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Living in Brazil offers affordability, magical rainforests, and a lively beach vibe. It is a great retirement landing spot — but do your homework first....
Tax loss harvesting is a strategy that can help minimize taxes in your investing plan. In this post, I asked ... Read more...
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die....
Life will inevitably throw challenges at you as you get older. But making a flexible retirement plan — and monitoring it regularly — can help you overcome them....
If you can't stand the chaos, maybe you can walk off into the sunset of retirement. Here are some thoughts on how to figure out if that would work for you....
The most complicated routine question for investors is the annual dilemma about Roth contributions and conversions. Here's what to know. The post Should You Do a Roth Contribution or Conversion? appea...
I’m looking to retire at the end of 2026 (hopefully not get retired this year) and just starting to plan the financial stuff. I got wiped out in divorce at 48 so very proud of myself for even be...
I am 65 YO and currently working. My previous job had a pension. I received a letter saying I am now eligible to draw that pension. Can I draw from this pension while still working? Should I ? Backgro...
Recent home sales data isn’t likely to lift the moods of buyers or sellers navigating a very challenging market, but there are signs of new life as spring nears....
Spending on home renovations is expected to reach $509 billion in 2025, signaling that U.S. homeowners may be slowly but surely expanding the size and scope of home projects....
Have you ever wondered just how much of your retirement savings actually belongs to you and how much goes to Uncle Sam? In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker…...
Are you aiming to be rich in retirement or simply ensuring you won’t be poor? In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker tackle the pivotal question: Should your retirement…...
Luxury labels aren’t just making a statement on the runway — they’re bringing their signature style to the dining table with high-end restaurants serving as an extension of their bra...
I started an application - never completed or submitted it and never received benefits (though I have a number for it) and it needs to go in by early May to be processed. I am thinking about withdrawi...
For Gen Z, the mall isn’t just a place to shop. It’s where real life meets the digital world....
You should check out the mega backdoor Roth tax-planning strategy. The huge life time tax savings can improve the health of your retirement income....
I gave notice to my boss that I will retiring in 30 days today. How long does it take for the reality to hit that I am winding up my career? I’ve been working in the financial services industry ...
Work used to be simple. You got a job, showed up, did the work, and got paid. That deal doesn’t look so great anymore, and young workers aren’t afraid to say it. The grind, the low pay, an...
Life used to be a lot more affordable. Our grandparents bought homes, raised families, and retired without drowning in debt. Millennials? They’re stuck with sky-high rent, student loans, and a c...
Discover the key strategies to win at 9 popular games and how these lessons apply to building wealth and financial security. The post Checkmate Your Money: How Winning Strategies from Your Favorite Ga...
You might be surprised to learn that paying off your mortgage may not be the right financial decision. Even if it is the right emotional choice. The post 4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Ret...
Regularly reviewing the types and amounts of insurance coverage is essential for a comprehensive financial plan....
With its fate hanging in the balance, it’s a good time to remember the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau arose out of subprime mortgage scams like these. A mother who moved her young children...
Does your older parent or spouse need to hang up the car keys? It's one of the hardest transitions in aging, and there's no simple fix....
Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you....
The wealthier you are, the less price increases on groceries and cars will hurt you, but if markets dive or we enter a recession, that's a different story....
Picking the right investments at the right time can help ensure inflation won't flatten your retirement savings. Here are some tips....
Wow, what a difference a year makes! The last time I wrote about this topic for infants, Little MatchStick was only 4 months old. Now, at 1.5 years old, he’s like a totally different kid. Back t...
Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme, but it does have its funding challenges that need to be fixed....
Psychological research strongly suggests that realistic expectations can increase retirement happiness (and financial security too). The post The Key to a Happier Retirement? Lower (More Realistic) Ex...
I just wondered, how safe do you feel about your life now? I worry about people having access to my banking information through access to my social security account information. I'm worried they'll re...
Hypothetically if I am receiving $700 a month and my husband is receiving $1200 a month, my survivor benefits would be his $1200, and not his plus mine?...
FROM THE ARTICLE: What’s on my Social Security statement? It gives a personalized account of your earnings, benefits. By Andy Markowitz and Phil Pruitt, AARP. ➡️ Updated March 07, ...
There aren’t many negatives to FI life, but one of them may be this: It’s a lot easier to say Yes to all of the fun that comes your way. I’ve been home exactly one weekend this year....
TIAA pushed back, citing fiduciary duties....
Unsure if it is a good move or not to start taking withdrawals from my 401k at age 60 as I am being let go from my job and unsure what kind of job I will get next. Portfolio may be at 1 million now. M...
I am being "early retired" by my employer due to budgetary pressures; I'm one of many aged 60 and over offered a package to retire. I am going to be 61 in a few months. I am not sure that I want to st...
Tuesday, February 25 - Monday, March 03, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 277 287 comments Retiring from an organization with no recognition 81 101 comments Looking at new job versu...
The Great Recession wasn’t just a market crash, it was a wake-up call. One day, people felt financially stable. The next, jobs were gone, home values crumbled, and retirement accounts took a bea...
A friend of mine was trying to figure out why his financial advisor was underperforming the market so badly. Over the past 5 years (November 15th, 2019, to November 15th, 2024), his portfolio was up j...
A question has been plaguing me lately… “How To Choose The Best Medicare Plan For You” I’m turning 62 this month and inching closer to a decision […] The post How To Ch...
A simplified estate strategy will expedite the settlement of your estate after you're gone, lower audit risk, reduce costs and cut your beneficiaries' stress....
How should families plan to pass on their wealth amid ongoing uncertainty over estate taxes? Even if TCJA provisions are extended, they might still be temporary....
How much would you need from the sale of your business to retire without sacrificing your lifestyle? This simple calculation will give you an idea....
Answering reading questions about tail insurance coverage, annuities and whole life insurance and why you should avoid these products, and the implication of property tax and home insurance. The post ...
FROM THE ARTICLE: Acting Social Security Chief Says Agency Moves Will ‘Prioritize Customer Service’. Dudek addresses spending cuts, office closures, data privacy fears in response to AARP ...
FROM THE ARTICLE: How to Plan for Retirement Like a Veteran. Surveys show ex-service members retire with more assets, less debt and greater confidence. Here are six ways to follow their lead. By Jon M...
I 69f usually get up with 3 dogs at around 6a...they all go out and do their business, and usually sit around reading the news...we all eat around 7 and then get out to walk around 730-745--I have to ...
Prices keep climbing, and paychecks don’t stretch like they used to. Groceries, gas, and everyday essentials all cost more, forcing people to rethink how they spend. Ignoring it isn’t an o...
Root Collective member Gary asks how to fund a $40K home remodel before retiring—should he use a taxable brokerage account, tax-deferred 401(k), Roth IRA, or cash? Ari and I break down how to ha...