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Austin Smith | Oct 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM EDT

The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

The Social Security Administration announced 2025’s COLA will only be 2.5% This is substantially lower than prior year increases, and…

Joey Frenette | Oct 20, 2024 at 7:33 AM EDT

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

It’s not easy to be an entrepreneur faced with massive decisions that could really change the tone of their financial…

Javier Simon | Oct 19, 2024 at 1:33 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

To become a millionaire, many people believe you need to work a high-level job like CEO or president of a…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM EDT

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Inflation is the biggest factor impacting Americans’ retirement plans, but many others are also contributing. While some…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 11:22 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: While it may be tempting to build wealth as quickly as possible, Ramsey recommends the…

Javier Simon | Oct 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

The main point of life insurance is to replace your income in order to provide for your family when you…

Rich Duprey | Oct 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

Buying a house today is no joke. Home prices have surged over 30% in the last four years and today…

Rich Duprey | Oct 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

Social Security has been correctly described as a Ponzi scheme. The government uses the program’s taxes it collects today from…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM EDT

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

from 24/7 Wall St.: Changing brokerages is a huge decision and not one that should be made solely on the…

David Hanson | Oct 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM EDT

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

After dipping a little bit last month, mortgage rates have started to keep back up in the first half of…

David Beren | Oct 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT

We spend $20k per year on trips – does it make sense to get an annual insurance policy?

24/7 Insights Before you travel, you should consider an insurance policy. Also, make sure to check if your credit card…

Joey Frenette | Oct 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM EDT

We make over $400k per year as a couple but want to spend more time with our kid – how do we adjust without hurting out retirement plans?

Sometimes, there’s more to life and happiness than just money. In the case of a Reddit poster on r/chubbyFIRE, a…

David Hanson | Oct 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM EDT

This Common Social Security ‘Mistake’ Can Cost You Thousands

Meet Janet, a 64-year-old woman who recently realized she may have made a hasty decision when she claimed Social Security…

Drew Wood | Oct 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM EDT

I’m 45 and worth millions but my spouse can’t stop spending – what should I do?

If you’re 45 and worth millions, CONGRATULATIONS! Most people would say you’re living the dream. But if you’re married to…

David Hanson | Oct 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM EDT

I’m 63 and want to retire soon, but I’m confused about Medicare – what will it cost me?

When it to comes to nearing retirement, there can be a lot of emotions. On the one hand, there’s reason…

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The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

We spend $20k per year on trips – does it make sense to get an annual insurance policy?

We make over $400k per year as a couple but want to spend more time with our kid – how do we adjust without hurting out retirement plans?

This Common Social Security ‘Mistake’ Can Cost You Thousands

I’m 45 and worth millions but my spouse can’t stop spending – what should I do?

I’m 63 and want to retire soon, but I’m confused about Medicare – what will it cost me?

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

Personal Finance Articles

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The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

I’m in my early 30s and am considering walking away from a $2.5 million payday – is it foolish to leave this amount of money on the table?

Dave Ramsey Shares the 5 Jobs Held by the Most Millionaires in America

Americans Say These 7 Factors Are Causing Their Vision of Retirement to Change

Dave Ramsey shares his “shortest, fastest, correct route that gets you to a million-dollar net worth” – and it might not be what you think

This Is Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance Too

Is it worth it to live with my parents for 1-2 years after college to save up for a down payment on a house?

The 8 Most Common Money-Saving Moves Americans Plan to Do If Social Security Runs Out

I have a large portfolio and a broker is offering $240k in “free money” if I move my account but I’m not sure if this is best

This Is How Much You Need to Make to Comfortably Afford a $1 Million Home

We spend $20k per year on trips – does it make sense to get an annual insurance policy?

We make over $400k per year as a couple but want to spend more time with our kid – how do we adjust without hurting out retirement plans?

This Common Social Security ‘Mistake’ Can Cost You Thousands

I’m 45 and worth millions but my spouse can’t stop spending – what should I do?

I’m 63 and want to retire soon, but I’m confused about Medicare – what will it cost me?

66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

SETM Is Up 27% YTD and 150% Over a Year. The S&P 500? Not Even Close.

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback

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66-Year-Old Couple With $2.2M Thought They Were Frugal — Until They Audited Their Spending

A 61-Year-Old Widow Claimed Survivor Benefits While Still Working, Then the Earnings Test Triggered a $1-for-$2 Clawback