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New Report: The Age Most Americans Expect To Retire
When it comes to retirement, expectations can sometimes run ahead of reality. For instance, money expert Clark Howard makes no secret of the fact tha…
The Difference Between a Hard Inquiry and a Soft Inquiry on Your Credit Report
The beautiful thing about having a good credit score is that it allows you greater flexibility to finance many of the things you want and need. If yo…
How to Stack Tax Benefits for Even More Savings
A Mad Fientist reader shares how he utilizes tax-advantaged accounts to unlock even more cost-saving benefits! Read more → The post How to Stac…
The Most Popular Retirement Ages
If you’re like a lot of U.S. workers, you’re waiting for retirement with great anticipation. And you may be wondering when you can retire as well as …
How To Find Missing or Lost Retirement Accounts
Americans have reportedly lost or abandoned more than $1.6 trillion in retirement funds from previous employers. Fortunately, if you’ve lost re…
The Average Credit Score in America
Your credit score is a powerful three-digit number that largely dictates your borrowing and purchasing power in the United States. That’s why money e…
Fifth (and Final) Annual Update
It's been five years since I left my full-time job so here's my fifth (and final) annual update on post-FI life! Read more → The post Fifth (an…
Valuable Lessons from My Fifth Year of Freedom
It's been five years since I left my full-time job so here's my fifth (and final) annual update on post-FI life! Read more → The post Valuable …
What Are Dividend Stocks and Should You Invest in Them?
Is building a dividend portfolio a good idea, and what are the best dividend stocks? In this article, I’ll tell you why building a portfolio of…
How To Calculate Compound Interest
Whoever came up with the phrase “it takes money to make money” was probably a big fan of compound interest. One of the most powerful forc…
How To Retire a Millionaire With a 401(k) Plan in 19 Years
Funding your retirement is one of the most important financial goals you’ll ever pursue. But it can seem daunting, especially if you’re j…
What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
A solo 401(k) is a retirement plan for the self-employed. If you’re a business owner, a solo 401(k) is a way for you to access the same retirem…
How to Retire Early with Kids (14 of Them!)
Learn how to retire early with kids from the dad who has 14 of them! Rob shares how his family achieved FIRE six years ahead of schedule. Read more …
Best Financial Advisors in 2025
Type “best financial advisors” into your favorite search engine and you’ll get a variety of results including lists of robo-advisor…
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
If you want to learn how to find a financial advisor you can trust, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll explain how to …
Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
Vanguard Personal Advisor offers the personal touch and level of service of a traditional financial advisor at the price of a robo-advisor. In this a…
Early Retirement Extreme – A Systems Approach to Lifestyle Design
I finally talked to the person who introduced me to the idea of financial independence - Jacob Lund Fisker from Early Retirement Extreme! Read more &…
A Better Alternative to Resolutions and Goals
There's a better alternative to resolutions and goals...especially if you're pursuing financial independence and early retirement. Read more → …
Military FIRE – The Tax, Investing, and Travel Benefits of Military Service
Military servicemembers have access to incredible tax, investing, and travel benefits that can accelerate the journey to FI! Read more → The po…
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
You probably know that your credit score can drop if you don’t use credit responsibly, but there are some less than obvious things that can cause you…