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Don Lair | May 27, 2026 at 4:20 AM EDT

Accidental Death Insurance Is a Waste of Money, Says Clark Howard—Here’s What to Buy Instead

A Washington listener named Linda called The Clark Howard Podcast with a tidy little question that opens up a much…

Don Lair | May 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM EDT

I took out $250,000 in student loans for a social work degree and now make $45,000 a year. Am I trapped?

The Smart Money Happy Hour podcast recently surfaced a Ramsey Show caller whose situation sounds engineered to scare prospective students:…

Danielle Liverance | May 26, 2026 at 9:20 PM EDT

Doctor Built a Million-Dollar Portfolio by Age 40. Here’s Why Financial Knowledge Before Big Income Matters.

On a recent episode of the White Coat Investor podcast, the host described Adam Wrench, a small-town Nebraska doctor who…

Don Lair | May 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM EDT

Gen X Started Saving Late: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Beat Yourself Up About It

On a recent Catching Up to FI podcast crossover with How To Money, the hosts laid out a sobering line…

Danielle Liverance | May 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM EDT

I’m 49 with minimal retirement savings and want to fund my son’s college: am I making a huge mistake?

A 49-year-old called the Rich Habits Podcast with a question millions of parents quietly carry: should I borrow to send…

Danielle Liverance | May 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM EDT

Family of Five Drowning in $85,000 Debt Gets Dave Ramsey’s Team to Chart a 3-to-4-Year Escape Plan

When RJ called The Ramsey Show with his wife, he laid out a situation that looks crushing on paper: three…

Danielle Liverance | May 26, 2026 at 7:07 PM EDT

The $1 Million Question Dave Ramsey Gets Wrong About Early Retirement

James, a 33-year-old caller on The Ramsey Show, told Dave Ramsey he had just crossed seven figures and wanted to…

Danielle Liverance | May 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM EDT

We’re Truck Drivers Expecting a Baby With $9K in Credit Card Debt: Are We Stuck?

“You need like the greasy food to keep you up, to keep you driving.” That is how Angie, a long-haul…

Carl Sullivan | May 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM EDT

Can You Retire at 63 With $1.6M? Expect to Cover a $57,000 Bridge Before Medicare Eligibility

You and your spouse are both 63. Combined retirement assets sit near $1.6 million. You want to stop working in…

Drew Wood | May 26, 2026 at 11:51 AM EDT

A $275,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Security Check

The average retired worker collected roughly $2,071 a month from Social Security in 2026, the result of a 2.8% cost-of-living…

Austin Smith | May 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey’s Blunt Warning to Aging Americans: Your Spouse’s Resistance Could Cost You Retirement

On the May 19, 2026 episode of The Ramsey Show, a 53-year-old warehouse manager called in with a wife who…

Ian Cooper | May 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM EDT

3 Reasons Retirees Should Reconsider Enrolling in a Standalone Medicare Drug Plan in 2026

You turn 65, sign up for Medicare, and a wall of mail arrives pushing standalone Part D drug plans. The…

Drew Wood | May 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT

Inflation Adjusted Dividend Income: How to Replace $80,000 in Today’s Dollars 20 Years From Now

A 50-year-old woman planning to retire at 70 on the equivalent of $80,000 in today’s purchasing power is actually targeting a…

Carl Sullivan | May 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM EDT

Can You Retire at 60 With $900,000? Don’t Forget Health Insurance Costs

You are 60, single, and have $900,000 saved. You want to stop working in 2026. The 401(k) math looks fine.…

Drew Wood | May 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT

How $450,000 Can Deliver a $27,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

A $450,000 portfolio generating a 6% blended yield produces about $27,000 per year in income. For many early retirees between…

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Accidental Death Insurance Is a Waste of Money, Says Clark Howard—Here’s What to Buy Instead

I took out $250,000 in student loans for a social work degree and now make $45,000 a year. Am I trapped?

Doctor Built a Million-Dollar Portfolio by Age 40. Here’s Why Financial Knowledge Before Big Income Matters.

Gen X Started Saving Late: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Beat Yourself Up About It

I’m 49 with minimal retirement savings and want to fund my son’s college: am I making a huge mistake?

Family of Five Drowning in $85,000 Debt Gets Dave Ramsey’s Team to Chart a 3-to-4-Year Escape Plan

The $1 Million Question Dave Ramsey Gets Wrong About Early Retirement

We’re Truck Drivers Expecting a Baby With $9K in Credit Card Debt: Are We Stuck?

Can You Retire at 63 With $1.6M? Expect to Cover a $57,000 Bridge Before Medicare Eligibility

A $275,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Security Check

Dave Ramsey’s Blunt Warning to Aging Americans: Your Spouse’s Resistance Could Cost You Retirement

3 Reasons Retirees Should Reconsider Enrolling in a Standalone Medicare Drug Plan in 2026

Inflation Adjusted Dividend Income: How to Replace $80,000 in Today’s Dollars 20 Years From Now

Can You Retire at 60 With $900,000? Don’t Forget Health Insurance Costs

How $450,000 Can Deliver a $27,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here’s the Fix

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can't Save a Dollar: 'I Just Can't Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes'

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here's the Fix

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Accidental Death Insurance Is a Waste of Money, Says Clark Howard—Here’s What to Buy Instead

I took out $250,000 in student loans for a social work degree and now make $45,000 a year. Am I trapped?

Doctor Built a Million-Dollar Portfolio by Age 40. Here’s Why Financial Knowledge Before Big Income Matters.

Gen X Started Saving Late: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Beat Yourself Up About It

I’m 49 with minimal retirement savings and want to fund my son’s college: am I making a huge mistake?

Family of Five Drowning in $85,000 Debt Gets Dave Ramsey’s Team to Chart a 3-to-4-Year Escape Plan

The $1 Million Question Dave Ramsey Gets Wrong About Early Retirement

We’re Truck Drivers Expecting a Baby With $9K in Credit Card Debt: Are We Stuck?

Can You Retire at 63 With $1.6M? Expect to Cover a $57,000 Bridge Before Medicare Eligibility

A $275,000 Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Social Security Check

Dave Ramsey’s Blunt Warning to Aging Americans: Your Spouse’s Resistance Could Cost You Retirement

3 Reasons Retirees Should Reconsider Enrolling in a Standalone Medicare Drug Plan in 2026

Inflation Adjusted Dividend Income: How to Replace $80,000 in Today’s Dollars 20 Years From Now

Can You Retire at 60 With $900,000? Don’t Forget Health Insurance Costs

How $450,000 Can Deliver a $27,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here’s the Fix

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