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Kevin O'Leary says early retirement is a terrible idea and shares why he'll never stop working
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When Mr. Wonderful speaks, the world should listen. At...
David Beren
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My coworker and I are in our late 30s — they have more in their 401(k) than I do in my pension
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Aaron Webber
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With an 800 credit score, can switching to a different credit card boost it even higher?
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David Beren
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I thought I was contributing to my 401k but I found out my boss has just been taking the money - what should I do?
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Aaron Webber
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Getting Ready to Retire But Worried About Inflation? How to Protect Yourself
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retirement represents a big shift in life, so it’s...
Maurie Backman
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Get Ready for the Smallest Social Security COLA Since 2021
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Maurie Backman
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Prediction: 3 Massive Ways Social Security Could Change in 2025
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Maurie Backman
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Thinking of Claiming Social Security in 2025? Do This First
Deciding when to claim Social Security has lifelong financial implications. It can impact the income you receive until you die, and even beyond if you have a spouse receiving survivor benefits....
Christy Bieber
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I'm 35 with a 790 credit score — here's exactly what I do to keep it so high
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Rich Duprey
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I'm a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA - what is it?
Today, let’s meet IMovedYourCheese on Reddit. Cheese is a higher earner who’s been diligently following the traditional retirement playbook by maxing her 401(k) out each year. With a steady...
Kristin Hitchcock
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I'm in my late 30s and have grown my 401k to $273k - is it still possible to hit $1 million by retirement?
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Joey Frenette
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I just discovered errors in my 401(k) due to HR mistakes — is this common?
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Kristin Hitchcock
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We're in our late 30s and already have $1 million in our 401(k) - where should we stash our extra savings?
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David Hanson
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The more I study the economy, the more I fear 401(k)s are doomed — am I overreacting?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Is it worth it to save money anymore? Does it make sense...
Aaron Webber
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My college friends suggest using a credit card for small purchases and paying it off immediately — is this a smart move?
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Kristin Hitchcock
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