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Banking more than an eight-figure sum by one’s 40s seems like an impossible feat. Indeed, it’s pretty unrealistic to set the bar that high to be achieved that early in life. However, in the case...
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Wedding season can be a profoundly stressful time for attendees who not only need to make time in their busy schedules but also have to plan for travel, gifts, and all the sort. Indeed, things can...
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During my daily Reddit scroll, I came across a post that caught my attention. I also felt this topic is relevant to most Americans. From neighbors to colleagues to family, everyone interacts...
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You’ll often read about trust fund kids — individuals who grow up surrounded by wealth, attend fancy schools, and generally live a life of privilege from a very young age. But what if you don’t...
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When is it time to talk with an estate planning lawyer? This question was raised by a Reddit poster recently. The original poster (OP) said he is in his mid-thirties, has a net worth of $5.3 million,...
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A Reddit poster asked recently if they could retire despite their high spending. The original poster (OP) said he has turned 40, currently spends $250,000 per year, and has $19 million invested,...
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The baby boomer generation is undoubtedly the most important demographic for most investors to consider, from a sheer size and wealth standpoint. Holding more than half the nation’s wealth, this...
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Life insurance is an important purchase when you are young and have people depending upon your income. As you get older, however, continuing to pay premiums for insurance coverage can begin to make...
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When you’re choosing a credit card, you have a ton of different options available to you. You could get a card that offers points to redeem for free merchandise or miles you can use to take trips....
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When you consider the different methods you can utilize to earn money for retirement, an annuity is often a discussion worth having. For many people, the idea of guaranteed income is a comfort they...
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A reader wrote to 24/7 Wall St. recently to ask if he was ready to retire or not. This is an important decision that requires careful consideration of both savings and projected spending levels. Here...
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One of the best things about being retired is buying or doing something for yourself that you didn’t do while working. This might be picking up that sports car you’ve always wanted or getting...
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When you are deciding how much to save for retirement, there are lots of rules of thumb that you’ll read or hear. One of those rules says that you should have three times your salary saved by age...
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A Reddit poster got a late start on his 401(k) contributions and is concerned that he has just $75K saved at age 35. He’s currently making $130K per year, saving 12% of his income, earning an...
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Financial guru and podcaster Dave Ramsey is unafraid about professing his devout Christian faith. However, he usually mentions it when using Biblical teachings to illustrate advice concepts on his...
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