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Carl Sullivan | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

“Our realtor literally laughed at us and then fired us,” said Hope, a recent caller on The Ramsey Show. She…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

Most people treat a Social Security filing like a one-way door. You walk through it, the check starts arriving, and…

Drew Wood | Apr 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM EDT

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

She did everything right. She saved diligently for decades, retired at 66 with $1.1 million in a traditional IRA, claimed…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 21, 2026 at 7:53 AM EDT

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Exercising incentive stock options feels like a windfall moment. You have the grant, the stock has run up, and you…

Christy Bieber | Apr 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM EDT

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

Social Security is one of the most critical income sources for retirees in the United States, but it is unfortunately…

Don Lair | Apr 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM EDT

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

When friends talk about retirement stress or career pivots, some people at the table already have more money than anyone…

Marc Guberti | Apr 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

Many people seek jobs that offer a good combination of high pay and low stress. While most jobs require giving…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM EDT

Self-Employed Workers Face 12.4% Social Security Tax Hit in 2026. Here’s How to Cut It

Running your own business means freedom, flexibility, and a tax bill that can feel like a gut punch. When you…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 20, 2026 at 10:24 AM EDT

529 vs. UTMA: Jade Warshaw’s Advice on Saving for Kids

A father named Josh called The Ramsey Show recently with a problem most parents would envy: He and his wife…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT

Social Security Abroad: The Countries Where Your Monthly Check Goes Furthest in 2026

One American couple spent 15 years in a penthouse apartment with river and mountain views, dining out several times a…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 20, 2026 at 10:16 AM EDT

Ramsey Show to Miserly Retiree With $2.4M: Don’t Be Afraid to Spend

Charlie is a retired IBM computer engineer with $2.4 million in net worth and 50 years of sports officiating under…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM EDT

Why High Earners in the 37% Tax Bracket Are Switching From Treasuries to Municipal Bonds

A 4.5% municipal bond yield and a 4.29% 10-year Treasury yield look nearly identical on paper. For someone in the…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 20, 2026 at 9:49 AM EDT

The Income Level That Makes 85 Percent of Your Social Security Check Taxable

A married couple each collecting Social Security discovers they owe taxes they never expected. Their benefits felt modest. Their IRA…

Drew Wood | Apr 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM EDT

Retiring at 67 With $950,000 Means Navigating a $7,200 Annual Gap Nobody Budgets For

Retiring at 67 with $950,000 saved and Social Security paying $3,200 per month looks comfortable on paper. Run the standard…

Drew Wood | Apr 20, 2026 at 9:06 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a $45,000 Salary on $700K Invested

$700,000 invested at a blended yield near 6.4% produces roughly $45,000 a year in income. That is a full-time median…

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‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

Self-Employed Workers Face 12.4% Social Security Tax Hit in 2026. Here’s How to Cut It

529 vs. UTMA: Jade Warshaw’s Advice on Saving for Kids

Social Security Abroad: The Countries Where Your Monthly Check Goes Furthest in 2026

Ramsey Show to Miserly Retiree With $2.4M: Don’t Be Afraid to Spend

Why High Earners in the 37% Tax Bracket Are Switching From Treasuries to Municipal Bonds

The Income Level That Makes 85 Percent of Your Social Security Check Taxable

Retiring at 67 With $950,000 Means Navigating a $7,200 Annual Gap Nobody Budgets For

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a $45,000 Salary on $700K Invested

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old's Medicare Costs

The Roth Conversion That Added $999.60 to a Retiree's Medicare Bill...Two Years Later

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

Personal Finance Articles

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‘Our Realtor Literally Laughed at Us’: Ken Coleman’s Advice to Mom Who Can’t Afford Home

Social Security Has a Hidden Do-Over Option. You Have Exactly 12 Months to Use It.

A 66-Year-Old With $1.1 Million Discovers the Tax Bomb Hiding Inside Her Traditional IRA

The $115,000 ISO Tax Trap: Why Exercising Stock Options in One Year Can Backfire

Jim Cramer Says This Controversial Social Security Solution Could Be The Best Fix

The Stealth Wealth Trap: Navigating Friendships When You’re Secretly Rich

I need a job that pays more than $100k, is low stress, and has good work life balance – where should I look?

Self-Employed Workers Face 12.4% Social Security Tax Hit in 2026. Here’s How to Cut It

529 vs. UTMA: Jade Warshaw’s Advice on Saving for Kids

Social Security Abroad: The Countries Where Your Monthly Check Goes Furthest in 2026

Ramsey Show to Miserly Retiree With $2.4M: Don’t Be Afraid to Spend

Why High Earners in the 37% Tax Bracket Are Switching From Treasuries to Municipal Bonds

The Income Level That Makes 85 Percent of Your Social Security Check Taxable

Retiring at 67 With $950,000 Means Navigating a $7,200 Annual Gap Nobody Budgets For

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a $45,000 Salary on $700K Invested

1 Plain-As-Day Dividend King to Buy and Never Sell That Has Increased Its Payout for 64 Consecutive Years

The RMD Trap: How a Single $95,000 Withdrawal Blindsided a 73-Year-Old’s Medicare Costs

3 Utility Stocks That’ll Pay Your Bills For Years

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