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Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 2, 2024 at 3:34 PM EDT

Claiming Social Security at age 70 is not the no-brainer that many experts say it is – here’s why

Choosing when to claim Social Security is like walking on a tightrope. One misstep and…well, let’s just say retirement security…

Aaron Webber | Oct 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM EDT

Under 30 With No Down Payment? 7 Strategies to Stop Burning Money on Rent

Being a millennial is being told the financial “rules” your whole childhood only to grow up, get into debt for…

Joey Frenette | Oct 2, 2024 at 9:27 AM EDT

The typical soon-to-be retiree in America has $250k in their 401(k) – how do you compare?

For the soon-to-be-retired, there’s one last stretch to sprint before you break the finish line. Undoubtedly, the last part of…

Rich Duprey | Oct 2, 2024 at 7:37 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey wants you to have an emergency fund ASAP – here’s how to get there

Life is full of surprises and a lot of them are not pleasant. Car transmissions fail. Water lines in your…

Chris MacDonald | Oct 2, 2024 at 7:34 AM EDT

Social Security 2025: How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Next Year’s COLA

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s larger-than-anticipated interest rate cut of half a percentage point lowered the benchmark federal funds rate to…

David Hanson | Oct 2, 2024 at 6:30 AM EDT

I’m 40, earning $500,000 a year, but have nothing left at the end of the month – how do I get off the hamster wheel?

Meet James, a 40-year-old corporate lawyer living in Chicago. James earns over $500,000 a year, a salary that many would…

Will Ashworth | Oct 1, 2024 at 12:34 PM EDT

Get These 3 Big Financial Decisions Right and You’ll Be Much Happier at Retirement

Financial adviser and author David Bach first coined the phrase “The Latter Factor” in his 1999 book Smart Women Finish…

Will Ashworth | Oct 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM EDT

The States Where Mortgage Rates Are the Highest Today

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve did as expected on Sept. 18, cutting the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis…

Chris MacDonald | Oct 1, 2024 at 8:33 AM EDT

Social Security 2025: How Next Years COLA Compares To the Past 5 Years

Almost every essential good has risen across the board in recent years, and that has many seniors concerned. Indeed, if…

David Beren | Oct 1, 2024 at 7:15 AM EDT

“Is this path realistic?”: Millennial worker plans to bank $3 million in the next 5 years and retire – will it work?

24/7 Wall St. : This Redditor hopes to retire at 40 with a $5 million net worth. There is a…

David Beren | Oct 1, 2024 at 5:45 AM EDT

We’re in our mid-30s with $2.8 million saved and want to retire in 15 years – are we on track?

from 24/7: This Redditor wonders if they are on track to have a $7 million net worth. The plan is…

Joey Frenette | Oct 1, 2024 at 5:45 AM EDT

We’re in our 30s and want to retire soon with no debt – should we lock in our stock market gains and pay off the house?

The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement may have taken a few backward steps amid inflation. With the costs of…

Ian Cooper | Sep 30, 2024 at 3:25 PM EDT

If you’ve been working for 10 years, this is how much you should have saved by now

If you’re thinking about retiring, make sure you can do so peacefully. Right now, half of Americans can’t. In fact,…

Rich Duprey | Sep 30, 2024 at 8:02 AM EDT

We’re 35 and about to start a family – with an income of $280k, how much life insurance do we need?

24/7 Wall St. Insights: How much life insurance you need is a very personal decision influenced by individual considerations that…

Kristin Hitchcock | Sep 30, 2024 at 5:30 AM EDT

I recently came into $4 million and want to hire a financial advisor – how do I get comfortable with the cost?

24/7 Wall St. Key Insights: A financial advisor doesn’t just manage investments, though that is their main function. Working as…

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Claiming Social Security at age 70 is not the no-brainer that many experts say it is – here’s why

Under 30 With No Down Payment? 7 Strategies to Stop Burning Money on Rent

The typical soon-to-be retiree in America has $250k in their 401(k) – how do you compare?

Dave Ramsey wants you to have an emergency fund ASAP – here’s how to get there

Social Security 2025: How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Next Year’s COLA

I’m 40, earning $500,000 a year, but have nothing left at the end of the month – how do I get off the hamster wheel?

Get These 3 Big Financial Decisions Right and You’ll Be Much Happier at Retirement

The States Where Mortgage Rates Are the Highest Today

Social Security 2025: How Next Years COLA Compares To the Past 5 Years

“Is this path realistic?”: Millennial worker plans to bank $3 million in the next 5 years and retire – will it work?

We’re in our mid-30s with $2.8 million saved and want to retire in 15 years – are we on track?

We’re in our 30s and want to retire soon with no debt – should we lock in our stock market gains and pay off the house?

If you’ve been working for 10 years, this is how much you should have saved by now

We’re 35 and about to start a family – with an income of $280k, how much life insurance do we need?

I recently came into $4 million and want to hire a financial advisor – how do I get comfortable with the cost?

The U.S. Just Drained Its Oil Reserve to a 43-Year Low. Should Investors Be Concerned?

Does the Dow’s New Record Send the Strongest Signal Yet for Value Stocks?

Michael Burry Shorts Micron, Adding to His NVIDIA and Applied Materials Short Bets Against Chip Stocks

He Inherited a Home Worth $450,000. The Step-Up in Basis Saved Him From a Six-Figure Tax Hit

Mountain Mornings and No Rush: Retire to the Colorado Rockies at 65 on $1.2 Million

The U.S. Just Drained Its Oil Reserve to a 43-Year Low. Should Investors Be Concerned?

Does the Dow’s New Record Send the Strongest Signal Yet for Value Stocks?

Personal Finance Articles

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Claiming Social Security at age 70 is not the no-brainer that many experts say it is – here’s why

Under 30 With No Down Payment? 7 Strategies to Stop Burning Money on Rent

The typical soon-to-be retiree in America has $250k in their 401(k) – how do you compare?

Dave Ramsey wants you to have an emergency fund ASAP – here’s how to get there

Social Security 2025: How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Next Year’s COLA

I’m 40, earning $500,000 a year, but have nothing left at the end of the month – how do I get off the hamster wheel?

Get These 3 Big Financial Decisions Right and You’ll Be Much Happier at Retirement

The States Where Mortgage Rates Are the Highest Today

Social Security 2025: How Next Years COLA Compares To the Past 5 Years

“Is this path realistic?”: Millennial worker plans to bank $3 million in the next 5 years and retire – will it work?

We’re in our mid-30s with $2.8 million saved and want to retire in 15 years – are we on track?

We’re in our 30s and want to retire soon with no debt – should we lock in our stock market gains and pay off the house?

If you’ve been working for 10 years, this is how much you should have saved by now

We’re 35 and about to start a family – with an income of $280k, how much life insurance do we need?

I recently came into $4 million and want to hire a financial advisor – how do I get comfortable with the cost?

The U.S. Just Drained Its Oil Reserve to a 43-Year Low. Should Investors Be Concerned?

Does the Dow’s New Record Send the Strongest Signal Yet for Value Stocks?

Michael Burry Shorts Micron, Adding to His NVIDIA and Applied Materials Short Bets Against Chip Stocks

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