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Rich Duprey | Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST

I’ve been maxing out my after-tax 401(k) and converting it to a Roth for 2 years — is this a good strategy?

Roughly 70 million workers actively participate in 401(k) retirement plans, which now hold approximately $10 trillion in assets. The program…

David Beren | Dec 27, 2024 at 11:33 AM EST

Get Paid for Spending: How to Make Cash Back Credit Cards Work Overtime for You

One of any credit card’s best and most popular perks is undoubtedly getting cash back. As you’re already going to…

Rich Duprey | Dec 27, 2024 at 11:11 AM EST

I’m 42 with a $21 million net worth — I gained $4 million in one month — is this sustainable?

The stock market is the single best way for the average person to grow wealthy. No other asset class has…

Joey Frenette | Dec 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST

How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

Excessive generosity around the holiday season tends to be a good thing, provided you know where to draw the line.…

Christy Bieber | Dec 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM EST

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

A Reddit user is facing a major dilemma. The poster was hoping to retire rich at 5o, and they are…

Joey Frenette | Dec 27, 2024 at 9:04 AM EST

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Diversification is one of the very few so-called “free lunches” to be had on the stock market. And though it’s…

David Hanson | Dec 27, 2024 at 8:37 AM EST

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

Over the past decade, baby boomers who invested in the stock market have enjoyed a period of incredible returns. From…

Christy Bieber | Dec 27, 2024 at 8:20 AM EST

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

A Reddit user recently asked if they could move up their planned retirement date from 70 to 67. The poster…

Joey Frenette | Dec 26, 2024 at 4:07 PM EST

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Cryptocurrencies as an asset class have been embraced by many sorts of investors in recent years. Undoubtedly, as more firms,…

David Beren | Dec 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM EST

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

One of the biggest decisions anyone has to make for retirement is where to invest money. If you ask 10…

David Beren | Dec 26, 2024 at 1:13 PM EST

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

Determining how to maximize cash-back rewards can be a crowning achievement in credit cards. What is essentially “free money” from…

Maurie Backman | Dec 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM EST

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

from 24/7 Wall St. If you’re not fully vested in your 401(k), your company can claw back its matching contributions.…

Christy Bieber | Dec 26, 2024 at 11:19 AM EST

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

Deciding where to put your hard-earned money can be complicated, but there is a strong argument to be made that…

Maurie Backman | Dec 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM EST

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

from 24/7 Wall St. It’s common for companies to offer 401(k) matches. A 25% match is extremely generous. It pays…

Aaron Webber | Dec 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM EST

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

The laws and rules about how 401(k) accounts operate and what you can do with them are complicated and hard…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’ve been maxing out my after-tax 401(k) and converting it to a Roth for 2 years — is this a good strategy?

Get Paid for Spending: How to Make Cash Back Credit Cards Work Overtime for You

I’m 42 with a $21 million net worth — I gained $4 million in one month — is this sustainable?

How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough.

The Portfolio That Lets You Go Part-Time Five Years Early

'The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender': Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here's Why That's Not Enough.

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough.

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

I’ve been maxing out my after-tax 401(k) and converting it to a Roth for 2 years — is this a good strategy?

Get Paid for Spending: How to Make Cash Back Credit Cards Work Overtime for You

I’m 42 with a $21 million net worth — I gained $4 million in one month — is this sustainable?

How Much Holiday Generosity Is Too Much? When Gifting Threatens Your Retirement

In my 40s with $8 million and young kids — should I delay early retirement to afford private school tuition?

We’re in our 50s with a large holding in Apple stock — should we use an exchange fund to diversify?

Baby Boomers Might Be in for a Rude Awakening

I’m about to turn 60 with $800k in my 401(k) — can I retire comfortably in 7 years?

I believe crypto investors are headed for financial disaster — am I missing something?

Annuity vs 401(k): Which Vehicle Is Actually Better for Your Retirement?

Cash Back Rewards 101: How to Earn Big Without Overspending

I left my employer, and six years later found out they withdrew $20k from my account — what are my options?

With the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, What Are the Pros and Cons of a High-Yield Savings Account?

My wife’s new job offers a whopping 25% 401(k) match — should we max it out?

I left a law firm 2 years ago, and they’re still contributing to my 401(k) — is this a mistake?

‘The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender’: Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

$1 Million in Retirement Savings Spends Like $40,000 a Year. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough.

The Portfolio That Lets You Go Part-Time Five Years Early

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'The Borrower Is Slave to the Lender': Dave Ramsey Warns a 22-Year-Old Against Letting a Rich Friend Pay Off His $70,000 Debt

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