7 Key Signs You’re Wealthier Than You Think

Caitlyn Moorhead  Mon, September 22, 202  GOBankingRates

Controversial but consummately successful podcaster Joe Rogan once said he felt like he’d “made it” financially when he had enough money to eat at a restaurant at night without feeling guilty and stressed about what it cost the following day.

Rogan’s net worth is now estimated at $200 million, which is all the money in the world — unless you’re Elon Musk. Rogan’s $200 million fortune he made bloviating opinions is less than 0.05% of Musk’s $395 billion fortune he made building cars and rocket ships.

10 Genius Things Warren Buffett Says To Do With Your Money

Elyssa Kirkham  Sun, September 21, 2025   GOBankingRates

Warren Buffett is commonly referred to as the most prophetic and respected investor of all time. He is also known for his folksy charm and memorable quotes about the art of investing. As the “Oracle of Ohama” has an estimated net worth of around $150 billion, the proof is in the pudding.

When you’re aiming to reach the top of the mountain and want a competitive advantage, it’s usually wise to follow the footprints of those who have successfully made the climb before you, to the tune of billions of dollars. Your odds of investing success can increase exponentially if you learn and apply Buffett’s best investing tips.

Worth 1,000 Words

Adam M. Grossman  |  Aug 2, 2025

IN THE ANCIENT WORLD, before the invention of the printing press, the most common way to retain information was to build what’s known as a memory palace. The idea was to link words to images, because images are easier to remember.

I’ve found that this strategy works well in personal finance, and earlier this year I described some of the images that I rely on most. Below are several more.

What We Lose When We Retire

Jonathan Clements  |  Aug 26, 2023

WHEN WE RETIRE, we win back control over our daily life. Gone is the boss, the expectation that we’ll be at work at a certain hour, the worry about what the next office email will bring. We have a degree of freedom that, in many cases, we last knew when we were students contemplating a long summer vacation.

But even as we gain that freedom, there’s also much that we lose. If we’re to be happy retirees, we need to think hard about how we’ll cope with these losses. For some, what’s lost won’t seem all that bad. But for me—someone for whom work has been so central to my life—the seven losses below loom large.

This Single Thing Is The Biggest Warning You're Being Scammed, And It's Information We All Need

Noah Michelson  Tue, September 16, 2025 BuzzFeed

Financial scams have exploded in recent years, and it’s not just banks and corporations getting screwed out of big bucks. U.S. consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 — more than any previous year, and a 14% increase from 2022 — and all signs point to even larger losses in 2024.

So how do we protect ourselves from bad actors who want to steal our money and our identities?

3 Key Signs That You’re Losing Money to ‘Lifestyle Inflation’ — and How To Get Out of It

Laura Bogart    Mon, September 15, 2025 GOBankingRates

“Treat yourself.” This iconic line from “Parks and Recreation” has become a cultural mantra and, let’s face it, maybe even a personal motto at times. After all, you’ve just landed a raise. Not only are you bringing home a bigger paycheck, but you’re also working harder than ever to earn it. You’ve got every reason to, well, treat yourself.

But after a few splurges — maybe it’s bottomless brunches, a new bag, or just a couple of nights of takeout — you’re not feeling as flush as you expected. In fact, your bank account might still look a little too familiar.