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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…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM EST

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

There are a number of tough decisions you might face as retirement gets near. You may, for example, be torn…

David Beren | Jan 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM EST

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

If you love the idea of a risk-averse investment that isn’t necessarily subject to the stock market’s ups and downs,…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

A 27-year-old Reddit user is considering buying a home. However, his situation is a unique one, because he doesn’t earn…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM EST

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

Although millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, the program is filled with gaps and…

Joel South | Jan 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM EST

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

529 plans. You’ve been hearing about them since your first child was born. You’ve put off opening them nearly as…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Americans aren’t strangers to debt. The average consumer owes a little over $6,000 on credit cards, per the Federal Reserve,…

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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?

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

A Retired Couple Loaded Up on Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. In Their 70s, the Interest Still Taxes Their Social Security.

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

Why FNGU’s 0.95% Fee Is Only Half the Hidden Cost

A Retired Couple Loaded Up on Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. In Their 70s, the Interest Still Taxes Their Social Security.

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

A Retired Couple Loaded Up on Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. In Their 70s, the Interest Still Taxes Their Social Security.

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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?

3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security

5 Signs the Annuity You Bought Might Be Trash

I’m 27 years old and get $130k from a trust fund every year – can I afford to buy a house?

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

A Retired Couple Loaded Up on Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. In Their 70s, the Interest Still Taxes Their Social Security.

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

Why FNGU’s 0.95% Fee Is Only Half the Hidden Cost

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