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Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM EDT

How One 58-Year-Old Added $14,000 in Social Security Benefits Through Self-Employment

A 58-year-old who just walked away from a three-decade corporate career and hung out a consulting shingle has a window…

David Beren | Jun 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM EDT

43% of Twenty-somethings Are Already Caregivers, but Hidden Costs Could Be Quietly Wrecking Their Retirement

Caregiving used to be framed as a midlife problem. A worker in their fifties would step in to help an…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 11:35 AM EDT

A $480,000 Bridge Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 60-Year-Old $3,200 a Month Until Social Security at 67

A 60-year-old who wants to retire immediately faces a straightforward challenge: Social Security benefits typically remain several years away. With full…

David Beren | Jun 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM EDT

Most Twentysomethings Are Already Saving for Retirement, But 47% Just Guessed How Much They Need

The twentysomething cohort is doing something past generations rarely did at the same age: they are actually saving for retirement.…

Jeremy Phillips | Jun 5, 2026 at 10:04 AM EDT

‘Your $200K Would Be $400K’: Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

A 71-year-old named Donna called into The Ramsey Show recently with a confession most retirees would rather bury. “During COVID…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 5, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDT

The 12-Month Social Security Do-Over Rule That Could Add $768 to Your Monthly Check

Picture a woman who turned 67 last fall, hit what Social Security calls her full retirement age (FRA), and filed…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 9:18 AM EDT

Five Boring Dividend Aristocrats That Quietly Pay $36,000 a Year on $850,000 Without a Single Yield Trap

Replacing $36,000 a year in income is roughly equivalent to generating the cash flow from a maximum Social Security benefit…

Christy Bieber | Jun 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

3.9% Social Security COLA Prediction Sounds the Alarm for Seniors

For Social Security retirees, a new prediction of a big raise in 2027 may seem like good news at first…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

How Rich Do You Need to Be to Retire in Naples, Florida?

Naples sits near the top of many retirement wish lists for a reason. Retirees are drawn by the Gulf beaches,…

Danielle Liverance | Jun 5, 2026 at 8:42 AM EDT

Clark Howard Says Delaying Social Security Locks In an 8% Raise Every Year. One Listener Did the Math and Found a $2,000 Medicare Catch.

I’ve been watching the Clark Howard claiming-age debate for years, and as someone who writes about retirement income planning weekly,…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT

A $1.1 Million Portfolio That Pays $5,800 a Month and Lets a 70-Year-Old Skip the 4 Percent Rule Entirely

A 70-year-old retiree with a $1.1 million portfolio who wants to generate $5,800 per month, or $69,600 annually, quickly encounters…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM EDT

At 56 With $940,000 Saved and a Stable Federal Job, the Math Tilts Toward Working Six More Years Than Most Calculators Suggest

A 56-year-old GS-13 federal employee covered by FERS, with 28 years of service and $940,000 in the Thrift Savings Plan,…

Marc Guberti | Jun 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM EDT

The 5-Year Roth Conversion Ladder That Lets a 52-Year-Old Tap a $1.5 Million 401(k) Before 59½ Without Penalty

A 52-year-old senior engineer walks out of the office for the last time with $1.5 million in a former employer’s…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 6:56 AM EDT

Replacing a $65,000 Salary With Business Development Company Income? Here’s What You’ll Need Invested

A 62-year-old single retiree seeking to replace a $65,000 pre-retirement salary faces a straightforward but important challenge: generating enough portfolio…

Drew Wood | Jun 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM EDT

The Real Cost of Retiring in America’s Most Famous Retirement Community

The Villages comes up frequently when readers ask us to stress test a retirement plan. It is the country’s best…

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How One 58-Year-Old Added $14,000 in Social Security Benefits Through Self-Employment

43% of Twenty-somethings Are Already Caregivers, but Hidden Costs Could Be Quietly Wrecking Their Retirement

A $480,000 Bridge Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 60-Year-Old $3,200 a Month Until Social Security at 67

Most Twentysomethings Are Already Saving for Retirement, But 47% Just Guessed How Much They Need

‘Your $200K Would Be $400K’: Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

The 12-Month Social Security Do-Over Rule That Could Add $768 to Your Monthly Check

Five Boring Dividend Aristocrats That Quietly Pay $36,000 a Year on $850,000 Without a Single Yield Trap

3.9% Social Security COLA Prediction Sounds the Alarm for Seniors

How Rich Do You Need to Be to Retire in Naples, Florida?

Clark Howard Says Delaying Social Security Locks In an 8% Raise Every Year. One Listener Did the Math and Found a $2,000 Medicare Catch.

A $1.1 Million Portfolio That Pays $5,800 a Month and Lets a 70-Year-Old Skip the 4 Percent Rule Entirely

At 56 With $940,000 Saved and a Stable Federal Job, the Math Tilts Toward Working Six More Years Than Most Calculators Suggest

The 5-Year Roth Conversion Ladder That Lets a 52-Year-Old Tap a $1.5 Million 401(k) Before 59½ Without Penalty

Replacing a $65,000 Salary With Business Development Company Income? Here’s What You’ll Need Invested

The Real Cost of Retiring in America’s Most Famous Retirement Community

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Up 500% in 2026: 1 Deeply Concerning Reason to Stand Pat on SanDisk Stock Despite the June Rebound

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A $900,000 Nest Egg at 65 Only Translates to About $36,000 in Real Annual Spending After Taxes and Inflation

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Up 500% in 2026: 1 Deeply Concerning Reason to Stand Pat on SanDisk Stock Despite the June Rebound

Personal Finance Articles

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How One 58-Year-Old Added $14,000 in Social Security Benefits Through Self-Employment

43% of Twenty-somethings Are Already Caregivers, but Hidden Costs Could Be Quietly Wrecking Their Retirement

A $480,000 Bridge Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 60-Year-Old $3,200 a Month Until Social Security at 67

Most Twentysomethings Are Already Saving for Retirement, But 47% Just Guessed How Much They Need

‘Your $200K Would Be $400K’: Dave Ramsey to 71-Year-Old Who Panic-Sold Retirement Account Twice

The 12-Month Social Security Do-Over Rule That Could Add $768 to Your Monthly Check

Five Boring Dividend Aristocrats That Quietly Pay $36,000 a Year on $850,000 Without a Single Yield Trap

3.9% Social Security COLA Prediction Sounds the Alarm for Seniors

How Rich Do You Need to Be to Retire in Naples, Florida?

Clark Howard Says Delaying Social Security Locks In an 8% Raise Every Year. One Listener Did the Math and Found a $2,000 Medicare Catch.

A $1.1 Million Portfolio That Pays $5,800 a Month and Lets a 70-Year-Old Skip the 4 Percent Rule Entirely

At 56 With $940,000 Saved and a Stable Federal Job, the Math Tilts Toward Working Six More Years Than Most Calculators Suggest

The 5-Year Roth Conversion Ladder That Lets a 52-Year-Old Tap a $1.5 Million 401(k) Before 59½ Without Penalty

Replacing a $65,000 Salary With Business Development Company Income? Here’s What You’ll Need Invested

The Real Cost of Retiring in America’s Most Famous Retirement Community

Stock Market Live June 10, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Sinks on Fear of War

Live Nasdaq Composite: Market Rout Deepens as Inflation Hits Three-Year High and Oil Climbs

Live: Will Oracle Crush Q4 Earnings After the Market Closes Tonight?

SMH vs. SOXX: Which Semiconductor ETF Is the Smarter Chip Bet?

Up 500% in 2026: 1 Deeply Concerning Reason to Stand Pat on SanDisk Stock Despite the June Rebound

Which Airline Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Delta, United, American, or JetBlue?

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