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David Beren | May 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM EDT

The QLAC Strategy That Defers $210,000 of a $1.8 Million 401(k) Past RMDs Until Age 85

An unmarried 70-year-old saver possessing a traditional 401(k) plan valued at $1.8 million, alongside $32,000 in annual Social Security payouts…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM EDT

Wes Moss Warns Aging Homeowners: That Deferred Mortgage Balance Isn’t Going Away

A listener named Michelle wrote into The Clark Howard Podcast’s “Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss” with a question that…

Don Lair | May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Why Mentioning Your Mortgage in a Raise Negotiation Backfires: What an FBI Negotiator Says About Getting Paid More

On a recent episode of Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss laid out the single…

David Beren | May 27, 2026 at 1:35 PM EDT

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move That Lets a Married Couple in the Same Plan Stack $94,000 of Tax-Free Contributions in One Year

Let’s consider a scenario where you have two spouses, both 47, pulling $185,000 at the same employer. They are already…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT

23-Year-Old Paid Off $60,000 in Debt and Built $204,000 in Savings: Here’s What Changed

A 23-year-old caller told George Kamel he had wiped out roughly $60,000 in debt, including student loans from Salem State…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT

Earning $10,000 More Won’t Fix Your Financial Stress. Here’s What Actually Will

On a recent episode of The Investing for Beginners Podcast, host Evan Ray pushed back on one of the most…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 12:32 PM EDT

Most Retirees Are Making This 401(k) Mistake: Draining Taxable Accounts First

Financial planner Julia Lembcke laid it out plainly on a recent episode of Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart: most retirees…

Jeremy Phillips | May 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT

The Number 1 Guaranteed Reason Financial Advisors Say Delaying Social Security to 67 Beats Taking It at 62

If you are in your early 60s and staring at the Social Security claim button on SSA.gov, the most expensive…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey Says Buy the Boat if You Can Burn $100,000 Without Flinching

A caller on the Ramsey Everyday Millionaires podcast asked whether he should buy a 38-foot trawler that cost more than…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT

Financial Advisor Adam Grossman: The One Fee Structure That Saves Wealthy Investors Thousands

Adam Grossman, the Boston-based financial advisor who founded Mayport, sat down with Christine Benz on Morningstar’s The Long View and…

Don Lair | May 27, 2026 at 11:24 AM EDT

I Ignored My 401(k) Allocation for 10 Years While My Wife’s Crushed Mine: Here’s the Percentage That Mattered

Rashaad Bilal of Earn Your Leisure described a moment most workers never quite have out loud. “My wife, I saw…

Drew Wood | May 27, 2026 at 11:19 AM EDT

A $625,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $35,000 a Year

A 65-year-old retiree bringing in roughly $30,000 a year from Social Security still needs another $35,000 annually to reach a…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT

I’m an engineer with $140k in student debt and $70k in savings. Should I pay it off or keep investing?

An engineering graduate called into The Ramsey Show with a question millions of professionals face: “I have about $140,000 from…

David Beren | May 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM EDT

Why a 62-Year-Old Engineer With $1.4 Million Is Tapping His 401(k) Before Social Security Despite the ‘Wait Until 70’ Advice

Financial planning data shows that an early retiree with this exact asset mix sits in an incredibly strong position to…

Danielle Liverance | May 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT

Bond Yields Near 5% Change the Math for This Early Retiree’s Gap Period Strategy

A 53-year-old listener wrote into The Retirement and IRA Show with a plan that sounds disciplined on paper: $1 million…

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The QLAC Strategy That Defers $210,000 of a $1.8 Million 401(k) Past RMDs Until Age 85

Wes Moss Warns Aging Homeowners: That Deferred Mortgage Balance Isn’t Going Away

Why Mentioning Your Mortgage in a Raise Negotiation Backfires: What an FBI Negotiator Says About Getting Paid More

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move That Lets a Married Couple in the Same Plan Stack $94,000 of Tax-Free Contributions in One Year

23-Year-Old Paid Off $60,000 in Debt and Built $204,000 in Savings: Here’s What Changed

Earning $10,000 More Won’t Fix Your Financial Stress. Here’s What Actually Will

Most Retirees Are Making This 401(k) Mistake: Draining Taxable Accounts First

The Number 1 Guaranteed Reason Financial Advisors Say Delaying Social Security to 67 Beats Taking It at 62

Dave Ramsey Says Buy the Boat if You Can Burn $100,000 Without Flinching

Financial Advisor Adam Grossman: The One Fee Structure That Saves Wealthy Investors Thousands

I Ignored My 401(k) Allocation for 10 Years While My Wife’s Crushed Mine: Here’s the Percentage That Mattered

A $625,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $35,000 a Year

I’m an engineer with $140k in student debt and $70k in savings. Should I pay it off or keep investing?

Why a 62-Year-Old Engineer With $1.4 Million Is Tapping His 401(k) Before Social Security Despite the ‘Wait Until 70’ Advice

Bond Yields Near 5% Change the Math for This Early Retiree’s Gap Period Strategy

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The QLAC Strategy That Defers $210,000 of a $1.8 Million 401(k) Past RMDs Until Age 85

Wes Moss Warns Aging Homeowners: That Deferred Mortgage Balance Isn’t Going Away

Why Mentioning Your Mortgage in a Raise Negotiation Backfires: What an FBI Negotiator Says About Getting Paid More

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move That Lets a Married Couple in the Same Plan Stack $94,000 of Tax-Free Contributions in One Year

23-Year-Old Paid Off $60,000 in Debt and Built $204,000 in Savings: Here’s What Changed

Earning $10,000 More Won’t Fix Your Financial Stress. Here’s What Actually Will

Most Retirees Are Making This 401(k) Mistake: Draining Taxable Accounts First

The Number 1 Guaranteed Reason Financial Advisors Say Delaying Social Security to 67 Beats Taking It at 62

Dave Ramsey Says Buy the Boat if You Can Burn $100,000 Without Flinching

Financial Advisor Adam Grossman: The One Fee Structure That Saves Wealthy Investors Thousands

I Ignored My 401(k) Allocation for 10 Years While My Wife’s Crushed Mine: Here’s the Percentage That Mattered

A $625,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $35,000 a Year

I’m an engineer with $140k in student debt and $70k in savings. Should I pay it off or keep investing?

Why a 62-Year-Old Engineer With $1.4 Million Is Tapping His 401(k) Before Social Security Despite the ‘Wait Until 70’ Advice

Bond Yields Near 5% Change the Math for This Early Retiree’s Gap Period Strategy

Is XRP About to Bounce? XRP FUD Just Hit the Same Low That Sparked a 50% Rally

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

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