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We asked 4 financial planners for the biggest red flag in a client's spending, and they all said the same thing
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I’m in my 40s with millions in the bank – can we handle $220k a year in spending if I quit my $1 million tech job now?
The Chubby FIRE Reddit community discusses is a husband who makes $1 million per year can retire with a $12 million net worth ...
Here’s what a 6-figure salary really gets you in spending power per NYC borough
“After accounting for federal taxes, particularly high local taxes, and a cost of living 130.6% higher than the national ...
‘I really do not need the funds.’ I’m 72 and facing RMDs in mere months, but I don’t need the money or want the taxes. What’s my move?
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5 California cities are among happiest in America, new study says. Which ones?
According to a new report by SmartAsset, several of the happiest cities in the nation are in California. The financial data ...
Federal government plans to go after delinquent student loans. What you can do
In two weeks, loan holders will start the process of seeking money from borrowers who have missed payments for 270 days or ...
Grocery prices continue to rise, but some cities see higher spikes than others
The USDA's food price outlook, based on Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data from this year and last, forecasts ...
I’m 81 with $240K in mutual funds, no debt and living in a condo I’ve fully paid for. But am I ready for a major financial downturn?
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These 10 New York counties offer the most bang for your buck, study finds. See the list
Here's which New York counties topped the list. Putnam County, located in the Hudson Valley, scored 85.28 on SmartAsset's ...
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More than 22% of Americans don’t earn enough to be middle class: Do you?
Nationally, personal finance site SmartAsset recently found that range to be roughly $49,500 and $148,500 in household income. That’s up from $49,271 to $147,828 last year. At that threshold, however, ...
Ask an Advisor: Where Should I Put the $110k I’m Getting from My Divorce to Avoid Taxes and Medicare Increase?
I’m getting $110,000 from a 401(k) through a divorce QDRO. Where should I put the money to avoid excess tax and IIRMA ...