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Caleb Hammer blasts 27-year-old who cashed out her 401(k) twice to fund a home down payment — with penalties

She cashed out her 401(k) twice to help buy her first home — and got hit with IRS penalties for it. Caleb Hammer says she's now "desperately behind" on retirement, having lost a full decade of compound growth. Here's what she could have done instead.

Godwin Oluponmile

Hosts Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze take a call from a Texas woman with a financial problem.

Life • 8h ago

She got $1M from her divorce — but she's keeping it secret from her boyfriend. Dave Ramsey gives her the hard truth

When should you tell a new partner about your wealth?

Laura Grande

Life • 8h ago

She got $1M from her divorce — but she's keeping it secret from her boyfriend. Dave Ramsey gives her the hard truth

When should you tell a new partner about your wealth?

Laura Grande

Josh D’Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase

News • 8h ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro quit art school after a 2 a.m. welding session — and spent the next 28 years climbing to the top

The head of the Walt Disney Company says listening to others is one of the biggest lessons he’s learned as an executive.

Rebecca Payne

News • 8h ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro quit art school after a 2 a.m. welding session — and spent the next 28 years climbing to the top

The head of the Walt Disney Company says listening to others is one of the biggest lessons he’s learned as an executive.

Rebecca Payne

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Investing • 10h ago

Ray Dalio predicted the 1982 debt crisis — and it nearly destroyed him anyway. The trap that gets even smart investors

Bridgewater’s legendary founder made a big blunder in his early career. Find out why Ray Dalio nearly lost it all, even though he was “right,” and how it changed his mindset.

By Eric Esposito

Investing • 10h ago

Ray Dalio predicted the 1982 debt crisis — and it nearly destroyed him anyway. The trap that gets even smart investors

Bridgewater’s legendary founder made a big blunder in his early career. Find out why Ray Dalio nearly lost it all, even though he was “right,” and how it changed his mindset.

By Eric Esposito

Vivian Tu speaks onstage during the "Networth And Chill" featured session during the 2026 SXSW Conference.

Investing • 10h ago

Vivian Tu says if you don't own stock, companies are 'screwing you over' — the uncomfortable logic behind it

The host of Your Rich BFF presents a simple argument: invest, or get left behind.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Investing • 10h ago

Vivian Tu says if you don't own stock, companies are 'screwing you over' — the uncomfortable logic behind it

The host of Your Rich BFF presents a simple argument: invest, or get left behind.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

News • 11h ago

New moms are crossing the border to Mexico for 'mommy makeovers' to cut costs on cutting sizes

Mexico is one of the world’s leading destinations for cosmetic surgery. Experts explain the price and proximity appeal — and what to keep in mind before you book a ticket.

By AnnaMarie Houlis

News • 11h ago

New moms are crossing the border to Mexico for 'mommy makeovers' to cut costs on cutting sizes

Mexico is one of the world’s leading destinations for cosmetic surgery. Experts explain the price and proximity appeal — and what to keep in mind before you book a ticket.

By AnnaMarie Houlis

Dimon's career step down ending up landing him at the top.

News • 11h ago

Jamie Dimon was fired from Citigroup at 42 — he turned a $20 billion bank into America's most profitable

The JPMorgan Chase CEO’s career comeback is one for the books.

By Em Norton

News • 11h ago

Jamie Dimon was fired from Citigroup at 42 — he turned a $20 billion bank into America's most profitable

The JPMorgan Chase CEO’s career comeback is one for the books.

By Em Norton

A group of friends partying during a bachelor party.

Managing Money • 11h ago

He spent $1,500 on a friend's bachelor party, then got uninvited to the wedding — experts are divided on refunds

If you spent four figures on a bachelor party and then were uninvited to the wedding, you probably aren't getting your money back. However, experts are split on whether you should raise the issue.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 11h ago

He spent $1,500 on a friend's bachelor party, then got uninvited to the wedding — experts are divided on refunds

If you spent four figures on a bachelor party and then were uninvited to the wedding, you probably aren't getting your money back. However, experts are split on whether you should raise the issue.

By Christy Bieber

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Don't make a payment on someone else's debt before being sure it's your obligation.

Managing Money • 12h ago

A $5,300 hospital bill arrived 5 years after her husband's death — she may not owe a single dollar

Before reaching into your retirement savings, find out who actually has to pay the bill.

By Laura Grande

Managing Money • 12h ago

A $5,300 hospital bill arrived 5 years after her husband's death — she may not owe a single dollar

Before reaching into your retirement savings, find out who actually has to pay the bill.

By Laura Grande

Older woman smiles while stretching exercise bands in front of her at outdoor gym.

Managing Money • 12h ago

These 7 simple ‘financial fitness’ tasks could save you serious coin — and you can get them each done in under an hour

Seven days, one hour a day, and some big savings in just one week. You won't even have to break a sweat.

By Rebecca Payne

Managing Money • 12h ago

These 7 simple ‘financial fitness’ tasks could save you serious coin — and you can get them each done in under an hour

Seven days, one hour a day, and some big savings in just one week. You won't even have to break a sweat.

By Rebecca Payne

Rearview of a senior couple taking a walk along a wooden foot bridge at the beach.

Retirement • 12h ago

From Florida to Nevada, retirees are fleeing to no-tax states in search of financial 'heaven.' They don't always find it

Yes, taxes matter, but retirees need to see the bigger picture when changing states.

By Brian O’Connell

Retirement • 12h ago

From Florida to Nevada, retirees are fleeing to no-tax states in search of financial 'heaven.' They don't always find it

Yes, taxes matter, but retirees need to see the bigger picture when changing states.

By Brian O’Connell

Retirement • 12h ago

Suze Orman says there's a four-year window to supercharge your 401(k) — and the clock starts at 60

Here’s what to know about catch-up contributions and how they could speed up your savings goals.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Retirement • 12h ago

Suze Orman says there's a four-year window to supercharge your 401(k) — and the clock starts at 60

Here’s what to know about catch-up contributions and how they could speed up your savings goals.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

It's possible left-handedness is more common among CEOs.

News • 12h ago

Gates, Bloomberg an Zuckerberg are all left-handed — and a new study says that gives their companies an edge

Data suggests left-handed leaders may be more innovative and better at communicating.

By Laura Boast

News • 12h ago

Gates, Bloomberg an Zuckerberg are all left-handed — and a new study says that gives their companies an edge

Data suggests left-handed leaders may be more innovative and better at communicating.

By Laura Boast

Man looking through treasures found in storage locker

Managing Money • 13h ago

A New Jersey high schooler banked $135,000 in a single year flipping abandoned storage lockers

Haskell started with a $10 unit, found $36,000 worth of art and built a six-figure business before graduation — while most of his classmates were polishing college essays.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Managing Money • 13h ago

A New Jersey high schooler banked $135,000 in a single year flipping abandoned storage lockers

Haskell started with a $10 unit, found $36,000 worth of art and built a six-figure business before graduation — while most of his classmates were polishing college essays.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Older man seen from behind, sitting on a porch swing.

Retirement • 14h ago

AARP says these are the 7 best states to avoid extreme weather — why a Sun Belt state could scorch your savings

Today’s forecast calls for a serious rethink if you want to retire in the sun.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Retirement • 14h ago

AARP says these are the 7 best states to avoid extreme weather — why a Sun Belt state could scorch your savings

Today’s forecast calls for a serious rethink if you want to retire in the sun.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Woman paying for her own dinner on a date.

Managing Money • Sep 17

My boyfriend, 45, makes $30,000 more than me — but we still split our bills equally. Am I getting ripped off here?

Experts don't believe a 50/50 split is fair, but many couples choose this option anyway.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • Sep 17

My boyfriend, 45, makes $30,000 more than me — but we still split our bills equally. Am I getting ripped off here?

Experts don't believe a 50/50 split is fair, but many couples choose this option anyway.

By Christy Bieber

Photo of a woman looking upset and holding a credit card and phone

News • Sep 17

‘The benefits are kind of going away’: Rewards cards rules make it harder to get your money’s worth — how you still can

The good news is that experts believe rewards cards can still be valuable if you know how to use them right.

By Christy Bieber

News • Sep 17

‘The benefits are kind of going away’: Rewards cards rules make it harder to get your money’s worth — how you still can

The good news is that experts believe rewards cards can still be valuable if you know how to use them right.

By Christy Bieber

An elderly couple welcomes the next generation to their home.

Real Estate • Sep 17

Boomers get heat for their big homes, but this couple downsized into a 'granny pod.' Would it work for you?

A granny pod offers an alternative multigenerational living arrangement that allows everyone to have their own space — and could save money in the long run.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Real Estate • Sep 17

Boomers get heat for their big homes, but this couple downsized into a 'granny pod.' Would it work for you?

A granny pod offers an alternative multigenerational living arrangement that allows everyone to have their own space — and could save money in the long run.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Managing Money • Sep 17

I loaned a friend $3,000 a few months ago — now he won’t return my calls. How do I get my money back now?

Loaning a large sum of money to a friend is almost always going to end in disaster. You may have few options to recover your funds, but you can learn an important lesson for the future.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • Sep 17

I loaned a friend $3,000 a few months ago — now he won’t return my calls. How do I get my money back now?

Loaning a large sum of money to a friend is almost always going to end in disaster. You may have few options to recover your funds, but you can learn an important lesson for the future.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • Sep 17

Living kidney donors spend thousands in hidden costs — here's how to offset the price

Donating an organ to your family member can be a life saving move, but 89% of donors end up losing money in the process.

By Em Norton

Managing Money • Sep 17

Living kidney donors spend thousands in hidden costs — here's how to offset the price

Donating an organ to your family member can be a life saving move, but 89% of donors end up losing money in the process.

By Em Norton

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