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David Beren | Feb 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM EST

Seriously, get and use a credit card. There are 5 big reasons they’re better

With the widespread release of credit cards in the 1950s and 1960s, they have since become ubiquitous in everyday life.…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM EST

After Maxing Out Your 401(k), These Are the Next Steps

Maxing out a 401(k) could set you up for a very rich retirement. In 2025, maxing out a 401(k) means…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM EST

Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

There was a time not so long ago when you could barely get a savings account to pay you 1%…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

A Reddit user with a $100K income said she and her husband were well on their way to becoming “financially…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

Is it worth doing another two years of work you don’t like for a $10 million payout? Most people would…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM EST

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

Some people are thankful if they’re able to retire with $600,000 in total. But this Reddit poster is a…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM EST

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I got my first credit card around the same time I got my first debit card. I was a…

Dana George | Feb 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM EST

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I’m a huge fan of the 50/30/20 rule and find it especially useful for those who’ve never budgeted. The way…

Maurie Backman | Feb 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM EST

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

A 2024 Bank of America survey found that about 25% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with no savings whatsoever.…

Christy Bieber | Feb 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM EST

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

Deciding whether you can afford to make a purchase can sometimes feel complicated, but if you listen to Dave Ramsey,…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM EST

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

Bad financial decisions happen, and while they can be tough to go back on, I do think there’s a learning…

David Beren | Feb 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM EST

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

One of the most popular financial movements in the US right now is the FIRE movement. Standing for financial independence…

Maurie Backman | Feb 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM EST

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

No matter how much money you make, you’d probably like to keep as much of it as possible for yourself.…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM EST

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

If you’re like many other young financial overachievers who’ve saved up a six-figure sum in your 20s, you’ve opened many…

Joey Frenette | Feb 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM EST

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

If you’re like many soon-to-be millionaire retirees with a padded nest egg but still have some lingering doubts about things…

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Personal Finance Articles

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Seriously, get and use a credit card. There are 5 big reasons they’re better

After Maxing Out Your 401(k), These Are the Next Steps

Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

Florida Keeps Landing Among America’s Lowest Tax Burdens. Here’s What That Means for a Retiree Living on Social Security.

Cash Is Still Paying Over 4 Percent and These 3 ETFs Squeeze Out More After-Tax Yield Than Any Money Market

Data Centers — Not Iran — Are Fueling the U.S.’s Coming Energy Crisis

Florida Keeps Landing Among America's Lowest Tax Burdens. Here's What That Means for a Retiree Living on Social Security.

The Average Retiree Household Spends $5,119 a Month. Social Security Covers $2,081. Here's What Closes the Gap.

Florida Keeps Landing Among America’s Lowest Tax Burdens. Here’s What That Means for a Retiree Living on Social Security.

Cash Is Still Paying Over 4 Percent and These 3 ETFs Squeeze Out More After-Tax Yield Than Any Money Market

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Seriously, get and use a credit card. There are 5 big reasons they’re better

After Maxing Out Your 401(k), These Are the Next Steps

Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table: Savings Yields Have Rebounded

I’m mid-40s and was making $100k a year until I lost my job – what should I do with the $25k in car loans I have?

I’m 30 and want to retire because I’m burnt out but if I stick it out for another 2 years I’ll get $10 million – is it worth it?

I’m Not Yet 50 And Want To Retire In A Decade, Spending $600K Per Year. Am I On Track?

5 reasons to stop using your debit card and switch to a credit card instead

I’ve Been Writing About Personal Finance for 30+ Years and These Are My 6 Alternatives to the 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule

I Live in a $1M Home and Have $3M Saved Up at 50 — Why Does It Feel Like I’m Behind?

Dave Ramsey says the easiest way to know if you can afford something is with this simple formula

I have $35k in a Roth, $41k in debt. $27k is from an offroad UTV I regret getting. What are my options?

What’s the difference between FIRE, ChubbyFIRE, and FatFIRE? The Internet Weighs In

4 Tax Breaks You Think You’re Getting but Likely Don’t Qualify For

I’m in my mid-20s and have banked $200k – sadly, I am about to lose my job and fear my early retirement dreams will be dead

We’re Almost at Retirement Age and Have $4M Saved Up. What’s a Reasonable Travel Budget So We Don’t Run Out?

Florida Keeps Landing Among America’s Lowest Tax Burdens. Here’s What That Means for a Retiree Living on Social Security.

Cash Is Still Paying Over 4 Percent and These 3 ETFs Squeeze Out More After-Tax Yield Than Any Money Market

Data Centers — Not Iran — Are Fueling the U.S.’s Coming Energy Crisis

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Florida Keeps Landing Among America's Lowest Tax Burdens. Here's What That Means for a Retiree Living on Social Security.

The Average Retiree Household Spends $5,119 a Month. Social Security Covers $2,081. Here's What Closes the Gap.