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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…

Ian Cooper | May 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM EDT

Apple’s $100 Billion Bet: Could Buying Back Stock Beat Building AI Data Centers

Galloway’s Defense of Apple’s Cash Choice On the latest Prof G Markets, Scott Galloway defended Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL…

Chris MacDonald | May 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

3 Higher-Yield Alternatives to a Traditional Savings Account

Balancing investment returns with liquidity is important. Traditional savings accounts offer safety and easy-to-access cash, which is important for…

Marc Guberti | May 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT

How Corporate Executives With $5 Million 401(k)s Avoid the Top Tax Bracket in Retirement

A corporate vice president walks out of the office at 60 with $5 million in a traditional 401(k), a pension,…

Marc Guberti | May 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM EDT

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move Tech Workers Use to Stuff an Extra $34,000 a Year Into a Roth

A 38-year-old software engineer in the Bay Area earning $280,000 hits the standard $24,500 401(k) deferral by August. The next…

Marc Guberti | May 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT

How To Use 4 Accounts To Build a Tax-Free Retirement Income Stream

A 50-year-old engineer pulling down $210,000 in W-2 income has a problem most people would love to have: too much…

Ian Cooper | May 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM EDT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns of ‘Horrible Outcome’ if China’s Huawei Gains AI Advantage

In a revealing April 2026 interview on the Dwarkesh Podcast, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) CEO Jensen Huang delivered…

Carl Sullivan | May 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT

‘Secure Your Own Mask First’: The 529 Mistake Parents Are Making

The standard airline safety instruction “secure your own mask before helping others” applies to personal finance too. On a recent…

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

Dividends vs. the 4% Rule: What Happens to a $500,000 Portfolio Over 20 Years

A $500,000 nest egg looks simple on paper until retirement turns it into a machine that has to produce income…

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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

Apple’s $100 Billion Bet: Could Buying Back Stock Beat Building AI Data Centers

3 Higher-Yield Alternatives to a Traditional Savings Account

How Corporate Executives With $5 Million 401(k)s Avoid the Top Tax Bracket in Retirement

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move Tech Workers Use to Stuff an Extra $34,000 a Year Into a Roth

How To Use 4 Accounts To Build a Tax-Free Retirement Income Stream

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns of ‘Horrible Outcome’ if China’s Huawei Gains AI Advantage

‘Secure Your Own Mask First’: The 529 Mistake Parents Are Making

Dividends vs. the 4% Rule: What Happens to a $500,000 Portfolio Over 20 Years

SpaceX IPO Could Create ‘The Biggest Short Squeeze’ of All Time on Index Funds. Here’s How That Happens.

Google Data Center Deal Will Save Xcel Energy Customers Up To $1.5 Billion Over 15 Years

How Closed-End Funds at a 12% Discount Can Turn $300,000 Into $30,000 a Year

How Closed-End Funds at a 12% Discount Can Turn $300,000 Into $30,000 a Year

In 2026, RMDs Are Still Costing Retirees Six Figures, And the New One Big Beautiful Bill Did Nothing About It

SpaceX IPO Could Create ‘The Biggest Short Squeeze’ of All Time on Index Funds. Here’s How That Happens.

Google Data Center Deal Will Save Xcel Energy Customers Up To $1.5 Billion Over 15 Years

Personal Finance Articles

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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

Apple’s $100 Billion Bet: Could Buying Back Stock Beat Building AI Data Centers

3 Higher-Yield Alternatives to a Traditional Savings Account

How Corporate Executives With $5 Million 401(k)s Avoid the Top Tax Bracket in Retirement

The Mega Backdoor Roth Move Tech Workers Use to Stuff an Extra $34,000 a Year Into a Roth

How To Use 4 Accounts To Build a Tax-Free Retirement Income Stream

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns of ‘Horrible Outcome’ if China’s Huawei Gains AI Advantage

‘Secure Your Own Mask First’: The 529 Mistake Parents Are Making

Dividends vs. the 4% Rule: What Happens to a $500,000 Portfolio Over 20 Years

SpaceX IPO Could Create ‘The Biggest Short Squeeze’ of All Time on Index Funds. Here’s How That Happens.

Google Data Center Deal Will Save Xcel Energy Customers Up To $1.5 Billion Over 15 Years

How Closed-End Funds at a 12% Discount Can Turn $300,000 Into $30,000 a Year

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How Closed-End Funds at a 12% Discount Can Turn $300,000 Into $30,000 a Year

In 2026, RMDs Are Still Costing Retirees Six Figures, And the New One Big Beautiful Bill Did Nothing About It