U.S. states where you can retire at 65 with less than $1 million
For many Americans, $1 million is seen as a savings benchmark for retirement. But in 32 U.S. states,…
4 ‘good enough’ financial moves to reach your goals with ‘less time and hassle,’ from a money expert
When it comes to managing your finances, you may feel like you have to do the most: reap…
How 32-year-old and her husband saved more than $500,000
Growing up, Lauren Perraut learned many money lessons from her dad, including “never spend more than you’re making”…
The No. 1 money move for neurodivergent savers, according to a money coach
Struggling to stay on top of your money is not a unique problem. But neurodivergent people — such…
29-year-old Army Reservist in Washington D.C. earns $82,000, saves 20%
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend…
27-year-old teacher couldn’t save money due to impulsive spending
Maddie Baker, 27, will be the first to admit she was an impulsive spender when she started teaching…
American parents are sacrificing financial security to help adult children
At 66 years old, one Sherman Oaks, California-based mom thought she’d be enjoying an empty nest with her…
I just started saving for a wedding—why do I feel so guilty about it?
Until very recently, aside from a small emergency fund, I’d never saved any cash. Instead, I carved out…
33-year-old went from making $15/hr to more than $100K in savings
Sarah Myers has had a sometimes-challenging financial trajectory. The 33-year-old works as a forester in federal land management…