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David Beren | Jan 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST

I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

It’s not untrue to say that everyone has a different sense of money, which is very much okay. What’s expensive…

Aaron Webber | Jan 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM EST

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

I found this question on Quora, and I feel that it’s a fair question. There are so many different types…

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…

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Personal Finance Articles

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I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

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

How Corporate Executives Stash $100,000+ Into a 401(k) Using the 415(c) Rule Most People Miss

My Mom Blew $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art After My Dad Died. Can We Get Any Money Back?

Firefighters and the Pension Rule That Changed Your Social Security

How Corporate Executives Stash $100,000+ Into a 401(k) Using the 415(c) Rule Most People Miss

My Mom Blew $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art After My Dad Died. Can We Get Any Money Back?

How Corporate Executives Stash $100,000+ Into a 401(k) Using the 415(c) Rule Most People Miss

My Mom Blew $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art After My Dad Died. Can We Get Any Money Back?

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I went from thinking $1k was a big deal to finding out I inherited $600k and now I’m losing all sense of value

Why do people use credit cards that earn miles instead of credit cards that earn straight 2% cash back?

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

How Corporate Executives Stash $100,000+ Into a 401(k) Using the 415(c) Rule Most People Miss

My Mom Blew $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art After My Dad Died. Can We Get Any Money Back?

Firefighters and the Pension Rule That Changed Your Social Security

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