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Christy Bieber | May 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM EDT

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

Your decision about claiming Social Security can be very complicated. You have an eight-year window when you can start your…

Drew Wood | May 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

The 4% withdrawal rule was built for a different rate environment. Today, with the 10-year Treasury yielding about 4.4% and…

John Seetoo | May 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

Many Americans reach retirement age only to realize they may not have enough money saved to comfortably support themselves long-term.…

Drew Wood | May 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Not having a job is the dream part. A $500,000 portfolio that quietly pays you about $2,680 a month means…

Marc Guberti | May 9, 2026 at 4:39 AM EDT

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

Affluent couples increasingly spend down 401(k) balances between ages 65 and 70 while delaying Social Security until 70. The trade…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2025 Social Security Survey delivered a number that should stop anyone planning for retirement in their…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey paints a stark picture: most Americans approaching retirement do not actually understand the program…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM EDT

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey lands on a fear most retirees can already feel: 66% of current Social Security…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

The fear is loud, and the data backs it up. According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute’s 2025 Social Security Survey,…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM EDT

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

Getting a mortgage in 2026 is not just about finding the right rate or saving for a down payment. It…

Carl Sullivan | May 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

Many Americans want to have it all, even if they don’t have the funds to pay for it. Enter buy…

Drew Wood | May 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Three thousand dollars a month, or $36,000 a year, can cover the basics for regular households: rent, groceries, car costs,…

Drew Wood | May 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT

4 ETFs That Can Replace a $60,000 Salary and You Never Sell a Share

A $60,000 annual salary is roughly what a U.S. household needs to cover essentials in most metro areas, and it…

Marc Guberti | May 8, 2026 at 8:39 AM EDT

The In-Plan Roth Conversion High Earners Use to Bypass the Roth IRA Income Cap

The Roth IRA door slams shut at $252,000 of modified adjusted gross income for a married couple filing jointly in…

Drew Wood | May 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM EDT

A $1.5 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $83,400 a Year, No Job Required

An $83,400 annual paycheck sits comfortably above the U.S. median household income of roughly $80,610. Replacing that income with a…

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The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

4 ETFs That Can Replace a $60,000 Salary and You Never Sell a Share

The In-Plan Roth Conversion High Earners Use to Bypass the Roth IRA Income Cap

A $1.5 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $83,400 a Year, No Job Required

This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Redirect Is a “No-Brainer” Buy as the Housing Market Stalls

History Says This Unstoppable Dow Juggernaut Is a No-Brainer Buy Right Now

This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Redirect Is a “No-Brainer” Buy as the Housing Market Stalls

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age.

The Dividend Portfolio That Outlasts a 4% Withdrawal Plan by a Decade

What To Do If You Reach Retirement Without Enough Savings

A $500,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $2,680 a Month, No Job Required

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Found That 56% of Americans Can’t Afford to Miss Even Half a Payment, Are You One of Them?

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

Nationwide Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Think Tariffs Will Outpace Social Security COLA, How Retirees Can Fight Back

Nationwide Survey: 83% of Americans Are Worried Social Security Won’t Survive, and Here’s What to Do About It

Suddenly, Your Credit Score Needs to Be 775 to Buy a Home And 2026 Buyers Are Squeezed Again

The Money Guy Show: Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes Are Never Worth It

How to Build $3,000 a Month in Dividend Income

4 ETFs That Can Replace a $60,000 Salary and You Never Sell a Share

The In-Plan Roth Conversion High Earners Use to Bypass the Roth IRA Income Cap

A $1.5 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $83,400 a Year, No Job Required

This $750,000 Municipal Bond Sleeve Pays a High-Earner Couple $33,000 a Year of Federal-Tax-Free Income

Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Redirect Is a “No-Brainer” Buy as the Housing Market Stalls

History Says This Unstoppable Dow Juggernaut Is a No-Brainer Buy Right Now

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