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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…

Gerelyn Terzo | Apr 15, 2026 at 7:44 AM EDT

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

High earners who execute the backdoor Roth IRA correctly can still generate an unnecessary tax bill through one specific timing…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

Mary became a widow at 38 when her husband Kevin passed away, leaving her with farmland, their home, and a…

Joey Frenette | Apr 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

3 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Financial Planner

Choosing the right financial planner can matter when it comes to your financial future, and not all advisors are created…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM EDT

George Kamel Warns Debt Relief Clients: Get Out Now

“It’s like a Planet Fitness. They get you in real easy, but to get out, it’s an act of Congress.”…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 5:22 AM EDT

Balance Transfers Won’t Save You: Dave Ramsey’s Real Debt Solution for High Earners

“You make too much money to be this freaking broke.” That was Dave Ramsey’s verdict on a recent episode of…

Austin Smith | Apr 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM EDT

Shes Going to Honor Her Word. Im Just Taking It Out of Her Hide: Ramsey to Caller Losing $660K House After Mother in Law Backs Out

A caller on The Ramsey Show described a situation that started with the best of intentions and ended with a…

David Beren | Apr 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM EDT

The 401(k) Beneficiary Mistake That Could Send $400,000 to the Wrong Person

A $400,000 401(k) does not follow the will. It follows the beneficiary form. For a surprising number of account holders,…

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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

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

3 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Financial Planner

George Kamel Warns Debt Relief Clients: Get Out Now

Balance Transfers Won’t Save You: Dave Ramsey’s Real Debt Solution for High Earners

Shes Going to Honor Her Word. Im Just Taking It Out of Her Hide: Ramsey to Caller Losing $660K House After Mother in Law Backs Out

The 401(k) Beneficiary Mistake That Could Send $400,000 to the Wrong Person

After Tracking International Markets All Year These Are the 3 Dividend ETFs That Pay You Through the Outperformance

Why GENZ’s High Yield Can’t Survive Its Shift From Casinos to Apps

Apple Finally Released A Brand-New Siri. Then Its Share Price Cratered.

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

After Tracking International Markets All Year These Are the 3 Dividend ETFs That Pay You Through the Outperformance

Why GENZ’s High Yield Can’t Survive Its Shift From Casinos to Apps

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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

The Costly Backdoor Roth Mistake High Earners Make Every Year

Widow Who Kept Family Farm After Husband’s Death Discovers $15 Million Hidden in Debt Payoff Plan

3 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Financial Planner

George Kamel Warns Debt Relief Clients: Get Out Now

Balance Transfers Won’t Save You: Dave Ramsey’s Real Debt Solution for High Earners

Shes Going to Honor Her Word. Im Just Taking It Out of Her Hide: Ramsey to Caller Losing $660K House After Mother in Law Backs Out

The 401(k) Beneficiary Mistake That Could Send $400,000 to the Wrong Person

After Tracking International Markets All Year These Are the 3 Dividend ETFs That Pay You Through the Outperformance

Why GENZ’s High Yield Can’t Survive Its Shift From Casinos to Apps

Apple Finally Released A Brand-New Siri. Then Its Share Price Cratered.

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