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Thomas Richmond | Jun 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM EDT

“You’re Gonna Get That $200,000 Back in Tax-Free Growth So Freaking Fast”: Ramsey Host Explains Why Paying Taxes Now Can Leave More for Your Kids

The quote came from a recent Ramsey Everyday Millionaires segment, after a caller explained that his father had died five…

Thomas Richmond | Jun 28, 2026 at 10:23 PM EDT

“This Was Her Wicked Weird Way of Grieving”: Dave Ramsey on Widow Who Spent $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art

A caller named Jack told Dave Ramsey and George Kamel on The Ramsey Show that his widowed mother spent $1.1 million on cruise ship…

Thomas Richmond | Jun 28, 2026 at 10:06 PM EDT

“Who Sends a Bill to Their Kid for $4,000?”: Dave Ramsey After Newlywed Gets Surprise Wedding Invoice From In-Laws

A newlywed called The Ramsey Show with a problem most prenup conversations never reach: his in-laws had paid for the…

Thomas Richmond | Jun 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM EDT

“I’d Be Pretty Insecure About Your Household Income Right Now Over Hair”: Ramsey Show to Husband Seeking a $7,000 Hair Transplant

On a recent Ramsey Show call, a 27-year-old supply chain worker asked whether she and her husband should tap their…

Drew Wood | Jun 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT

What Does It Take To Retire In Mesa, Arizona With $800,000?

A 67-year-old retiree is nearing the finish line with a portfolio in the high six figures, a paid-off home sale…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM EDT

67-Year-Old With $1.3M Discovers Single Roth Conversion Triggered $48,000 Tax Bomb

Constance retired last year at 66 with a portfolio most planners would call enviable. She has $900,000 in a traditional…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

A couple in their sixties steps away from work a year before Medicare kicks in. Both are about 64, healthy,…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 28, 2026 at 1:51 PM EDT

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

$4 million sounds like a lot of money. But stretched over a long retirement, the number results in a fairly…

Drew Wood | Jun 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT

Windermere or Winter Park: Which Orlando-Area Retirement Destination Fits your Budget?

Windermere and Winter Park sit only about 20 miles apart, and both offer easy access to Orlando’s airport, healthcare system,…

Austin Smith | Jun 28, 2026 at 11:53 AM EDT

Finding the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rate for Your Money

High-yield savings account (HYSA) rates are the interest rates that online banks pay on federally insured savings accounts. The rates…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 28, 2026 at 11:27 AM EDT

73-Year-Old With $2.1M Just Found Out His First RMD Pushed Him Into IRMAA Tier Three

A retiree turns 73 and takes his first required minimum distribution (RMD) from a long-untouched traditional IRA. Two years later…

Drew Wood | Jun 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT

Your 2024 Income Sets Your 2026 Medicare Bill. Most Retirees Never Connect the Two.

A 67-year-old couple opened their January 2026 Social Security deposit and found nearly $500 less than they expected. The culprit…

Drew Wood | Jun 28, 2026 at 10:09 AM EDT

Could You Retire Better In Puerto Vallarta or Florida With $500,000?

A couple in their mid-sixties has done many things right. They built a $500,000 retirement portfolio, expect about $2,200 a…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM EDT

Her $1.5 Million IRA Just Hit a Tax Wall: Why the Roth Conversion Window Vanished Before It Opened

She is 59, single, no kids, and just left a long career with $90,000 annual pension arriving monthly for life.…

Ian Cooper | Jun 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM EDT

SECURE 2.0 Forces High Earners Born in 1976 and Earlier Into Roth Catch-Ups Starting in 2026

If you turned 50 this year, earn solidly into six figures, and have always treated your 401(k) catch-up as a…

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“You’re Gonna Get That $200,000 Back in Tax-Free Growth So Freaking Fast”: Ramsey Host Explains Why Paying Taxes Now Can Leave More for Your Kids

“This Was Her Wicked Weird Way of Grieving”: Dave Ramsey on Widow Who Spent $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art

“Who Sends a Bill to Their Kid for $4,000?”: Dave Ramsey After Newlywed Gets Surprise Wedding Invoice From In-Laws

“I’d Be Pretty Insecure About Your Household Income Right Now Over Hair”: Ramsey Show to Husband Seeking a $7,000 Hair Transplant

What Does It Take To Retire In Mesa, Arizona With $800,000?

67-Year-Old With $1.3M Discovers Single Roth Conversion Triggered $48,000 Tax Bomb

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

Windermere or Winter Park: Which Orlando-Area Retirement Destination Fits your Budget?

Finding the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rate for Your Money

73-Year-Old With $2.1M Just Found Out His First RMD Pushed Him Into IRMAA Tier Three

Your 2024 Income Sets Your 2026 Medicare Bill. Most Retirees Never Connect the Two.

Could You Retire Better In Puerto Vallarta or Florida With $500,000?

Her $1.5 Million IRA Just Hit a Tax Wall: Why the Roth Conversion Window Vanished Before It Opened

SECURE 2.0 Forces High Earners Born in 1976 and Earlier Into Roth Catch-Ups Starting in 2026

Roth Conversions at 66: The Strategic Move That Saves Widows Thousands in IRMAA Surcharges and Tax Brackets

The Tax Return You Filed in April Just Set Your 2027 Medicare Premium, and It’s Locked Unless Your Life Changes

What It Takes to Retire in Hawaii at 62 on $1.5 Million Without Touching Your Principal

Roth Conversions at 66: The Strategic Move That Saves Widows Thousands in IRMAA Surcharges and Tax Brackets

The Tax Return You Filed in April Just Set Your 2027 Medicare Premium, and It's Locked Unless Your Life Changes

Roth Conversions at 66: The Strategic Move That Saves Widows Thousands in IRMAA Surcharges and Tax Brackets

The Tax Return You Filed in April Just Set Your 2027 Medicare Premium, and It’s Locked Unless Your Life Changes

Personal Finance Articles

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“You’re Gonna Get That $200,000 Back in Tax-Free Growth So Freaking Fast”: Ramsey Host Explains Why Paying Taxes Now Can Leave More for Your Kids

“This Was Her Wicked Weird Way of Grieving”: Dave Ramsey on Widow Who Spent $1.1 Million on Cruise Ship Art

“Who Sends a Bill to Their Kid for $4,000?”: Dave Ramsey After Newlywed Gets Surprise Wedding Invoice From In-Laws

“I’d Be Pretty Insecure About Your Household Income Right Now Over Hair”: Ramsey Show to Husband Seeking a $7,000 Hair Transplant

What Does It Take To Retire In Mesa, Arizona With $800,000?

67-Year-Old With $1.3M Discovers Single Roth Conversion Triggered $48,000 Tax Bomb

A Couple Drew From Their IRA to Bridge the Gap to Medicare. Those Withdrawals Set a Higher Medicare Premium Two Years Later.

Why a $4 Million Nest Egg at 70 Really Only Buys $88,000 of Real Annual Spending

Windermere or Winter Park: Which Orlando-Area Retirement Destination Fits your Budget?

Finding the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rate for Your Money

73-Year-Old With $2.1M Just Found Out His First RMD Pushed Him Into IRMAA Tier Three

Your 2024 Income Sets Your 2026 Medicare Bill. Most Retirees Never Connect the Two.

Could You Retire Better In Puerto Vallarta or Florida With $500,000?

Her $1.5 Million IRA Just Hit a Tax Wall: Why the Roth Conversion Window Vanished Before It Opened

SECURE 2.0 Forces High Earners Born in 1976 and Earlier Into Roth Catch-Ups Starting in 2026

Roth Conversions at 66: The Strategic Move That Saves Widows Thousands in IRMAA Surcharges and Tax Brackets

The Tax Return You Filed in April Just Set Your 2027 Medicare Premium, and It’s Locked Unless Your Life Changes

What It Takes to Retire in Hawaii at 62 on $1.5 Million Without Touching Your Principal

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Roth Conversions at 66: The Strategic Move That Saves Widows Thousands in IRMAA Surcharges and Tax Brackets

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