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Clay Halton

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Clay Halton

    If you can check off just 1 of these 3 financial boxes, you’re doing better than 50% of the US — how do you stack up? - AOL (opens the original)

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    It’s easy, and fairly common, to feel like you’re lagging behind everyone else when it comes to finances. A survey from Navigator Research in 2025 found that 53% of Americans felt behind where they expected to be financially (1). Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here’s what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord wit

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Clay Halton and Moneywise

    My husband and I have $250K saved at 59. I thought our retirement plan was solid until I learned my coworker saved $700K - AOL (opens the original)

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    It’s easy to feel confident about your retirement savings — right up until you find out someone your age has put away a lot more. Comparison can be particularly dangerous when it comes to money. Warren Buffett once made that point to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders: “As an investor, you get something out of all the deadly sins — except for envy,” he said in 2010 (1). “Being envious of someone else is pretty stupid.” Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mista

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Clay Halton and Vishesh Raisinghani

    Where do your retirement savings rank? Here are 5 wealth levels in America — from $0 to $2M-plus - AOL (opens the original)

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    There’s no single number that defines whether you’re financially prepared for retirement. Americans reach their later years with vastly different amounts saved, from nothing at all to portfolios worth millions. Where you fall on that spectrum can provide some useful context for your own retirement planning. Someone with $50,000 saved faces very different decisions from someone approaching $500,000 or $1 million — and reaching each new level can change what you need to prioritize next. Dave Ramse

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Clay Halton and Moneywise

    Retirement spending spree? Not so fast. Here are 4 big purchases boomers regret making — and how to avoid them - AOL (opens the original)

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    Retirement is supposed to be the time when you finally get to enjoy the money you spent decades saving. But that newfound freedom can also make the first few years surprisingly expensive. Financial planners sometimes divide retirement into three phases: the Go-Go, Slow-Go and No-Go years (1). During the Go-Go years, typically between ages 65 and 75, younger retirees may travel more, take up new hobbies and finally make some of the big purchases they put off while they were working. Dave Ramsey w

  5. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Clay Halton and Moneywise

    Do you have what it takes to join America's 1%? Here's how to build a first class portfolio today - AOL (opens the original)

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    This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Breaking into America’s top 1% requires a level of wealth and income that few households ever reach. According to ⁠Federal Reserve data, it took a net worth of roughly $11.15 million to enter the top 1% of U.S. households by wealth, based on the latest available minimum wealth cutoff data from the third quarter of 2022 (1). Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. He

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