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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…

David Beren | May 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances reported that families headed by someone under 35 saw their median net…

Omor Ibne Ehsan | May 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM EDT

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

The host of Retire SMART Podcast Episode 405 offered a line that should sit on every pre-retiree’s refrigerator: “If the…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

A $1 million portfolio that quietly pays you $4,600 a month sounds like a simple promise: income without a job,…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

On her May 3, 2026, Women and Money podcast, Suze Orman delivered a blunt warning to investors who feel like…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

On a recent Morningstar Investing Insights segment unveiling the 2026 class of exceptional dividend growers, the host offered one caveat…

Maurie Backman | May 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Social Security serves as a lifeline for many retirees. But it’s not just older Americans who get to collect Social…

Ian Cooper | May 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

On a recent Motley Fool Money segment titled Nvidia’s Next Big Market, the host described Jensen Huang’s first 15 years…

Maurie Backman | May 4, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

Without Social Security, millions of older Americans today would not be able to manage their expenses. Unfortunately, Social Security is…

Drew Wood | May 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM EDT

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

You retired with about $2 million saved. The mortgage is gone, Social Security covers the basics, and the brokerage statement…

David Beren | May 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM EDT

American Families’ Net Worth Jumped 37% Since 2019, But Their Paychecks Barely Moved

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances recorded the largest three-year gain in median household net worth in the…

Carl Sullivan | May 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM EDT

“Sitting on a Tax Time Bomb”: Jim Saulnier’s Warning to Retiree With $2 Million

A 62-year-old federal retiree wrote into The Retirement and IRA Show with a question many retirees ask: Should I accelerate…

Marc Guberti | May 4, 2026 at 8:43 AM EDT

The Triple-Tax-Free Account Doctors Are Maxing Before Their 401(k) and Most Plans Won’t Tell You About

A 45-year-old physician earning $400,000 walks into open enrollment with the usual reflex: max the 401(k), grab the match, move…

Carl Sullivan | May 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Ditch Starbucks and DoorDash, George Kamel Says. How Cheap Appliances Can Replace Your Takeout Budget

A daily Starbucks run and a couple of weekly DoorDash orders are two of the easiest line items to silently…

David Beren | May 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT

39% of Americans Are Betting on Crypto and Prediction Markets Instead of Saving

Something interesting is happening inside the Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress Study data that does not resolve cleanly. More…

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Personal Finance Articles

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

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

American Families’ Net Worth Jumped 37% Since 2019, But Their Paychecks Barely Moved

“Sitting on a Tax Time Bomb”: Jim Saulnier’s Warning to Retiree With $2 Million

The Triple-Tax-Free Account Doctors Are Maxing Before Their 401(k) and Most Plans Won’t Tell You About

Ditch Starbucks and DoorDash, George Kamel Says. How Cheap Appliances Can Replace Your Takeout Budget

39% of Americans Are Betting on Crypto and Prediction Markets Instead of Saving

SpaceX IPO Could Create More Wealth Than All IPOs in the Last 20 Years Combined. Here’s Why Early Investors Are Banking On It

The No. 1 Reason to Buy and Hold Walmart Forever Has Virtually Nothing to Do With Its Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Social Security’s $68 Billion Giveaway Just Ran into a Brick Wall

Half of Thirtysomethings Prioritize Retirement Planning, but Only 29% Have an Actual Written Plan

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

SpaceX IPO Could Create More Wealth Than All IPOs in the Last 20 Years Combined. Here’s Why Early Investors Are Banking On It

The No. 1 Reason to Buy and Hold Walmart Forever Has Virtually Nothing to Do With Its Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

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

The 143% Wealth Gain Under 35 Masks a Harsh Reality: $370,000 Behind the Oldest Americans

“If a 2% Market Move Makes You Question Your Retirement Plan, You Don’t Have One”

A $1 Million Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $4,600 a Month, No Job Required

Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Your 401(k) Is Your Biggest Financial Mistake

Five Dividend Growers Trading at Double-Digit Discounts Despite Strong Fundamentals

Think You Can’t Get Paid From Social Security Before 62? Here’s a Scenario Where You Could Start Getting Checks in Your 40s

Nvidia’s Stock Plunged 90% Twice Before Becoming Most Valuable Company

Social Security Cuts Inch Closer to Reality as Lawmakers Weigh Options

A $2 Million Portfolio Still Has a Safety Trap Most Investors Over 60 Miss

American Families’ Net Worth Jumped 37% Since 2019, But Their Paychecks Barely Moved

“Sitting on a Tax Time Bomb”: Jim Saulnier’s Warning to Retiree With $2 Million

The Triple-Tax-Free Account Doctors Are Maxing Before Their 401(k) and Most Plans Won’t Tell You About

Ditch Starbucks and DoorDash, George Kamel Says. How Cheap Appliances Can Replace Your Takeout Budget

39% of Americans Are Betting on Crypto and Prediction Markets Instead of Saving

SpaceX IPO Could Create More Wealth Than All IPOs in the Last 20 Years Combined. Here’s Why Early Investors Are Banking On It

The No. 1 Reason to Buy and Hold Walmart Forever Has Virtually Nothing to Do With Its Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Social Security’s $68 Billion Giveaway Just Ran into a Brick Wall

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