Lastest Stories by Kristin Hitchcock

I've been contributing to my 401(k) since my 20s — but why don't I feel financially secure yet?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. At 35, No_Independence5418 is wrestling with a dilemma...
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I'm 41 with no kids and no debt - how should I factor in my $500k in a 401(k) into my early retirement plans?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In the realm of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire...
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The Biggest Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Put a Dime Into a 401(k)
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A 401(k) can be a powerful retirement savings tool....
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The Most-Searched Military Bases This Year
Many people search for information about military bases. In 2024, the search for information about these bases surged, driven by their influence on international security, technological advancements,...
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The Most-Searched Budgeting Tools of 2024
Budgeting tools have become an essential part of modern financial planning. While many people used to keep budgets with pen and paper, most today track expenses and set financial goals on apps....
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If your household brings in $400k per year, this is how much you should have saved by your mid-40s
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If your household earns $400,000 annually, you should...
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I already have almost $2 million saved for retirement - should I still max out my employer-offered 401k?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Trying to decide how to finance a home is always...
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We banked $4 million in retirement and moved to another country in our early 40s - are we set up to really never work again?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Reddit is a treasure trove of real-life stories, and one...
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"I regret buying the BMW" - Personal finance expert Suze Orman gives her best advice to this young woman
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In a recent “Millennial Money” video, Wendy, a...
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My wife and I are set to receive a large inheritance later in life - can we afford to stop stashing so much money in our 401(k)?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Trying to balance long-term savings and enjoying life...
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We're planning on moving and have a house that's valued at $3 million - we should keep it and rent it out or just sell it?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A recent post on Reddit’s FatFire forum brought up a...
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I'm in my 30s with $2.4 million in my brokerage account but only $120k in my employer 401(k)- what should I do with this account?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The r/ChubbyFIRE community is full of interesting...
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My wife makes over $1 million per year and is now demanding post nuptial agreement - is it a smart idea to sign it?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When I was scrolling through Reddit’s r/fatFIRE...
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I'm a 38 year old with $380k coming in annually and looking for optimal tax strategies that would impact my 401k
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In a recent Reddit post, a user (32M) and their husband...
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We're in our 40s with $9 million in net worth and we think we are ready to retire but we feel anxious
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. During one of my recent Reddit scrolls, I came across a...
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