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David Beren | Apr 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT

Why Cardiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s During Market Downturns While Most Investors Hold On

A cardiologist who retires at 60 with $2 million in a traditional 401(k) and delays Social Security until 67 has…

Christy Bieber | Apr 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM EDT

How Much Could Working Part-Time Reduce Your Social Security Checks?

Collecting Social Security doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re ready to give up working forever. Many people retire and claim benefits…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT

How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

It sounds nearly impossible on paper: a couple with a $250,000 annual income somehow is still running a $5,000 monthly…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM EDT

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

Cynthia from Missouri asked a question that probably crosses the mind of every investor who has ever looked at their…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

An $85,000 annual income sits right at the edge of what a $1.25 million portfolio can realistically deliver, but only…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A first-time homeowner called into The Ramsey Show on April 6 with a gut feeling he had made a mistake.…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

Most executives who participate in non-qualified deferred compensation plans spend more time thinking about how much to defer than about…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

At 54 with $1.8 million saved, you are in a strong position. The gap between “strong” and “finished” is exactly…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM EDT

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

You have $2.2 million saved, your bills are covered, and you show up at a retail store twice a week…

Ian Cooper | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM EDT

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

At 78, you’ve already cleared the first Requited Monthly Distribution (RMD) hurdle years ago. The distributions are mandatory, the tax…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

$400,000 invested at an 8% yield produces $32,000 a year from pipeline and midstream partnerships, roughly matching what the average…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

Shelley’s husband lost stock gains by pulling money out and reinvesting it, a decision that cost the family real money…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

$42,000 a year is a number that shows up in a lot of places: a modest retirement supplement, a part-time…

Jeremy Phillips | Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Eggs are cheaper. Butter is cheaper. Cheese has come down. And yet something feels off every time you push a…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

A breadwinner earning $170,000 a year called into The Ramsey Show recently with a frustration that cuts to the heart…

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Why Cardiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s During Market Downturns While Most Investors Hold On

How Much Could Working Part-Time Reduce Your Social Security Checks?

How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

Surprise! Millions of Americans Receive an Unexpected Bonus. Tax Refunds Just Surged 17%

XRP Price Analysis: Will XRP ETF Inflows Stall as Price Approaches $1?

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

Surprise! Millions of Americans Receive an Unexpected Bonus. Tax Refunds Just Surged 17%

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

Surprise! Millions of Americans Receive an Unexpected Bonus. Tax Refunds Just Surged 17%

XRP Price Analysis: Will XRP ETF Inflows Stall as Price Approaches $1?

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Why Cardiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s During Market Downturns While Most Investors Hold On

How Much Could Working Part-Time Reduce Your Social Security Checks?

How Can a Couple Making $250K Per Year Be Broke?

When It Doesn’t Make Sense to Move to Low-Fee Funds

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

Dave Ramsey Breaks Down the $8,000 Mistake: 68 Months to Break Even on an ARM

A Single 409A Mistake Can Trigger Taxes on Deferred Pay

54 With $1.8 Million: Why Maxing Out Your 401(k) Comes Before a Grandchild’s College Fund

What $2.2 Million in Retirement Savings Really Means When You Work for Purpose, Not Paychecks

We’re 78 and Want to Use Our 2026 RMD to Treat Our Kids and Grandkids to a Vacation. How Should We Approach This?

Turn $400,000 Into $32,000 of Pipeline and Midstream Income

Day Trading Cost This Couple Their Stock Gains. Here’s What Dave Ramsey Told Them

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Eggs Are Down 45% but Tomatoes Are Up 22%. Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Worse

Married With $170K Income but Drowning in Secret Debt? Dave Ramsey Says This Changes Everything

Surprise! Millions of Americans Receive an Unexpected Bonus. Tax Refunds Just Surged 17%

XRP Price Analysis: Will XRP ETF Inflows Stall as Price Approaches $1?

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

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