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Carl Sullivan | May 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT

The Identity Trap That Keeps People Working Years After They Can Afford to Quit

It was a peak career moment. Googler Adam Coelho stood in front of Google CEO Sundar Pichai and other execs,…

Carl Sullivan | May 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Tips for Setting Up Your First Rental Property, From the Retire SMART Podcast

Owning rental property can be a great income stream, but getting started isn’t easy. The Retire SMART Podcast recently offered…

Drew Wood | May 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM EDT

A $750,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $41,700 a Year

A $750,000 nest egg throwing off $41,700 a year in income works out to a blended yield near 5.6%. That…

Carl Sullivan | May 6, 2026 at 7:17 AM EDT

Ari Taublieb’s Retirement Warning: You’ve Hit Your Number, But Psychology May Stop You Cold

Many people say they can’t wait to retire. Yet when the time comes, many can’t take the plunge. “Most people…

Marc Guberti | May 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Travel rewards credit cards promise free flights, hotel stays, and exclusive perks. But is the reality really that simple? While…

Carl Sullivan | May 6, 2026 at 6:17 AM EDT

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

Traditionally, married couples have combined finances into one shared budget. But times are changing and there can be many good…

Don Lair | May 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM EDT

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

The Department of Justice’s 2025 healthcare fraud takedown charged 324 defendants with $14.6 billion in losses — more than double…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM EDT

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

The average retired worker collects about $2,071 a month from Social Security 2026, or roughly $24,852 a year. That sets…

David Beren | May 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2025 found that 27% of American investors own ETFs, yet those funds account for…

David Beren | May 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

American households closed out 2025 owing $18.8 trillion, and that number did not get there by accident. Debt has climbed…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The average U.S. public school teacher earns roughly $74,500 a year for about 180 instructional days of work, according to…

Christy Bieber | May 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

You’ve heard the advice over and over: You should be putting money into your 401(k) or IRA. And, on the…

Drew Wood | May 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDT

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

A thousand dollars a month can cover a car payment, a midrange health insurance premium, utilities, internet, and phone bills,…

Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM EDT

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

The unemployment rate sits at around 4.3%, technically inside the band the Federal Reserve calls a healthy labor market. Yet…

Carl Sullivan | May 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

Financial infidelity used to mean a hidden credit card or a secret checking account. Now AI is involved. On a…

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Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The Identity Trap That Keeps People Working Years After They Can Afford to Quit

Tips for Setting Up Your First Rental Property, From the Retire SMART Podcast

A $750,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $41,700 a Year

Ari Taublieb’s Retirement Warning: You’ve Hit Your Number, But Psychology May Stop You Cold

Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here’s the Fix

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can't Save a Dollar: 'I Just Can't Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes'

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here's the Fix

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

The Identity Trap That Keeps People Working Years After They Can Afford to Quit

Tips for Setting Up Your First Rental Property, From the Retire SMART Podcast

A $750,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You $41,700 a Year

Ari Taublieb’s Retirement Warning: You’ve Hit Your Number, But Psychology May Stop You Cold

Are Travel Points Credit Cards a Smart Strategy or a Deception?

Joint Bank Accounts Are Dying: Why Just 77% of Married Couples Share Money Now

The DOJ just charged 324 defendants in the largest Medicare fraud takedown ever — $14.6 billion that’s now reaching retirees’ statements

A $360,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays You More Than the Average Social Security Check

27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

Seven Out of Every Ten Dollars of Americans $18.8 Trillion Debt Is Tied To A House

A $1.25 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays More Than the Average Teacher Earns in a Year

The IRA and 401(K) Tax Trap That Catches Retirees off Guard

How to Build $1,000 a Month in Dividend Income

Is College Still Worth It? Ron Lieber’s Advice for Parents Navigating Shifting Job Market

Caleb Hammer Confronts Husband Hiding an AI Girlfriend From His Wife

Dave Ramsey Is Baffled by a Debt-Free Couple Making $100,000 Who Can’t Save a Dollar: ‘I Just Can’t Fill Up All the $1,000 Holes’

The Analyst Who Loved Bank Stocks for 15 Years Just Flipped. Here’s What He’s Buying Instead

Union Electricians Risk Leaving Pension Money on the Table, Here’s the Fix

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