come, The Harder They Fall” Retirement nest eggs vary widely in size among the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM EST

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

Social Security is likely going to be a crucial source of income when you are retired. Unfortunately, because the rules…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM EST

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

Living with your parents is often viewed as a negative when you’re an adult. The idea is that you’re supposed…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I’m 38 making $150k a year and I’m wondering if I should start pouring money into a Roth IRA now

I know that paying off the mortgage and investing is both important – hear which one Dave Ramsey thinks is more important

I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

The Retirement Accounts Bartenders Forget They’re Allowed to Open

The “G-Wagon Loophole”: How Business Owners Write Off a $100,000 SUV the Year They Buy It

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’m 38 making $150k a year and I’m wondering if I should start pouring money into a Roth IRA now

I know that paying off the mortgage and investing is both important – hear which one Dave Ramsey thinks is more important

I’m 42 and have $2.4 million saved for retirement – what’s the best way to project future expenses like weddings?

I’m 40 and Almost at My Retirement Number. Will Having Kids Stop Me From Meeting My Savings Goal?

4 Reasons the Roth IRA Might be the Most Powerful Retirement Account of All Time

We’re in our mid 40s and have been retired for a decade – why do we still feel guilty when we spend money?

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Still Work in 2025?

I Used to Dream of Retiring at 50, but These 8 Factors Have Me Now Targeting 65

I have a growing family and a $3.1 million net worth – should we buy our forever home now or just keep renting?

With a net worth of $7 million at 49 years old, I’m wondering if I should scale back my risky portfolio or just keep going

I’m a self-made entrepreneur with a $4.8 million net worth and I want to splurge $300k on a car – will I regret this?

The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025

8 Retirement Strategies That Really Start to Matter Once You Have $1 Million

These 2 Factors Determine the Size of Your Social Security Check

My wife and I have $3.5 million in net worth and her parents asked us to move in with them – should I allow it?

The Retirement Accounts Bartenders Forget They’re Allowed to Open

The “G-Wagon Loophole”: How Business Owners Write Off a $100,000 SUV the Year They Buy It

‘$13,426 of Stupid’: Dave Ramsey’s Blunt Advice to a Caller Who Maxed Out Credit Cards Flipping Pokemon Cards

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