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Drew Wood | Jul 4, 2026 at 5:36 AM EDT

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

A median Silicon Valley home can easily run near $1.6 million to $2 million, and today’s mortgage rates can turn…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT

Police Officers Are Missing a Social Security Change Worth Thousands a Year

If you spent your career as a police officer in one of the roughly 15 states where public employees pay…

Thomas Richmond | Jul 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM EDT

Forget College? The AI Boom Is Creating a New Generation of Six-Figure Trade Jobs

On Fox Business’s The Bottom Line this week, Mike Rowe told viewers: “You cannot reinvigorate the trades without reimagining the…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT

Trump Accounts Default to State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Here Are 3 Better ETF Options

The new Trump Accounts program parks starter capital for kids in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM)…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT

You Aren’t Defined by Your Financial Mistakes: Dave Ramsey Tells a Caller to Cancel His Mother’s $18,000 Credit Card Immediately

A caller to The Ramsey Show earning $85,000 a year called in with two debt problems layered on top of…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT

Plumbers Retire Richer Than Their Bosses And Here’s How the Pension Works

Here is the uncomfortable truth about the plumbing trade: the journeyman turning wrenches in a hospital basement often walks into…

Austin Smith | Jul 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM EDT

HYSA or Treasury Bills for Your Emergency Fund

For an emergency fund, both a high yield savings account and a short-term Treasury bill are safe places to park…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT

SPYM vs VTI: Which Trump Account ETF Actually Builds More Wealth by Age 18

The launch of federally seeded child investment accounts, informally dubbed “Trump Accounts,” has parents scrambling to pick a single ultra-low-cost…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM EDT

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

On the July 1 episode of The Ramsey Show titled You Aren’t Defined By Your Financial Mistakes, a Charlotte caller…

David Beren | Jul 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

The average Social Security retirement check reached $2,081 per month as of April 2026, according to the Social Security Administration’s…

David Beren | Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

31.9 Million Forgotten 401(k) Accounts Hold $2.1 Trillion. Most Workers Never Consolidate Them

Most American careers run through a long list of employers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracked workers born between 1957…

Drew Wood | Jul 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM EDT

A $40,000 Capital Gain in 2025 Can Add Hundreds to Your 2027 Medicare Bill

A retired couple in New Jersey sold a rental property in early 2025 and booked a $40,000 long-term capital gain.…

Michael Williams | Jul 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM EDT

Trump Accounts Auto-Buy SPYM on July 4. Here’s the ETF Nobody’s Heard Of

The Treasury Department just handed one obscure ticker a windfall no marketing budget could buy. The State Street SPDR Portfolio…

Drew Wood | Jul 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM EDT

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

Tuscany’s coast has long attracted retirees with its beaches, historic towns, exceptional food, and slower pace of life. The question…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jul 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won’t.

She turned 73 this year, and her IRA custodian’s letter arrived with weight. Her first required minimum distribution (RMD) is…

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Personal Finance Articles

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The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

Police Officers Are Missing a Social Security Change Worth Thousands a Year

Forget College? The AI Boom Is Creating a New Generation of Six-Figure Trade Jobs

Trump Accounts Default to State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Here Are 3 Better ETF Options

You Aren’t Defined by Your Financial Mistakes: Dave Ramsey Tells a Caller to Cancel His Mother’s $18,000 Credit Card Immediately

Plumbers Retire Richer Than Their Bosses And Here’s How the Pension Works

HYSA or Treasury Bills for Your Emergency Fund

SPYM vs VTI: Which Trump Account ETF Actually Builds More Wealth by Age 18

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

31.9 Million Forgotten 401(k) Accounts Hold $2.1 Trillion. Most Workers Never Consolidate Them

A $40,000 Capital Gain in 2025 Can Add Hundreds to Your 2027 Medicare Bill

Trump Accounts Auto-Buy SPYM on July 4. Here’s the ETF Nobody’s Heard Of

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won’t.

Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

Why Chasing a 9% Yield Could Cost You $200,000 in Retirement Income

Tesla Continues Its 2026 Crash. This Prominent Analyst Believes It’ll Rise 85% in 12 Months.

Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

Why Chasing a 9% Yield Could Cost You $200,000 in Retirement Income

Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

Why Chasing a 9% Yield Could Cost You $200,000 in Retirement Income

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The Dividend Portfolio That Can Cover a Silicon Valley House Payment

Police Officers Are Missing a Social Security Change Worth Thousands a Year

Forget College? The AI Boom Is Creating a New Generation of Six-Figure Trade Jobs

Trump Accounts Default to State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Here Are 3 Better ETF Options

You Aren’t Defined by Your Financial Mistakes: Dave Ramsey Tells a Caller to Cancel His Mother’s $18,000 Credit Card Immediately

Plumbers Retire Richer Than Their Bosses And Here’s How the Pension Works

HYSA or Treasury Bills for Your Emergency Fund

SPYM vs VTI: Which Trump Account ETF Actually Builds More Wealth by Age 18

Dave Ramsey to Man With $83K on 16 Credit Cards Terrified to Sell His Hunting Land: ‘You Just Stacked Up a Bunch of Stuff’

Social Security Pays $2,081 a Month. Here’s How Much You Need Invested to Match It.

31.9 Million Forgotten 401(k) Accounts Hold $2.1 Trillion. Most Workers Never Consolidate Them

A $40,000 Capital Gain in 2025 Can Add Hundreds to Your 2027 Medicare Bill

Trump Accounts Auto-Buy SPYM on July 4. Here’s the ETF Nobody’s Heard Of

What It Takes to Retire on Italy’s Tuscan Coast at 60 on $1 Million and Keep Your Principal

A 73-Year-Old Feared Her RMD Would Drain Her IRA and Tax Her Social Security. The IRS Formula Is Built So It Won’t.

Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

Why Chasing a 9% Yield Could Cost You $200,000 in Retirement Income

Tesla Continues Its 2026 Crash. This Prominent Analyst Believes It’ll Rise 85% in 12 Months.

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Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.

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