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Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM EST

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

Although millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, the program is filled with gaps and…

Joel South | Jan 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM EST

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

529 plans. You’ve been hearing about them since your first child was born. You’ve put off opening them nearly as…

Maurie Backman | Jan 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Americans aren’t strangers to debt. The average consumer owes a little over $6,000 on credit cards, per the Federal Reserve,…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM EST

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

If you receive Social Security benefits, you are getting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. This means your…

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

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

Credit cards are almost required to function in this modern world. Since we are forced to be cogs in the…

Christy Bieber | Jan 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM EST

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

A caller to the Dave Ramsey show recently expressed regrets about a decision he made when his wife was dying.…

Joey Frenette | Jan 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM EST

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

Burnout is a harsh reality for many who may have neglected the work-life balance and aspects beyond their careers. Undoubtedly,…

Marc Guberti | Jan 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM EST

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

A high-yield savings account offers risk-free returns, but those returns aren’t as good as you think. That’s because the APYs…

Christy Bieber | Jan 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM EST

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

What’s more important: Retiring early or having an amazing home? This is a question that a Redditor is facing right…

Maurie Backman | Jan 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM EST

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little less than $24,000…

Christy Bieber | Jan 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM EST

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

Dave Ramsey is well-known for his advice on debt payoff. The financial guru encourages people to complete a series of…

John Seetoo | Jan 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM EST

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

With over 40 million copies sold, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad/Poor Dad ranks as one of the top-selling financial books of…

Rich Duprey | Jan 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM EST

I’m 52 making $350k a year and my wife makes $35k a year – why do I still have anxiety over income?

Mo’ money, mo’ problems. Just because you’ve made it financially doesn’t mean there aren’t things to worry about. Especially for…

David Beren | Jan 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM EST

The 12 Biggest Factors Causing Egg Prices to Soar

Anytime the price of eggs rises significantly, it raises many eyebrows as to why. Well, this is precisely what’s happening…

Maurie Backman | Jan 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM EST

I’m 29 and just inherited $10 million – how do I stop being so frugal?

A lot of people in their 20s are struggling with low wages and minimal savings. But what if you’re in…

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5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

I’m 52 making $350k a year and my wife makes $35k a year – why do I still have anxiety over income?

The 12 Biggest Factors Causing Egg Prices to Soar

I’m 29 and just inherited $10 million – how do I stop being so frugal?

Trillionaire No More. SpaceX Collapse Loses Elon Musk $600 Billion in One Month

Down 50% From 2026 Highs, Should You Buy Sofi Before July 29 Earnings?

70% of Teradyne’s Revenue Is Tied to AI. Should You Buy Before July 29 Q2 Earnings?

The IRA Donation Trick That Lowers Your Tax Bill and Never Touches Your Medicare Premium

Why Retirees Are Moving Cash Reserves Into High-Yield Money Market Funds Instead of Savings Accounts

Trillionaire No More. SpaceX Collapse Loses Elon Musk $600 Billion in One Month

Down 50% From 2026 Highs, Should You Buy Sofi Before July 29 Earnings?

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

5 Social Security Changes Trump Should Make – but Probably Won’t

4 Situations Where It Doesn’t Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings Account

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method: Which Debt Payoff Method Actually Leads to Better Outcomes?

Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

How Much the Average Gen-Xer Could Make With a Cash Back Credit Card

My deceased wife left my kids $400k and I don’t think that was the best decision

I’m a 40 year old physician and I feel burnt out and am beginning to not care about my patients – can I afford to retire?

It’s Time to Dump Your High-Yield Savings Account and Buy This ETF Instead

Should you delay your dream retirement if it allows you to buy your dream home?

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

I followed Dave Ramsey’s plan and paid off over $200k in just a little over 2 years

I Don’t Agree with Robert Kiyosaki on Everything, But He Nails These 6 Points About Wealth

I’m 52 making $350k a year and my wife makes $35k a year – why do I still have anxiety over income?

The 12 Biggest Factors Causing Egg Prices to Soar

I’m 29 and just inherited $10 million – how do I stop being so frugal?

Trillionaire No More. SpaceX Collapse Loses Elon Musk $600 Billion in One Month

Down 50% From 2026 Highs, Should You Buy Sofi Before July 29 Earnings?

70% of Teradyne’s Revenue Is Tied to AI. Should You Buy Before July 29 Q2 Earnings?

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