Retiring early with $500,000 might sound impossible, but artificial intelligence suggests it’s achievable with the right strategy. When asked how to make this work, ChatGPT outlined a comprehensive plan based on established financial principles that could help you leave the workforce sooner than expected. 1. Apply the 4% Rule — With Adjustments The foundation of the plan centered on the widely recognized 4% withdrawal rule. This guideline suggests withdrawing 4% of your retirement savings in the first ...

Part-time work has become a common way for retirees to stay engaged, supplement income or ease into retirement. But once Social Security enters the picture, even small work decisions can ripple through benefits in ways many people don’t anticipate. Retirement experts explained how part-time income interacts with Social Security rules and why timing and planning choices matter more than many retirees expect. Why ‘Just a Little Income’ Can Have Outsized Social Security Effects Many retirees assume part-t ...

A 50-year-old Ohio woman wants to make a change. And a recent hospital stay that led to lost wages prompted her change of heart. Ann from Cincinnati called into The Ramsey Show because she is living paycheck-to-paycheck and has no retirement savings. Must Read Willing to admit she wasn’t good with money, she said she didn’t have a relationship with her family growing up to learn how to budget (1). Ann added that she was overwhelmed about where to start. Ramsey Show co-host Ken Coleman offered some opt ...

Bitcoin price has traded mostly flat over the past 24 hours near $68,000, reflecting continued indecision. The broader seven-day trend still shows a mild decline, highlighting the lack of strong bullish momentum. Yet one prediction market's positioning is telling a far more optimistic story. On Polymarket, the single largest February outcome, at 17%, expects Bitcoin to cross $75,000. This makes it the most popular directional bet as the month approaches its final week. However, market structure, on-chain a ...

Co-signing a student loan might feel like a short-term favor, but for many people it becomes a long-term financial risk. According to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz, more than 90% of private student loans require a co-signer, meaning two people are equally responsible for the debt. “A co-signer is often required for a private student loan because the student borrower has a thin or non-existent credit history,” Kantrowitz told CNBC (1). “They are an unproven asset.” Must Read That obligation do ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has confirmed that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has avoided a suspension of its license to manufacture and sell vehicles in the state after the automaker dropped the "Autopilot" term from its marketing activities. Tesla Drops Autopilot In an official statement released by the DMV on Tuesday, the DMV confirmed that Tesla had dropped the "Autopilot" term for its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). By doing so, the automaker has avoided "having its dealer ...

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) is among the 11 best military technology stocks to buy right now. On February 12, the company announced that its Berlin-based subsidiary, Planet Labs GmbH, had partnered with risk management system AXA Digital Commercial Platform (AXA DCP). Planet Labs PBC (PL) Partners with AXA DCP to Revolutionize Disaster Management and Prevention Under the agreement, AXA DCP will leverage data from Planet Labs’ satellites and basecamps, and integrate it with its AI-powered platform, which wo ...

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) is among the 11 best military technology stocks to buy right now. Earlier this month, the company provided an update on its role in delivering on the goals of the executive orders issued by the Trump administration in May last year to strengthen the nuclear energy industry. BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) Making Progress on Goals of Executive Order to Strengthen Nuclear Energy Industry The company said it was forging ahead on the production of TRISO nuclear fuel compacts ...

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is among the 11 best military technology stocks to buy right now. According to a report in TipRanks, the company’s executive vice president, Mark Rayha, sold over $1.5 million of common stock on Tuesday. Insider Activity at General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Sparks Buzz Among Investors The move has sparked buzz among investors who monitor trades like these to gain insights into the company’s outlook and strategy. Despite this significant insider trading activity, GD’ ...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is unloading millions of dollars' worth of ETH into a rapidly declining market. On February 22, Lookonchain revealed that Buterin withdrew 3,500 ETH— valued at approximately $6.95 million — from the DeFi protocol Aave. Within hours of the withdrawal, he had already sold 571 of those tokens for $1.13 million. Buterin's Selling Lands Amid Ethereum's Oversold Signals The sudden movement of assets highlights a stark contrast between Buterin’s stated long-term financial st ...