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Episode 207. “I’m 40, burned out, and don’t know what’s next in my life”

Courtney (40) and Ray (41) have spent their entire adult lives in the structure of military life—but with retirement on the horizon, they’re about to face a future filled with choices for the first time. For Ray, that means walking away from the rank, routine, and pension he’s built for over 20 years and entering […]

What Dave Ramsey Wants You to Remember Before Touching Your 401(K)

hamdi bendali / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Ramsey has likened short-term market volatility to a noisy, erratic, and unhelpful tantrum. But over time, he argues, the market tends to behave […]

Trump’s SALT Deduction Cap Proposal: Potential Changes and Who Benefits

Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, it included a $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions […]

A Tariff Tsunami Is Coming: 10 Simple Ways to Stay Afloat

Tama2u / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The economic forecast is turning stormy for American consumers as a wave of tariffs threatens to wash away our purchasing power. From everyday essentials […]

Kevin O Leary Warns Social Security May Not Exist for Future Generations

Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Kevin O’Leary, known for his role on “Shark Tank,” has issued a stark warning about Social Security that’s making waves in retirement planning […]

Episode 203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to split everything 50/50”

Katie (33) and Robin (35) live together in New York City. They make a great team—high-achieving, organized, and generous with each other—but when it comes to money, their goals don’t always align. Katie wants to keep things simple: low fees, index funds, slow and steady growth. Robin, on the other hand, is deep in Reddit […]

Smart Money Strategies: Protecting Your Money in Uncertain Times

Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. With economic headwinds picking up speed and the U.S. economy contracting by 0.3% in early 2025, many Americans are understandably concerned about their financial […]

Publishers Clearing House to Pay $18.5 Million Over Deceptive Emails: Here’s Who Qualifies

Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Publishers Clearing House (PCH), a company widely known for its sweepstakes and prize giveaways, is now issuing refunds to hundreds of thousands […]