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Drew Wood | May 20, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $135,000 Tech Salary Without Touching Principal at 52?

Leaving behind a $135,000 senior software engineer salary at age 52 may sound straightforward until the income-replacement math becomes real.…

Drew Wood | May 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM EDT

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $50,000 Salary If Half Your Income Comes From REITs?

A $50,000 annual income is close to what many U.S. workers earn, making it a common target for people pursuing…

Drew Wood | May 20, 2026 at 5:53 AM EDT

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $75,000 Salary With Monthly Dividend ETFs?

Replacing a $75,000 salary with dividend income means generating $6,250 per month without selling shares. The math is straightforward: divide…

Don Lair | May 20, 2026 at 2:20 AM EDT

Why Travel Experts Say Never Transfer Points Without Confirming Hotel Availability First

You moved 177,000 Amex points to Marriott for a specific hotel night in Chicago, hit confirm, and watched the availability…

Don Lair | May 20, 2026 at 1:56 AM EDT

Why a Fee-Only Advisor Beats Insurance for Self-Insured Retirees: $900 Savings Year One

The dilemma in the headline came from a guest on the How to Money podcast, episode #1139, where late starter…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT

‘You’re Trapped’: Rachel Cruze to Woman Whose In-Laws Control House She Paid Half For

On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a 55-year-old caller named Patty laid out a financial situation that host…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT

Clark Howard’s Simple Rule for 401(k) Loans: Don’t Do It, Even If Rates Look Good

On the May 13, 2026 episode of The Clark Howard Podcast, a caller named Lucas from Oklahoma faced a temptation…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT

Why Solar Loans Above 4% Interest Are Financial Nightmares, According to Money Guy Brian Preston

A caller to the Money Guy Show thought she had financed solar panels on a 30-month loan. Brian Preston ran…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM EDT

The $50,000 Pension Trap: Why This Teacher Should Keep Their IRA Invested

The setup sounds almost too clean. A 38-year-old Montana teacher with 8 years of service has exactly $50,000 in a…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM EDT

Americans Spending 93% of Income: How Debt Payoff Fails Without the Three Pillar System

On a recent episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast titled Budget Rehab: How to Stop Paying Only Interest and Make…

Marc Guberti | May 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT

The 401(k) Move Corporate Executives Use to Defer $100,000 of Income on Top of Their Plan Maximum

A 52-year-old vice president earning a $400,000 base plus a $200,000 annual bonus already maxes the 401(k) by spring, hits…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 8:10 PM EDT

Stop Letting Money Sit in Checking, Jean Chatzky Warns: The Roth IRA Edge Over Traditional Accounts

On a recent episode of HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, a listener named Nicole, who earns $115,000 a year, admitted she…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM EDT

The $260k College Mistake: How One Parent’s Tuition Decision Could Force Working Into Her 70s

The question came from a 49-year-old mother on a recent episode of the Rich Habits Podcast: should she remortgage her…

Don Lair | May 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM EDT

23-Year-Old Earning $83k Owes $34k on a Car He Bought After Loss. Here’s Dave Ramsey’s Solution

On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a 23-year-old named Andrew called in with a story that turns a…

David Beren | May 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM EDT

Kiplinger: Trump’s New IRA Is Launching January 1, 2027 With a $1,000 Government Match for Eligible Savers

A new federal incentive is about to change retirement savings for millions of lower and middle-income Americans. On April 30,…

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How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $135,000 Tech Salary Without Touching Principal at 52?

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $50,000 Salary If Half Your Income Comes From REITs?

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $75,000 Salary With Monthly Dividend ETFs?

Why Travel Experts Say Never Transfer Points Without Confirming Hotel Availability First

Why a Fee-Only Advisor Beats Insurance for Self-Insured Retirees: $900 Savings Year One

‘You’re Trapped’: Rachel Cruze to Woman Whose In-Laws Control House She Paid Half For

Clark Howard’s Simple Rule for 401(k) Loans: Don’t Do It, Even If Rates Look Good

Why Solar Loans Above 4% Interest Are Financial Nightmares, According to Money Guy Brian Preston

The $50,000 Pension Trap: Why This Teacher Should Keep Their IRA Invested

Americans Spending 93% of Income: How Debt Payoff Fails Without the Three Pillar System

The 401(k) Move Corporate Executives Use to Defer $100,000 of Income on Top of Their Plan Maximum

Stop Letting Money Sit in Checking, Jean Chatzky Warns: The Roth IRA Edge Over Traditional Accounts

The $260k College Mistake: How One Parent’s Tuition Decision Could Force Working Into Her 70s

23-Year-Old Earning $83k Owes $34k on a Car He Bought After Loss. Here’s Dave Ramsey’s Solution

Kiplinger: Trump’s New IRA Is Launching January 1, 2027 With a $1,000 Government Match for Eligible Savers

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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

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

All Personal Finance Articles

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $135,000 Tech Salary Without Touching Principal at 52?

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $50,000 Salary If Half Your Income Comes From REITs?

How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $75,000 Salary With Monthly Dividend ETFs?

Why Travel Experts Say Never Transfer Points Without Confirming Hotel Availability First

Why a Fee-Only Advisor Beats Insurance for Self-Insured Retirees: $900 Savings Year One

‘You’re Trapped’: Rachel Cruze to Woman Whose In-Laws Control House She Paid Half For

Clark Howard’s Simple Rule for 401(k) Loans: Don’t Do It, Even If Rates Look Good

Why Solar Loans Above 4% Interest Are Financial Nightmares, According to Money Guy Brian Preston

The $50,000 Pension Trap: Why This Teacher Should Keep Their IRA Invested

Americans Spending 93% of Income: How Debt Payoff Fails Without the Three Pillar System

The 401(k) Move Corporate Executives Use to Defer $100,000 of Income on Top of Their Plan Maximum

Stop Letting Money Sit in Checking, Jean Chatzky Warns: The Roth IRA Edge Over Traditional Accounts

The $260k College Mistake: How One Parent’s Tuition Decision Could Force Working Into Her 70s

23-Year-Old Earning $83k Owes $34k on a Car He Bought After Loss. Here’s Dave Ramsey’s Solution

Kiplinger: Trump’s New IRA Is Launching January 1, 2027 With a $1,000 Government Match for Eligible Savers

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