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Christy Bieber | May 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT

The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

When a child is disabled, the Social Security Administration could potentially provide benefits to help that child and their family. …

Ian Cooper | May 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDT

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast aired a segment that most W-2 employees with side income have never had explained clearly. The…

David Beren | May 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study revealed a unique finding that runs counter to the usual generational script: 39%…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

The U.S. median household income sits near $80,610, and a $1.1 million dividend portfolio generating a blended 7% yield would…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

Pulling in $9,800 a month from a portfolio without selling a single share is the kind of math that can…

David Beren | May 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM EDT

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Planning & Progress Study reveals a significant gap between what Americans want to do with their…

Marc Guberti | May 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

The math hits different once you read it on an IRS worksheet. A 73-year-old with $1.5 million in a traditional…

Jeremy Phillips | May 21, 2026 at 9:36 AM EDT

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

On the March 19, 2026 episode of Suze Orman’s Women & Money, a listener named Kim asked the question every…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

The Social Security Administration estimates the average retired worker benefit at roughly $2,076 per month in 2026. For a married…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM EDT

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

The phone call comes from the estate attorney: your late father left you his traditional IRA, and the balance is…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDT

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A federal employee retiring at 62 after 30 years of service with a “high-3” salary average of $90,000 would receive…

Carl Sullivan | May 21, 2026 at 7:54 AM EDT

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

Margaret is 70, single, healthy, and owns her home outright. She has $800,000 in retirement assets and a budget that…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

A single-family rental property in Toledo purchased for $135,000 at a 9% gross cap rate would generate roughly $12,150 annually…

Carl Sullivan | May 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM EDT

What Retirement Really Looks Like With $2.5M When You Delay Social Security Until 70

Retirees with ample nest eggs often wonder if they should delay Social Security until 70, when the benefits are significantly…

Drew Wood | May 21, 2026 at 6:59 AM EDT

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Pension and Beats Most Pensions on Inflation Protection

A traditional defined-benefit pension paying $5,500 per month, or $66,000 annually, provides a useful retirement-income benchmark. That level of income…

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The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

What Retirement Really Looks Like With $2.5M When You Delay Social Security Until 70

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Pension and Beats Most Pensions on Inflation Protection

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Retired Couple With $1.9 Million Faces $4,800 IRMAA Surprise After Stock Sale

Retired Couple With $1.9 Million Faces $4,800 IRMAA Surprise After Stock Sale

A $900,000 Nest Egg at 65 Only Translates to About $36,000 in Real Annual Spending After Taxes and Inflation

3 Dividend Stocks Built for Retirement to Buy in June

From PC Maker to AI Giant: How Dell Rewarded Patient Investors With Nearly 1,900% Gains and AI Capex Determines The Future

Personal Finance Articles

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The Surprising Benefit a Parents Retirement Could Have for Disabled Children

How to Save $67,500 in a Solo 401(k) While Working a W-2 Job

Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Legacy Study: Gen Z Is More Likely to Leave an Inheritance Than Any Other Generation at 39%

A Dividend Portfolio That Beats the Median Household Income in 47 of the 50 States on $1.1 Million Invested

A $1.7 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays $9,800 a Month and Outpaces the Median U.S. Mortgage Payment Twice Over

The Northwestern Mutual 2025 Study Found That 61% of Americans Have No Will, and Boomers Are Not Exempt

Retirees With Over $1.5 Million in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This $43,000 Annual RMD at 73

Suze Orman on Inherited IRA RMDs: Do You Owe One Every Year of the 10-Year Window?

A $620,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Couple’s Combined Social Security

Here Is What I Would Tell a 64-Year-Old Who Just Inherited a $750,000 IRA and Is About to Hand the IRS $186,000 Without Knowing It

You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One

A 70 Year Old With $800K Faces Long-Term Care Decision That Could Cost $190K a Year

A $400,000 Income Portfolio That Pays Like a Toledo Rental Property Without the 3 AM Phone Calls

What Retirement Really Looks Like With $2.5M When You Delay Social Security Until 70

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Pension and Beats Most Pensions on Inflation Protection

Live: Will Oracle Crush Q4 Earnings After the Market Closes Tonight?

3 Dividend Stocks Built for Retirement to Buy in June

From PC Maker to AI Giant: How Dell Rewarded Patient Investors With Nearly 1,900% Gains and AI Capex Determines The Future

Retired Couple With $1.9 Million Faces $4,800 IRMAA Surprise After Stock Sale

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Retired Couple With $1.9 Million Faces $4,800 IRMAA Surprise After Stock Sale

A $900,000 Nest Egg at 65 Only Translates to About $36,000 in Real Annual Spending After Taxes and Inflation