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Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree’s Medicare Bill…Two Years Later

Mary did everything the retirement books told her to do. At 68, already on Medicare and watching her traditional IRA…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM EDT

The Dividend Growth Portfolio That Starts at $40,000 a Year and Ends at $150,000

A retiree’s $40,000 dividend income stream sounds modest next to a neighbor’s $90,000. But the growth rate often matters more…

Maurie Backman | Jun 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM EDT

The Cost Segregation Study a 58-Year-Old Landlord Just Used to Deduct $186,000 of Rental Depreciation in the First Year

For many real estate investors, one of the biggest tax advantages of owning a rental property is depreciation. Depreciation…

Ian Cooper | Jun 8, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT

Jim Cramer Warns: AI Stocks Face 50% Crash Without Earnings Growth

Jim Cramer used his June 8, 2026, Squawk on the Street appearance to deliver a direct warning to anyone riding…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM EDT

Why Retirees Are Trading Florida for This Missouri Lake Town

For decades, Florida has been the default retirement destination. Lately, however, rising insurance costs, higher housing prices, and mounting everyday…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 8, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT

The Medicare Lookback Clause That Turned a $552,000 Real Estate Gain Into a $5,880 Bill

A 67-year-old retiree closes on the house she bought in 1998, deposits a life-changing check, and feels like she finally…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM EDT

How to Replace a Registered Nurse’s Salary with $7,500 a Month in Dividend Income

Generating $7,500 per month in dividend income requires producing $90,000 annually from an investment portfolio. That income level is roughly…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM EDT

You Inherited $1.8 Million IRA From Your Father. The Wrong Plan Could Cost $480,000

Maria, a 56-year-old hospital operations director earning $260,000 a year, just inherited her father’s IRA. The balance: $1.8 million. Her…

Jeremy Phillips | Jun 8, 2026 at 9:36 AM EDT

Financial Advisors Debunk the Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Myth. Here’s the Real Rule for Your Age

A viral money expert recently told his audience that traditional 401(k)s beat Roth accounts every time, claiming the Roth IRA…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM EDT

Retirees Doing Big Roth Conversions Are Being Warned About This IRMAA Surcharge That Cannot Be Reversed Even With Form SSA 44

On her September 15, 2022 Women & Money episode, Suze Orman dropped a line every retiree planning a Roth conversion…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM EDT

$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

A single 70-year-old retiree sitting on $1.2 million and collecting $30,000 a year in Social Security looks wealthy on paper.…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

For retirees who love skiing, the dream is simple: wake up near the mountains, buy a season pass, and spend…

Carl Sullivan | Jun 8, 2026 at 6:21 AM EDT

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

A retired math teacher in her mid-60s with a seven-figure 403(b) did the responsible thing. She kept her withdrawals modest,…

Drew Wood | Jun 8, 2026 at 5:31 AM EDT

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

A retiree who wants $34,000 a year in pipeline income without filing a single K-1 schedule can get there with…

David Beren | Jun 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM EDT

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

A new behavioral finding from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement’s 2026 Annual Retirement Study shows that 34%…

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The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree’s Medicare Bill…Two Years Later

The Dividend Growth Portfolio That Starts at $40,000 a Year and Ends at $150,000

The Cost Segregation Study a 58-Year-Old Landlord Just Used to Deduct $186,000 of Rental Depreciation in the First Year

Jim Cramer Warns: AI Stocks Face 50% Crash Without Earnings Growth

Why Retirees Are Trading Florida for This Missouri Lake Town

The Medicare Lookback Clause That Turned a $552,000 Real Estate Gain Into a $5,880 Bill

How to Replace a Registered Nurse’s Salary with $7,500 a Month in Dividend Income

You Inherited $1.8 Million IRA From Your Father. The Wrong Plan Could Cost $480,000

Financial Advisors Debunk the Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Myth. Here’s the Real Rule for Your Age

Retirees Doing Big Roth Conversions Are Being Warned About This IRMAA Surcharge That Cannot Be Reversed Even With Form SSA 44

$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

Honeywell Aerospace CEO: Supply-Base Investment Is Top Priority After Spinoff

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

Analysts See 55% Upside in Seagate and Western Digital Despite Chip Sector Weakness

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

A 25-Year-Old Built $500K in Stocks, 13 Rentals, and $10K a Month, While Spending Just $24K a Year

Honeywell Aerospace CEO: Supply-Base Investment Is Top Priority After Spinoff

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

Personal Finance Articles

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The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree’s Medicare Bill…Two Years Later

The Dividend Growth Portfolio That Starts at $40,000 a Year and Ends at $150,000

The Cost Segregation Study a 58-Year-Old Landlord Just Used to Deduct $186,000 of Rental Depreciation in the First Year

Jim Cramer Warns: AI Stocks Face 50% Crash Without Earnings Growth

Why Retirees Are Trading Florida for This Missouri Lake Town

The Medicare Lookback Clause That Turned a $552,000 Real Estate Gain Into a $5,880 Bill

How to Replace a Registered Nurse’s Salary with $7,500 a Month in Dividend Income

You Inherited $1.8 Million IRA From Your Father. The Wrong Plan Could Cost $480,000

Financial Advisors Debunk the Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Myth. Here’s the Real Rule for Your Age

Retirees Doing Big Roth Conversions Are Being Warned About This IRMAA Surcharge That Cannot Be Reversed Even With Form SSA 44

$1.2M Nest Egg at 70 Translates to Only $32,000 of Real Annual Spending

The Most Underrated Retirement Town for Skiers Might Be in Nevada

64-Year-Old Retired Teacher With $1.1M 403(b) and State Pension Triggers Higher IRMAA Tier

How $450,000 in MLP ETFs Can Pump $34,000 a Year Into Your Wallet Without K-1 Forms

34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains

Honeywell Aerospace CEO: Supply-Base Investment Is Top Priority After Spinoff

Make Sure You Calculate Your 401(k) RMD Before IRMAA Surcharges Hit Your Medicare

Analysts See 55% Upside in Seagate and Western Digital Despite Chip Sector Weakness

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