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Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 22, 2024 at 10:11 AM EST

In my early 50s with $8 million and kids heading to college — should I include illiquid investments in my retirement plan?

A recent Reddit post I came across in the r/fatFIRE community raised an important question for anyone looking to retire…

Rich Duprey | Dec 22, 2024 at 10:07 AM EST

In my 20s and just got my first 401(k) offer — how should I kickstart my retirement savings?

A Chinese proverb says, “the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second best time is…

Aaron Webber | Dec 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM EST

No Kids, No Problem? Why Some Baby Boomers Are Choosing to Spend It All

Baby Boomers are unique in many ways, one of which being that they are one of the only generations in…

John Seetoo | Dec 22, 2024 at 9:13 AM EST

We’re in our 60s with $9 million saved for retirement — excited but worried about the large tax liability coming up

One of the trickier obstacles to handle when retiring with a sizable nest egg is dealing with taxes. Finally getting…

Joey Frenette | Dec 22, 2024 at 8:47 AM EST

I met a girl who retired early living purely off investments — how can I achieve that?

Living off just one’s investment income is pretty much the holy grail of retirement. By living off one’s passive income…

Christy Bieber | Dec 21, 2024 at 4:13 PM EST

Two Big Things Boomers Are Getting Very Wrong About Social Security

24/7 Wall St. : Many Baby Boomers mistakenly think Social Security won’t be there for them. Almost half of Baby…

David Beren | Dec 21, 2024 at 2:27 PM EST

The Most Popular Strategies for Getting a Raise in the New Year

As we move into a new year, one of the biggest hopes everyone has is that the next year will…

Rich Duprey | Dec 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM EST

I’m getting a divorce — should I give up half the house or half my 401(k)?

My best friend was getting married. At the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding, his father stood and made…

Rich Duprey | Dec 21, 2024 at 12:10 PM EST

With the current economy, I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) despite the penalties — is this a bad idea?

Sometimes it feels like it’s not worth even trying. You invest in your 401(k) for years to build up a…

Christy Bieber | Dec 21, 2024 at 10:45 AM EST

In my late 30s with $273k in my 401(k) — can I hit $1 million before retirement?

Many people aspire to amass a $1 million nest egg for retirement — including a Reddit poster who recently shared…

Rich Duprey | Dec 21, 2024 at 10:15 AM EST

I have a large 401k balance and when I retire I want to take the entire balance and pay taxes on it – is this a smart idea?

After a lifetime of work and saving, you finally made it to retirement and managed to squirrel away a significant…

Christy Bieber | Dec 21, 2024 at 10:14 AM EST

These are Baby Boomers Top Financial Priorities

from 24/7 Wall St.: Baby Boomers are focused on retirement savings. Paying off debt is another top priority for Boomers.…

Rich Duprey | Dec 21, 2024 at 9:10 AM EST

Only contributed $5k to my 401(k) this year — can I put 75% of my paycheck toward it now?

The 401(k) program has been a tremendous help to workers planning for their retirement. Over 71 million workers have access…

Joey Frenette | Dec 20, 2024 at 10:21 PM EST

Avoid These Holiday Season Splurges That Could Derail Your Retirement Goals

The holiday season is upon us, and for many financially-savvy folks, it’s time to spoil the loved ones in our…

Maurie Backman | Dec 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM EST

I’m 52 With $5 Million and I’m Tired of Working. Can I Retire Now and Stretch My Savings?

The 2026 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study found that while Americans’ perceived retirement “magic number” has flattened at $1.46…

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In my early 50s with $8 million and kids heading to college — should I include illiquid investments in my retirement plan?

In my 20s and just got my first 401(k) offer — how should I kickstart my retirement savings?

No Kids, No Problem? Why Some Baby Boomers Are Choosing to Spend It All

We’re in our 60s with $9 million saved for retirement — excited but worried about the large tax liability coming up

I met a girl who retired early living purely off investments — how can I achieve that?

Two Big Things Boomers Are Getting Very Wrong About Social Security

The Most Popular Strategies for Getting a Raise in the New Year

I’m getting a divorce — should I give up half the house or half my 401(k)?

With the current economy, I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) despite the penalties — is this a bad idea?

In my late 30s with $273k in my 401(k) — can I hit $1 million before retirement?

I have a large 401k balance and when I retire I want to take the entire balance and pay taxes on it – is this a smart idea?

These are Baby Boomers Top Financial Priorities

Only contributed $5k to my 401(k) this year — can I put 75% of my paycheck toward it now?

Avoid These Holiday Season Splurges That Could Derail Your Retirement Goals

I’m 52 With $5 Million and I’m Tired of Working. Can I Retire Now and Stretch My Savings?

A 58-Year-Old Orthodontist Discovers How to Shield $300,000 From Taxes Using a Hidden 401(k) Strategy

Medicare Just Cut the Price of 10 Common Drugs by Up to 79%. Check If Yours Made the List

A 62-Year-Old Wants In on SpaceX’s 37% Pop. Holding It in a Roth vs. a Brokerage Account Changes Everything at Tax Time.

A 58-Year-Old Orthodontist Discovers How to Shield $300,000 From Taxes Using a Hidden 401(k) Strategy

Medicare Just Cut the Price of 10 Common Drugs by Up to 79%. Check If Yours Made the List

A 58-Year-Old Orthodontist Discovers How to Shield $300,000 From Taxes Using a Hidden 401(k) Strategy

Medicare Just Cut the Price of 10 Common Drugs by Up to 79%. Check If Yours Made the List

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

In my early 50s with $8 million and kids heading to college — should I include illiquid investments in my retirement plan?

In my 20s and just got my first 401(k) offer — how should I kickstart my retirement savings?

No Kids, No Problem? Why Some Baby Boomers Are Choosing to Spend It All

We’re in our 60s with $9 million saved for retirement — excited but worried about the large tax liability coming up

I met a girl who retired early living purely off investments — how can I achieve that?

Two Big Things Boomers Are Getting Very Wrong About Social Security

The Most Popular Strategies for Getting a Raise in the New Year

I’m getting a divorce — should I give up half the house or half my 401(k)?

With the current economy, I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) despite the penalties — is this a bad idea?

In my late 30s with $273k in my 401(k) — can I hit $1 million before retirement?

I have a large 401k balance and when I retire I want to take the entire balance and pay taxes on it – is this a smart idea?

These are Baby Boomers Top Financial Priorities

Only contributed $5k to my 401(k) this year — can I put 75% of my paycheck toward it now?

Avoid These Holiday Season Splurges That Could Derail Your Retirement Goals

I’m 52 With $5 Million and I’m Tired of Working. Can I Retire Now and Stretch My Savings?

A 58-Year-Old Orthodontist Discovers How to Shield $300,000 From Taxes Using a Hidden 401(k) Strategy

Medicare Just Cut the Price of 10 Common Drugs by Up to 79%. Check If Yours Made the List

A 62-Year-Old Wants In on SpaceX’s 37% Pop. Holding It in a Roth vs. a Brokerage Account Changes Everything at Tax Time.

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