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When you have an $8 million net worth, a $25 million trust fund from your parents, and a baby on the way, you may assume you’re on top of the world — especially if you are only 34 and have...
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Is a $10 million net worth the right amount for you to retire? A post in the Fat FIRE subreddit generated a lot of engagement. The Redditor mentions a Financial Samurai blog post that claims $10...
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A lot of people reach their mid-40s with little money saved for retirement. So if you’re that age and already have $1 million saved, you’re ahead of the game in a very good way. But let’s face...
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When I was in my 20s, I worked a very stressful job in finance that had me clocking in long hours and dealing with a lot of hassle during the day. The fact that it was a fairly hostile workplace also...
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One of the hardest decisions you might have to make as retiree, or near-retiree, is figuring out when to claim Social Security. And the reason that decision is so tough is that your filing age will...
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After years of pandemic-fueled high inflation rates, $100,000 ain’t what it used to be. For a 19-year-old college student, though, it’s still a lot of money to inherit. So when “John,” a...
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Do you like math? Do you like math when it gets really complex, verging on overly complicated, and when the question goes so far into the weeds that it misses the swamp for the swamp-grass? Then...
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Paying off the mortgage is a dream of many long-time homeowners, but should you cut down on that debt cost at the cost of saving for your future? As nice as it would be to live in a home that’s all...
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We’re often encouraged to do our best to save well for retirement. And you may have a certain savings goal you’re hoping to hit by the time your career comes to an end. But what about life’s...
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When I decided I was ready to have kids, one of the things I worried most about was having enough money to pay for their care and needs and meet my own financial goals. I’ve never been particularly...
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Saving for retirement in a tax-advantaged plan makes a lot of sense. Why not reap some IRS benefits in the course of building your nest egg? When it comes to finding the right home for your savings,...
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For many people, especially those focused on retiring at a young age, life is about being frugal to save up as much money as possible. Unfortunately, after achieving your goals and becoming rich, it...
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Many people love rules of thumb, like the 50/30/20 budget rule, which entails spending 50% of one’s income on needs and necessities (must-haves), 30% on wants (nice-to-haves), and 20% for paying...
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Many years of financial planning and saving can help you retire sooner. While it’s possible for some people to retire at 50, it makes more sense for most people to aim for retirement by 65 or...
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It’s arguably the biggest financial question of our generation: should I save up and pull the trigger on that dream (or starter) home or simply continue to rent and enjoy the extra liquidity that...
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