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David Beren | Jan 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM EST

What is retirement like? Is it as boring as some people say, or can one find fulfilling activities to fill their time with?

When you think about retirement, it goes without saying that most people have their very own unique vision about how…

Christy Bieber | Jan 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM EST

I’m in my 20s and have been saving like crazy and my mom is pressuring me to get access to my savings account – should I give in?

Does your mother deserve access to your savings account when you are an adult? A Reddit user has posed this…

Marc Guberti | Jan 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM EST

I’m 43 making $575k annually and we contribute $2,500 to investments each month – what mistakes am I overlooking?

A Midwest couple has amassed a $3 million net worth due to hard work and steady saving. The couple lives…

Aaron Webber | Jan 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST

At 35, I had $150k. Now, I’m 43 and rich with $7 million – here’s what it’s like

A funny thing about rich people is that they assume that everyone else is just as obsessed about money and…

Rich Duprey | Jan 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM EST

I have a $5.7 million in net worth plus another $5 million in investments – why do I feel like a failure?

It’s a general rule of thumb that you should compare your portfolio to the returns of the S&P 500 benchmark…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

Yes, Inflation Is Back as Egg Prices Soar

Surging egg prices are the first sign that inflation has returned. Threatened tariffs would boost the prices of many goods…

Christy Bieber | Jan 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM EST

Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

If you receive Social Security benefits, your payments are getting bigger this year. That’s because you’re getting a Cost of…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM EST

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

Precious metals are a good-looking alternative investment (or is it more of a speculation?) for investors looking beyond the equity…

Maurie Backman | Jan 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM EST

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I have a lot of friends who are in their 40s with multiple kids and struggling to build up enough…

Maurie Backman | Jan 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM EST

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

There’s likely to come a point in time when you’re ready to quit the rat race and kick off your…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM EST

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Leaving exorbitant amounts of money to children can have a detrimental impact on their career and life decisions. Indeed, even…

Joey Frenette | Jan 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM EST

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

Retired investors seeking greater diversification beyond just stocks and bonds may wish to enter the realm of commodities. With the…

Marc Guberti | Jan 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM EST

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

Inheritances can get messy, and a Redditor recently shared their experience in the Inheritance subreddit. Her father was listed as the Financial…

Marc Guberti | Jan 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM EST

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

A 60-year-old Redditor recently posted in the Retirement 401(k) subreddit about buying a house with 401(k) funds. The Redditor is 60 years…

Maurie Backman | Jan 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM EST

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

Retiring early always carries risk — namely, that you’ll run out of savings and end up having to eventually return…

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What is retirement like? Is it as boring as some people say, or can one find fulfilling activities to fill their time with?

I’m in my 20s and have been saving like crazy and my mom is pressuring me to get access to my savings account – should I give in?

I’m 43 making $575k annually and we contribute $2,500 to investments each month – what mistakes am I overlooking?

At 35, I had $150k. Now, I’m 43 and rich with $7 million – here’s what it’s like

I have a $5.7 million in net worth plus another $5 million in investments – why do I feel like a failure?

Yes, Inflation Is Back as Egg Prices Soar

Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

Personal Finance Articles

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What is retirement like? Is it as boring as some people say, or can one find fulfilling activities to fill their time with?

I’m in my 20s and have been saving like crazy and my mom is pressuring me to get access to my savings account – should I give in?

I’m 43 making $575k annually and we contribute $2,500 to investments each month – what mistakes am I overlooking?

At 35, I had $150k. Now, I’m 43 and rich with $7 million – here’s what it’s like

I have a $5.7 million in net worth plus another $5 million in investments – why do I feel like a failure?

Yes, Inflation Is Back as Egg Prices Soar

Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t

Gold sounds fancy to invest in but Dave Ramsey’s team has this to say about the shiny metal

We’re in our 40s with 3 kids and $10 million in liquid savings – we aren’t going to retire yet so what should we do with our excess savings?

I’m 37 with $2 million to my name – should I go all-in on this startup investment in hopes of a 10x return?

I’ve got a $4.5 million net worth and I’m considering leaving my kids nothing – is this a stupid idea?

Retirees: The Only 2 Commodity ETFs You Need for Growth and Diversification

I helped my grandmother put $405k into an account and just a few months later I found out my parents moved it and took half the money

I’m 60 and I want to borrow from my 401(k) with $750k in it for a home purchase – is this a foolish idea?

We’re in our 30s with a $2.6 million net worth and want to retire now but we want to get a beach house first – are we making a mistake?

A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

Have a Large 401(k) Balance and Approaching 62? Make Sure You Convert Before This Medicare Rule Kicks In

New York Has the Heaviest State and Local Tax Burden in America. For a Retiree Living on Social Security, Here’s What It Really Costs.

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A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.

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