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Marc Guberti | May 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Travel rewards credit cards promise free flights, hotel stays, and exclusive perks. But is the reality really that simple? While…

Carl Sullivan | May 6, 2026 at 6:17 AM EDT

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

Traditionally, married couples have combined finances into one shared budget. But times are changing and there can be many good…

Don Lair | May 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM EDT

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

The Department of Justice’s 2025 healthcare fraud takedown charged 324 defendants with $14.6 billion in losses — more than double…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM EDT

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

The average retired worker collects about $2,071 a month from Social Security 2026, or roughly $24,852 a year. That sets…

David Beren | May 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2025 found that 27% of American investors own ETFs, yet those funds account for…

David Beren | May 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

American households closed out 2025 owing $18.8 trillion, and that number did not get there by accident. Debt has climbed…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The average U.S. public school teacher earns roughly $74,500 a year for about 180 instructional days of work, according to…

Christy Bieber | May 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

You’ve heard the advice over and over: You should be putting money into your 401(k) or IRA. And, on the…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDT

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

A thousand dollars a month can cover a car payment, a midrange health insurance premium, utilities, internet, and phone bills,…

Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM EDT

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

The unemployment rate sits at around 4.3%, technically inside the band the Federal Reserve calls a healthy labor market. Yet…

Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

Financial infidelity used to mean a hidden credit card or a secret checking account. Now AI is involved. On a…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM EDT

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

At 62, with $3.1 million saved and a comfortable life ahead, this couple faces one of the most consequential financial…

Don Lair | May 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

When Centene Corporation reported its first-quarter results in late April, the numbers told two stories that seemed impossible to reconcile.…

Omor Ibne Ehsan | May 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM EDT

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

On Animal Spirits Episode 462, Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Ben Carlson did something most commentators skipped: he actually read the Goldman…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

A recent post on r/personalfinance laid out a dilemma that lands in the inboxes of fee-only advisors every week. The…

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Personal Finance Articles

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Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

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

All Personal Finance Articles

Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

A Couple With $3.1 Million Disagrees on Whether to Take Social Security at 62 or 70

This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

Ben Carlson Calls Out the Goldman Survey That Says 40% of $500K Earners Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck. The Definition Is the Problem.

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 — How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

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