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David Beren | Oct 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT

My partner and I are starting a 529 plan to save for our kids college – will $400k by 2047 be enough when you factor in inflation?

24/7 Insights Saving for college is a smart financial idea. How much you need to save is up for debate. …

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey shares some harsh truth to anyone worried about how next week’s Presidential election will impact their finances

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Ramsey reminds us to shift our focus from external factors, like elections, to areas within…

David Beren | Oct 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT

My spouse and I are career hungry professionals – we’ve saved enough for an 80% down payment on a house, but would it be wiser to just do the 20%?

24/7 Insights This Redditor wonders how much to put down on a house. There is a plan to have more…

Ian Cooper | Oct 30, 2024 at 8:45 AM EDT

If your family brings in $100k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 65

At some point, we all want to retire. We don’t want to have to deal with the daily grind of…

David Beren | Oct 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM EDT

My father-in-law wants to start gifting money to my children – which account should he use to avoid future headaches?

from 24/7: The father-in-law, in this case, is very controlling. The parent is worried the FIL will make a mistake…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 29, 2024 at 10:19 AM EDT

I’m 44 with no mortgage and $5 million in savings – how should I invest so I actually enjoy my money instead of just accumulating it?

I recently came across a Reddit post where the user was retiring at 44! (Let’s take a minute to appreciate…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 29, 2024 at 9:36 AM EDT

I worked hard, paid off debt, and banked millions but now my family keeps asking me for money – what can I do?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Achieving financial freedom is a huge achievement, but it can lead to some resentment within…

David Beren | Oct 29, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT

I have a net worth of $8 million and my fiancé has a net worth of $1.6 million. Is it unfair to enter a marriage assuming that shouldn’t be shared?

24/7 Insights A prenuptial is a difficult discussion for future spouses. The Redditor is worried about an imbalance of wealth. …

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 29, 2024 at 9:15 AM EDT

“My parents unknowingly screwed me with my life insurance policy” – 46 year old wakes up to financial nightmare

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Life insurance policies can be surprisingly complicated, especially when they’re used as investment vehicles. Never…

Aaron Webber | Oct 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT

The #1 Burning Retirement Question Keeping Millionaires Awake at Night

What do rich people worry about? When they manage to find a peaceful night’s rest, what keeps them awake? Is…

Rich Duprey | Oct 28, 2024 at 3:44 PM EDT

Warren Buffett says this – not money – is “the ultimate test of how you have lived your life”

Warren Buffett has been called one of the greatest investors of our time. Since becoming CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A…

David Beren | Oct 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM EDT

The 10 Most Common Ways Americans Generate Retirement Income Outside Social Security

Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs remain the foundation of non-Social Security retirement income for most Americans. High-yield savings accounts…

Aaron Webber | Oct 28, 2024 at 12:46 PM EDT

If You’re 50 Years Old, This Is How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement

If you are 50, you’ve seen firsthand throughout your life how volatile the market can be, how prices of goods…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM EDT

I have a 3-year-old daughter and am trying to decide if I should start saving for a house or college – which is better for our family?

24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Generally, saving for a house downpayment should be done before saving for college. That said,…

Kristin Hitchcock | Oct 27, 2024 at 11:32 AM EDT

We’re in our 30s and make $600k per year – are we doing okay?

Managing finances can take up a huge part of your life, especially for high earners in expensive cities. A recent…

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My partner and I are starting a 529 plan to save for our kids college – will $400k by 2047 be enough when you factor in inflation?

Dave Ramsey shares some harsh truth to anyone worried about how next week’s Presidential election will impact their finances

My spouse and I are career hungry professionals – we’ve saved enough for an 80% down payment on a house, but would it be wiser to just do the 20%?

If your family brings in $100k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 65

My father-in-law wants to start gifting money to my children – which account should he use to avoid future headaches?

I’m 44 with no mortgage and $5 million in savings – how should I invest so I actually enjoy my money instead of just accumulating it?

I worked hard, paid off debt, and banked millions but now my family keeps asking me for money – what can I do?

I have a net worth of $8 million and my fiancé has a net worth of $1.6 million. Is it unfair to enter a marriage assuming that shouldn’t be shared?

“My parents unknowingly screwed me with my life insurance policy” – 46 year old wakes up to financial nightmare

The #1 Burning Retirement Question Keeping Millionaires Awake at Night

Warren Buffett says this – not money – is “the ultimate test of how you have lived your life”

The 10 Most Common Ways Americans Generate Retirement Income Outside Social Security

If You’re 50 Years Old, This Is How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement

I have a 3-year-old daughter and am trying to decide if I should start saving for a house or college – which is better for our family?

We’re in our 30s and make $600k per year – are we doing okay?

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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My partner and I are starting a 529 plan to save for our kids college – will $400k by 2047 be enough when you factor in inflation?

Dave Ramsey shares some harsh truth to anyone worried about how next week’s Presidential election will impact their finances

My spouse and I are career hungry professionals – we’ve saved enough for an 80% down payment on a house, but would it be wiser to just do the 20%?

If your family brings in $100k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 65

My father-in-law wants to start gifting money to my children – which account should he use to avoid future headaches?

I’m 44 with no mortgage and $5 million in savings – how should I invest so I actually enjoy my money instead of just accumulating it?

I worked hard, paid off debt, and banked millions but now my family keeps asking me for money – what can I do?

I have a net worth of $8 million and my fiancé has a net worth of $1.6 million. Is it unfair to enter a marriage assuming that shouldn’t be shared?

“My parents unknowingly screwed me with my life insurance policy” – 46 year old wakes up to financial nightmare

The #1 Burning Retirement Question Keeping Millionaires Awake at Night

Warren Buffett says this – not money – is “the ultimate test of how you have lived your life”

The 10 Most Common Ways Americans Generate Retirement Income Outside Social Security

If You’re 50 Years Old, This Is How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement

I have a 3-year-old daughter and am trying to decide if I should start saving for a house or college – which is better for our family?

We’re in our 30s and make $600k per year – are we doing okay?

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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