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247staff | Nov 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM EST

Is the IRS Sitting on Your Money? The Overlooked Refunds Most People Miss

October 15th was the final deadline for filing your income tax return. While many people look forward to a refund,…

Christy Bieber | Nov 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST

Should You Listen to the Experts On When to Claim Social Security?

When should you claim Social Security? There are a lot of different answers to this question, depending on who you…

247staff | Nov 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM EST

A Roth IRA Conversion Sounds Smart, but Is It Right for Your 401(k)?

When you leave a job, it is usually a smart move to take your 401(k) with you. That does not…

247staff | Nov 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM EST

Why Ten Million Dollars Will Not Buy the Early Retirement You Think It Will

Is a ten million dollar net worth really the right number for retirement? A recent post in the Fat FIRE…

247staff | Nov 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM EST

Three Dave Ramsey Tips That Can Strengthen Your Financial Life

Dave Ramsey is a well known American personal finance expert, author, and radio host. He is one of the most…

Christy Bieber | Nov 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST

4 Big Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

The new year is approaching fast, and while you may be focused on the busy holiday season, it’s never too…

Aaron Webber | Nov 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM EST

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Credit Score Questions

24/7 Insights Credit scores are more new than most people realize, and we’re still in the testing phase. It can…

247staff | Nov 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST

Can You Still Trust the 4 Percent Rule? One 70-Year-Old Thinks You Should Not

Retiring is a major transition, and it is understandable that many people hesitate because they worry their savings will not…

247staff | Nov 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST

Can a $45k 401(k) at Age 29 Really Grow Into $4 Million?

At age 29, a 401(k) balance may not look impressive, and that is completely normal. Most people have only been…

Drew Cumens | Nov 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM EST

Dave Ramsay’s View on the Difference in How Rich People Approach Big Purchases

Dave Ramsey is known for keeping his advice simple and clear, offering the kind of tough guidance many people need…

Don Lair | Nov 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM EST

My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Some parents plan carefully so they can leave a generous inheritance to their children. But that does not mean they…

Maurie Backman | Nov 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM EST

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in…

Christy Bieber | Nov 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is crucial for retirees to maintain their buying power. The COLA helps to…

Austin Smith | Nov 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM EST

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

The myth that home equity loans create valuable tax deductions has persisted long after the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…

247staff | Nov 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

Whenever I hear about someone getting a pension from their job, I’ll admit — I feel a little jealous. Other…

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Is the IRS Sitting on Your Money? The Overlooked Refunds Most People Miss

Should You Listen to the Experts On When to Claim Social Security?

A Roth IRA Conversion Sounds Smart, but Is It Right for Your 401(k)?

Why Ten Million Dollars Will Not Buy the Early Retirement You Think It Will

Three Dave Ramsey Tips That Can Strengthen Your Financial Life

4 Big Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Credit Score Questions

Can You Still Trust the 4 Percent Rule? One 70-Year-Old Thinks You Should Not

Can a $45k 401(k) at Age 29 Really Grow Into $4 Million?

Dave Ramsay’s View on the Difference in How Rich People Approach Big Purchases

My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Is the IRS Sitting on Your Money? The Overlooked Refunds Most People Miss

Should You Listen to the Experts On When to Claim Social Security?

A Roth IRA Conversion Sounds Smart, but Is It Right for Your 401(k)?

Why Ten Million Dollars Will Not Buy the Early Retirement You Think It Will

Three Dave Ramsey Tips That Can Strengthen Your Financial Life

4 Big Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

The Average American Can’t Answer These Simple Credit Score Questions

Can You Still Trust the 4 Percent Rule? One 70-Year-Old Thinks You Should Not

Can a $45k 401(k) at Age 29 Really Grow Into $4 Million?

Dave Ramsay’s View on the Difference in How Rich People Approach Big Purchases

My Father Left Me $4 Million, My Step Sister Feels Entitled to a Piece

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Arrive on Time?

Dave Ramsey: ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Tax Write-Off on a HELOC’

Choosing $24,000 Now or $100 a Month Forever: Here’s What I Learned

The Divorced Spouse Strategy That Adds $14,400 a Year for a 66-Year-Old Whose Ex Is Still Alive

Your Adult Child Has a Chronic Health Condition and Needs Your Help. What Retirees Should Know

PBW’s 34% Year-to-Date Gain Masks a Brutal Five-Year Pattern Every Rate Cycle Repeats

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