Americans are leaning on credit cards more than ever as inflation (while cooling) continues to drive up the prices of necessities and strain household budgets. According to recent data from the ...

The maximum Social Security benefit will be increasing in 2026. If you want to max out your benefits, you need to earn a high salary. You also need to make sure you have a plan to delay your benefits ...

Today's record-high home equity levels have made home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) an especially attractive option right now for everything from home improvements to debt consolidation. And as high ...

I've seen plenty of financially responsible people max out a credit card. Whatever the reason, the moment you swipe and hit that limit, things change. And not just in ways you can see. Sure, you know ...

A very small percentage of people manage to max out a 401(k). There's a reason workers today are strongly encouraged to save well for retirement. Not only is it hard to live on Social Security alone ...

There are many places to put your money after maxing out 401(k) contributions. You could enjoy the triple tax benefits an HSA offers. You could continue investing for retirement in an IRA, or switch ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: Max out your 401 (k). That advice ranks right up there with "eat healthy" and "get regular exercise." No doubt, this retirement savings strategy, which relies ...

In 2025, the maximum monthly Social Security benefit is $5,108 per month. It's not 100% clear exactly how large the maximum monthly benefit will be in 2026, but based on current estimates of benefit ...