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3 Things That Might Keep Baby Boomers Up At Night
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The quiet hours of the night can often bring reflection...
Chris MacDonald
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Ramit Sethi Says Doing This Every Year Could be Worth Thousands of Dollars
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Every December, author Ramit Sethi does a “rich life...
Ian Cooper
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I'm 35 with a $775k in my 401k - I should keep contributing to the 401k or put extra money in a brokerage account?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If you’re miles ahead of the 401(k) retirement savings...
Joey Frenette
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I'm 34 and went through a successful IPO that immediately bumped my net worth up $2 million - do I need to keep working?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Key points: A net worth in the millions is more than...
Aaron Webber
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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...
Kristin Hitchcock
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We're in our early 40s and already have $1 million in our 401(k) - is it a bad idea to start decreasing the amount we contribute?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. This Redditor has a question about slowing down 401k...
David Beren
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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...
Kristin Hitchcock
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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...
Kristin Hitchcock
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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...
Kristin Hitchcock
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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...
Kristin Hitchcock
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Here's When You Should (And Shouldn't) Max Your 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) plan will help you build up savings for...
David Beren
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Are Social Security Benefits Really Protected Against Inflation? Here's the Scoop
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. from 24/7 Wall St. Social Security benefits are...
Maurie Backman
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I'm 66 and Collecting $3,000 a Month in Social Security. Should I Wait to Start Tapping My $1 Million IRA?
The average retired worker on Social Security today collects about $1,924 per month. If you’re getting $3,000 a month from Social Security, you’re ahead of the game in that regard. And while you...
Maurie Backman
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Millionaire Kevin O'Leary says this is the 'worst curse' you can do when it comes to raising kids
Millionaire Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary of the popular TV show Shark Tank, is probably its most recognized cast member after billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. O’Leary’s no...
John Seetoo
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