February 2025 FIRE Update – Retire by 40

Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? February was another hectic month at the RB40 household. I was busy fixing up our rental condo. That’s done and it’s listed for sale. Unfortunately, the housing market is very slow. It’ll probably take a while to sell. Now it’s a waiting game. On the personal finance … Read more

Spring Break 2025 – Retire by 40

Hey Everyone! I hope you’re enjoying Spring Break! This year, we are flying to visit my brother and his family in North Carolina. I haven’t seen my nephew and niece for a while so I’m really looking forward to it. We don’t have many plans for this trip. We’ll probably visit Raleigh and Seagrove (a … Read more

Social Security, 529/Roth Conversions, and HSAs: Q&A #2411

March 16, 2024 Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, WEP, GPO, 529 conversions, HSAs, and Roth conversions. (5:30) A listener from Ohio asks about a unique Social Security survivorship scenario relating to children under a different legal guardianship. (13:15) A Michigan listener looks for clarification on when his wife can begin … Read more

March 2025 FIRE Update – Retire by 40

Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? March was a pretty good month at the RB40 household. We visited my brother during Spring Break and had a great time. We are back in town now, and Spring is here! The nicer weather and longer daylight hours improve my mood tremendously. RB40Jr is back with … Read more

5 Top Stocks to Watch in December 2024: Market Insights and Predictions

5 Top Stocks to Watch in December 2024

5 Top Stocks to Watch in December 2024, savvy investors are looking for stocks that can deliver strong returns in December and beyond. With the markets continuing to adjust to economic conditions and technological advancements, there are several companies poised for growth. Here are five stocks to consider for your investment portfolio. Conclusion: As we … Read more

Global PayPal Outage: Login Issues and Transaction Failures Leave Millions Frustrated

Global PayPal Outage

On November 20, 2024, PayPal experienced a significant outage affecting users Global PayPal Outage. Many reported being unable to log into their accounts or complete transactions. The issue appeared widespread, impacting personal and business users alike, leading to delays in processing payments and accessing funds. What Happened? Reports began surfacing early on November 20 that … Read more