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Casey B. Renner

Casey B. Renner

Benzinga Staff Writer

About Casey B. Renner

Casey B. Renner is a personal finance writer with a journalism degree and eight years of experience crafting engaging content for reputable media houses like Bustle and Orbitz. She’s married and shares her home with three adorable dogs.

Articles by Casey B. Renner

Husband Wants $14K From Wife’s $20K-Plus Savings, Rejects Repayment Contract, And Says, ‘We’re Family’
Husband Wants $14K From Wife’s $20K-Plus Savings, Rejects Repayment Contract, And Says, ‘We’re Family’
Her husband asked to borrow $14,000 from her $20,000-plus savings but refused to say what he needed it for. The 36-year-old-woman was still willing to lend him the money, but only if he signed a contract promising to
After Divorce, 46-Year-Old Has $300K In Retirement Savings And Nearly $93K In Debt — ‘I Feel It’s Manageable’
After Divorce, 46-Year-Old Has $300K In Retirement Savings And Nearly $93K In Debt — ‘I Feel It’s Manageable’
A woman earning $80,000 a year had more than $300,000 saved for retirement, but a divorce and several costly decisions left her with about $93,000 in debt. Her boyfriend thought she was in terrible financial shape. She
After Their Brothers Got $50K Each For Homes, Newlyweds Put Money Left From A $50K Wedding Gift Toward A House — Their Parents Are Furious
After Their Brothers Got $50K Each For Homes, Newlyweds Put Money Left From A $50K Wedding Gift Toward A House — Their Parents Are Furious
After receiving a $50,000 wedding gift, a couple kept their ceremony small. Their decision about the rest of the money sparked a family fight. "My argument is that I got married and had leftover money," they
Worker With $600 Saved Says, ‘I’m Ready To Move Out’ At 34, But $22,500 In Debt Has Them Feeling ‘So Behind In Life’
Worker With $600 Saved Says, ‘I’m Ready To Move Out’ At 34, But $22,500 In Debt Has Them Feeling ‘So Behind In Life’
A worker had never lived away from their parents, and at 34, they were beginning to wonder whether they ever would. Their income had improved, but bills and debt left little room to save for a place of their
Teacher, 27, Has $70K ‘Doing Nothing’ In Savings — Partner Wants To ‘Put Her Money To Work’ Without Moving Too Fast
Teacher, 27, Has $70K ‘Doing Nothing’ In Savings — Partner Wants To ‘Put Her Money To Work’ Without Moving Too Fast
A teacher had saved $70,000 by 27 but had never opened an investment account, although she had a pension through work. Her partner wanted to help her get started without pushing her into too many changes at
Finally ‘Building Something’ At 29, They Fear Supporting Parents With Almost No Retirement Savings — ‘How Do I Protect My Own Financial Future?’
Finally ‘Building Something’ At 29, They Fear Supporting Parents With Almost No Retirement Savings — ‘How Do I Protect My Own Financial Future?’
One worker’s parents had almost no retirement savings and were beginning to hint that they would need financial help as they grew older. "I’m not wealthy but I’m finally starting to feel like I’m building
Parent Of 4 With No College Degree Nearly Triples Pay To $370K. ‘How Do I Not Mess This Golden Opportunity Up?’
Parent Of 4 With No College Degree Nearly Triples Pay To $370K. ‘How Do I Not Mess This Golden Opportunity Up?’
A parent of four who grew up poor and never attended college landed a senior leadership role paying more than they ever imagined. After years of stretching one income across a family of six, they suddenly had more money
37-Year-Old Has $2.2M But Is Burning Out At Work — ‘I’m Afraid To Leave Right Now’
37-Year-Old Has $2.2M But Is Burning Out At Work — ‘I’m Afraid To Leave Right Now’
The closer a 37-year-old got to early retirement, the harder it became to keep pushing through a job that had left them burned out and worried about their health. They and their spouse had built a $2.2 million net
Man, 28, Says $42K Salary Isn't Enough To Get Ahead After Moving Out — ‘Prolong Living At Home’
Man, 28, Says $42K Salary Isn't Enough To Get Ahead After Moving Out — ‘Prolong Living At Home’
A 28-year-old man noticed that everyone his age he knew who had managed to build solid savings had made the same choice. They had remained with their parents longer. "Prolong living at home," he wrote on
Widowed Dad With $4M Torn Over His $350K-A-Year Job And More Time With 5-Year-Old Son — ‘My Brain Says Keep Going’
Widowed Dad With $4M Torn Over His $350K-A-Year Job And More Time With 5-Year-Old Son — ‘My Brain Says Keep Going’
A widowed dad with a $4 million net worth is wondering how much longer he should keep earning $350,000 a year when his job leaves him exhausted and with little energy for his 5-year-old son. The 36-year-old’s
Man With $2.2M Says ‘I’m Burned Out’ And Wants To Retire While His Wife Keeps Working — ‘I Still Feel Uncomfortable’
Man With $2.2M Says ‘I’m Burned Out’ And Wants To Retire While His Wife Keeps Working — ‘I Still Feel Uncomfortable’
A 47-year-old man with $2.2 million is burned out after years in demanding executive roles and wants to retire. His wife, 43, recently landed a job with a major salary increase and has no plans to stop
29-Year-Old Bought A $411K Home A Year Before — Divorce Has Them Torn Between Keeping It And Selling: ‘What Would You Do?’
29-Year-Old Bought A $411K Home A Year Before — Divorce Has Them Torn Between Keeping It And Selling: ‘What Would You Do?’
A 29-year-old physical therapist bought a $411,000 home with their husband less than a year ago. Now they’re getting divorced and have to decide whether to keep the house or sell it. They earn about $90,000 a year
Parent Ready To Retire At 55 Says Quitting High-Paying Job ‘Feels Wrong’ While Their Kids Struggle To Find Work — ‘But I’m Sooo Tired!’
Parent Ready To Retire At 55 Says Quitting High-Paying Job ‘Feels Wrong’ While Their Kids Struggle To Find Work — ‘But I’m Sooo Tired!’
A parent nearing 55 is ready to retire, but leaving a high-paying job "feels wrong" while their adult children struggle to find work after college. "I didn’t expect this to be the reason we push off
58-Year-Old With $2M Was Laid Off And Realized They Could Retire. Then They Got A Lucrative Job Offer
58-Year-Old With $2M Was Laid Off And Realized They Could Retire. Then They Got A Lucrative Job Offer
More than a year after being laid off, a 58-year-old had discovered they could live on less and enjoyed not going to work every day. A lucrative job offer suddenly gave them a reason to reconsider. "Anyone in a
Divorce Left Them With $250K Mortgage At 5.85% — They Paid It Off In 2.5 Years And Say, ‘I’m Glad I Did It This Way’
Divorce Left Them With $250K Mortgage At 5.85% — They Paid It Off In 2.5 Years And Say, ‘I’m Glad I Did It This Way’
A divorce left someone pursuing financial independence with a $250,000 mortgage at 5.85%. After a few good years in their business, they put the extra money toward the house and paid it off in just 2.5 years. Paying
People Thought 39-Year-Old Was Crazy To Retire With $700K — 10 Years Later, Their Portfolio Is Worth Up To $1.5 Million
People Thought 39-Year-Old Was Crazy To Retire With $700K — 10 Years Later, Their Portfolio Is Worth Up To $1.5 Million
A 39-year-old retired with $700,000 even though a lot of people didn’t think it was enough. A decade later, their portfolio is now worth as much as $1.5 million, despite spending those years living off their
55-Year-Old With $5M Is Months From Retirement — ‘Ideally We’d Die With Zero,’ But Asks How To Spend It Without Running Out
55-Year-Old With $5M Is Months From Retirement — ‘Ideally We’d Die With Zero,’ But Asks How To Spend It Without Running Out
A 55-year-old is eight months away from retirement with $5 million saved, but preserving that fortune isn’t his goal. The couple wants to enjoy the money they spent years accumulating while making sure it lasts for the
28-Year-Old Has $2.1M Invested And Paid-Off $650K Home, But Still Works An $80K Job — ‘Not Sure What’s Next’
28-Year-Old Has $2.1M Invested And Paid-Off $650K Home, But Still Works An $80K Job — ‘Not Sure What’s Next’
A 28-year-old has enough money to seriously consider leaving the workforce, but they haven’t walked away yet. Their job covers living expenses and provides health insurance, even though they don’t enjoy the work. Now
Teacher, 22, Lost Both Parents And Inherited About $150K — Now They're Afraid of Making the Wrong Move, 'I Truly Don't Know What to Do'
Teacher, 22, Lost Both Parents And Inherited About $150K — Now They're Afraid of Making the Wrong Move, 'I Truly Don't Know What to Do'
A 22-year-old teacher lost both parents in a car accident and received about $150,000 from their military life insurance policies. The check is still sitting in its envelope while they try to figure out what to do with
Young Dad Of 3 Inherits $1.3M and Wants to Set His Family Up for Life — ‘It’s a Huge Thing’
Young Dad Of 3 Inherits $1.3M and Wants to Set His Family Up for Life — ‘It’s a Huge Thing’
A $1.3 million inheritance could change what one father is able to provide for his wife and three children. He wants to make the money count without rushing into a decision he may regret. "It’s a huge thing and
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