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Christy Bieber | Jan 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM EST

I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

If your net worth tops $7 million should you retire at 40? That’s a question a Redditor recently posed, as…

David Hanson | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM EST

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

Most Americans are woefully underprepared for retirement. Based on analysis of Federal Reserve data by the accounting firm PwC, the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM EST

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

When you work for a company that goes public, you can bank millions. That’s what happened to a Reddit poster…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM EST

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

Now that 2025 is underway, a lot of people are slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things.…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM EST

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

from 24/7 Wall St. Given recent stock market gains, it could be a good time to cash out some of…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM EST

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

from 24/7 Wall St. The average dividend yield of an S&P 500 company is less than what savings accounts are…

Marc Guberti | Jan 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM EST

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

Cash back credit cards allow you to save money on every purchase. While some credit cards only offer 1% cash…

Maurie Backman | Jan 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

from 24/7 Wall St. A $3 million cushion gives you the leeway to spend some money. Set a budget to…

Aaron Webber | Jan 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

I’m 36 with a $3.25 million net worth — should I keep renting to maximize savings?

Rent or buy? That is the question Americans have been asking themselves for generations. The American Dream has typically included…

Rich Duprey | Jan 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM EST

I’m already retired in my mid-30s but can’t access my 401(k) or Roth IRA yet — what are my options?

Retiring early is the goal of many. Putting aside money every paycheck and letting it grow untouched allows the power…

Aaron Webber | Jan 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

I know some of the big ones, but are there any other 5% cash back cards, and which one is best?

One of the most ingenious, insidious, and powerful inventions of modern capitalism has been the rewards system for credit cards.…

Christy Bieber | Jan 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM EST

We’re in our mid-50s and are considering early retirement – do we have enough saved to keep spending over $300k per year?

A Reddit user is considering retirement but recently posted to ask others if they thought he had the necessary funds.…

Marc Guberti | Jan 6, 2025 at 6:10 AM EST

I make $80k a year and I only have $140k in my 401(k) after contributing for a decade – when will I ever get ahead?

The path to retirement requires a long-term commitment. At some point, the power of compounding can take over and exceed…

Christy Bieber | Jan 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM EST

I’m 53 years old and have a net worth of $10 million and I took a job that was 30% lower than what I usually make – was that foolish?

A Reddit poster with a net worth of around $10 million recently asked if he had made a mistake by…

Christy Bieber | Jan 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM EST

3 Potential Changes to Social Security to Watch in 2025

Some changes to Social Security happen automatically. For example, Cost of Living Adjustments are built into the program and result…

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I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

I’m 36 with a $3.25 million net worth — should I keep renting to maximize savings?

I’m already retired in my mid-30s but can’t access my 401(k) or Roth IRA yet — what are my options?

I know some of the big ones, but are there any other 5% cash back cards, and which one is best?

We’re in our mid-50s and are considering early retirement – do we have enough saved to keep spending over $300k per year?

I make $80k a year and I only have $140k in my 401(k) after contributing for a decade – when will I ever get ahead?

I’m 53 years old and have a net worth of $10 million and I took a job that was 30% lower than what I usually make – was that foolish?

3 Potential Changes to Social Security to Watch in 2025

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

JEPI Investors Missed 13.21% in Gains While Paying Hidden Taxes on ‘Monthly’ Income

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: 'You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff'

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here's How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I recently turned 40 and am considering tapping my $5+ million saved and retiring early – will I regret walking away so young?

These Are the States Where It’s Cheapest to Retire Comfortably in 2025

I’m 31 and was lucky enough to have my company go public and banked millions – can I live my dream life now?

Social Security 2025: 4 Things That Are Changing This January

I just retired – should I do a Roth IRA conversion or harvest capital gains?

Instead of Dividends That Barely Pay, Look At A HYSA Instead

How Much The Average Boomer Could Make With A Cash Back Credit Card

I’m 43 and have been able to save $3 million towards retirement – but I’m having a hard time spending money

I’m 36 with a $3.25 million net worth — should I keep renting to maximize savings?

I’m already retired in my mid-30s but can’t access my 401(k) or Roth IRA yet — what are my options?

I know some of the big ones, but are there any other 5% cash back cards, and which one is best?

We’re in our mid-50s and are considering early retirement – do we have enough saved to keep spending over $300k per year?

I make $80k a year and I only have $140k in my 401(k) after contributing for a decade – when will I ever get ahead?

I’m 53 years old and have a net worth of $10 million and I took a job that was 30% lower than what I usually make – was that foolish?

3 Potential Changes to Social Security to Watch in 2025

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

JEPI Investors Missed 13.21% in Gains While Paying Hidden Taxes on ‘Monthly’ Income

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