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Carl Sullivan | Apr 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM EDT

Spouse’s Debt Is Like Cocaine: Advice for Couples With Radically Different Financial Strategies

A caller earning $170,000 annually recently called The Ramsey Show, frustrated with her husband’s habit of cycling through balance transfer…

Maurie Backman | Apr 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

What Happens to Your Retirement Plans If the Stock Market Drops 50%?

Investing in the stock market involves risk, and market downturns can happen unexpectedly, causing portfolio values to fall sharply. That’s…

David Beren | Apr 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM EDT

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

Nurses at non-profit hospitals can contribute to both a 403(b) and a 457(b) simultaneously, a combination that for-profit hospital employees…

David Beren | Apr 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM EDT

The 2026 Rule Change That Forces Workers Earning Over $145,000 Into Roth Catch-Up Contributions

Starting January 1, 2026, workers who earned more than $145,000 in the prior year can no longer make pre-tax catch-up…

Carl Sullivan | Apr 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDT

Should You Ever Loan Money to Your Kids? Dave Ramsey Says “No!”

Megan from New Jersey didn’t expect a car accident to become a lesson in family dynamics. After the crash totaled…

Christy Bieber | Apr 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

The Question Dave Ramsey Says Separates Wealth Builders from Everyone Else

Do your spending habits help build wealth or hold you back? Finance expert Dave Ramsey argues that the question you…

Maurie Backman | Apr 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT

Should I Create Jobs for My Friends So They Can Afford to Travel with Me?

Some people who build significant wealth prefer to keep their money to themselves, and that’s okay. When you work hard…

Joel South | Apr 8, 2026 at 5:16 AM EDT

5 Money Mistakes Many Americans Make That Are Quietly Stealing Their Financial Future

Carrying a credit card balance feels harmless until you do the math. At a 25% APR, the average American cardholder…

Christy Bieber | Apr 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

She’ll Inherit Large Sums and I’m Still Paying Half the Bills – Is This Arrangement Fair?

A Reddit user is in a very different financial position from his girlfriend because of their unequal levels of family…

David Beren | Apr 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

The Hidden Retirement Costs Tax Planning Can Help You Avoid

Whenever anyone is in a pre-retirement stage, one thing that often gets overlooked can become a major problem during retirement.…

Marc Guberti | Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

What High-Income Earners Can Do to Pay Less in Taxes

A 36-year-old software engineer recently posted a screenshot of his annual income in the Salary subreddit. His gross pay is…

David Beren | Mar 31, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Here Are 6 Reasons You Might Need a Financial Advisor

It’s reassuring to believe that building wealth can be as simple as buying a low-cost ETF and letting it grow…

Christy Bieber | Mar 30, 2026 at 3:17 PM EDT

How working while on Social Security could help or hurt your benefits

If you are hoping to collect Social Security benefits and have a job, there are rules you need to know.…

Maurie Backman | Mar 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM EDT

Social Security’s 2027 COLA May Be Higher Than Expected

If you’re someone who collects Social Security, there’s probably one question you find yourself asking throughout the year: What…

Rich Duprey | Mar 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT

Investing Without Training Wheels: Are Unsupervised Teen Brokerage Accounts Really a Smart Idea?

Introducing kids to stocks and investing at an early age has long been viewed as one of the smartest financial…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Spouse’s Debt Is Like Cocaine: Advice for Couples With Radically Different Financial Strategies

What Happens to Your Retirement Plans If the Stock Market Drops 50%?

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

The 2026 Rule Change That Forces Workers Earning Over $145,000 Into Roth Catch-Up Contributions

Should You Ever Loan Money to Your Kids? Dave Ramsey Says “No!”

The Question Dave Ramsey Says Separates Wealth Builders from Everyone Else

Should I Create Jobs for My Friends So They Can Afford to Travel with Me?

5 Money Mistakes Many Americans Make That Are Quietly Stealing Their Financial Future

She’ll Inherit Large Sums and I’m Still Paying Half the Bills – Is This Arrangement Fair?

The Hidden Retirement Costs Tax Planning Can Help You Avoid

What High-Income Earners Can Do to Pay Less in Taxes

Here Are 6 Reasons You Might Need a Financial Advisor

How working while on Social Security could help or hurt your benefits

Social Security’s 2027 COLA May Be Higher Than Expected

Investing Without Training Wheels: Are Unsupervised Teen Brokerage Accounts Really a Smart Idea?

What Jensen Huang Just Said About Elon Musk Shows Why Tesla May Be Worth More Than SpaceX

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

What Jensen Huang Just Said About Elon Musk Shows Why Tesla May Be Worth More Than SpaceX

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Spouse’s Debt Is Like Cocaine: Advice for Couples With Radically Different Financial Strategies

What Happens to Your Retirement Plans If the Stock Market Drops 50%?

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

The 2026 Rule Change That Forces Workers Earning Over $145,000 Into Roth Catch-Up Contributions

Should You Ever Loan Money to Your Kids? Dave Ramsey Says “No!”

The Question Dave Ramsey Says Separates Wealth Builders from Everyone Else

Should I Create Jobs for My Friends So They Can Afford to Travel with Me?

5 Money Mistakes Many Americans Make That Are Quietly Stealing Their Financial Future

She’ll Inherit Large Sums and I’m Still Paying Half the Bills – Is This Arrangement Fair?

The Hidden Retirement Costs Tax Planning Can Help You Avoid

What High-Income Earners Can Do to Pay Less in Taxes

Here Are 6 Reasons You Might Need a Financial Advisor

How working while on Social Security could help or hurt your benefits

Social Security’s 2027 COLA May Be Higher Than Expected

Investing Without Training Wheels: Are Unsupervised Teen Brokerage Accounts Really a Smart Idea?

What Jensen Huang Just Said About Elon Musk Shows Why Tesla May Be Worth More Than SpaceX

The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

Wes Moss Says One Dollar Over the Wrong IRMAA Threshold Can Cost a Retiree Up to $4,000 a Year and Most Advisors Never Mention It

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The Trumps Bought a Vineyard Near This Virginia Town. Can You Afford to Retire There?

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