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New Social Security Tax Reforms Change Benefits in Two States

As the calendar turns to a new year, some retirees have tax reasons to celebrate....

If You Are Retired, Is It Too Late To Leave A Legacy?

People often think of legacy at the end of life. Legacy is now and never too late. Live how you want to be remembered....

My company wants me to consult part time after I retire (IT)

I gave work a 6 month notice and we're down to a couple of months left. They haven't made much progress in hiring a replacement so my director is already making noises about me helping to interview th...

Can You Overcome Your Resistance To Parenting Your Aging Parent?

The idea that you have to tell your elders what to do or take over things for them seems strange. Understanding your own resistance can help you get past it....

Fixing Social Security’s 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight y......

Privacy and Security: The Essential Guide to Reclaiming Your Digital Life

I spent the last 13+ years of my career in IT as a manager, but I’m still a techie at ... Read more...

Fitness Update: Cookie Madness, Old Rotator Cuffs, And Progress

Time for another titillating fitness update. I last posted at the end of September. Since then, I’ve been hitting it hard at the gym. Maybe too hard… Obsessed When I get obsessed with som...

Four Financial Steps That Can Help the Sandwich Generation Cope

People who are caring for kids and aging parents at the same time can take a hit mentally and financially, so make sure you're tapping into all available help....

Thoughts on retirement - one year in

TL;DR I love retirement and have no regrets. I’d like to share some thoughts after being retired for a full year. -I’m still amazed at how easy the transition from worker to retiree was. A...

25 Social Security Facts For 2025

Social Security is more confusing than ever. Myths abound. Here, you’ll find a complete set of 25 facts to help you understand Social Security and its benefits....

What is Coast FIRE? A Balanced Way to Retire (With Video)

Ever wondered how you could achieve financial freedom without waiting until you’re 65? Or how you could work less now, but still retire comfortably later? That’s exactly the kind of balanc...

The Hidden Costs of Homebuying You Need to Know About 

Buying a home is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, right? It’s also one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive. Many people spend months planning their budgets...

Leaving words of wisdom for lurking youngins…

… finish the following message for our sub’s lurking youngjns. Things you wish you would have done differently if you have a chance to tell your younger self. Dear younger self, …....

Boldin Recap: Are You Taking Advantage of Everything we Released in 2024? (And, Our Promise for 2025)

Did you miss any of our new features in 2024? Are you taking full advantage of the updates? Can you guess the favorite tools in the Planner? The post Boldin Recap: Are You Taking Advantage of Everythi...

Financial Goals and Resolutions: Prepare for a Great 2025 and Beyond

Set financial goals and resolutions for 2024. Here are 28 things to consider to set yourself up for a secure and happy future. The post Financial Goals and Resolutions: Prepare for a Great 2025 and Be...

2025 Goals And Resolutions: Back To A Simple Retirement Life

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the time off and doing some reflecting. I’ve returned to San Francisco and am ready to relax some more! Now that I've shared my 2024 year in...

The Rich Stop Paying Social Security Tax Around January 1

In the first few hours of 2025, over 229 U.S. workers earning over $50 million per year will have likely paid all their Social Security taxes for the entire year....

Where to Retire 2025: Puerto Rico

Thinking of retiring in Puerto Rico? Beach-loving retirees can look to the Caribbean for a scenic and sunny U.S. island to call their new home....

Retire Early in 2026: Is This the Year You Take the Leap?

A guide to help you retire early in 2026, with a month-to-month list of achievable goals. What are you waiting for?...

Does anyone regret paying off your house?

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Three Easy But High-Impact Moves for Retirees

Keeping finances in order is a chore, especially in retirement, but these three simple and impactful moves will help you now (and your heirs in the future)....

Tell me about your cabin or hideout

I'd like to get a cabin but know nothing about doing so. I've got $76k in an account that I could dip into. I ve near St Louis. What I'm thinking is having just the basics. A small structure in a rura...

(Re)creating community and social network success stories?

What’s worked for you in establishing new friendships, social connections, and community in retirement? Did you find existing groups to join, or start your own? I’m looking for real succes...

2025 Personal Finance Outlook: 7 Predictions For The Year-Ahead

Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead....

2024 Year In Review: A Year Of Transition And Luck

With 2024 almost done, I'd like to share my year in review. For the vast majority of investors, this was a banner year, with the S&P 500 up ~24% and real estate prices in most of the country conti...

6 Years of Early Retirement: What I’ve Learned About Life, Money, and Happiness

Today is the anniversary of my last day of work six years ago. At the end of the workday on December 31, 2018, I became free in a sense. That was the day my early retirement began. If you’ve dre...

Buckle Up: Five Risks to Avoid on the Road to Retirement

As retirement approaches, keep an eye out for the last remaining bumps in the road that could put a serious dent in your hard-earned savings....

Who Should Be the Trustee of My Real Estate Portfolio?

Make sure your family’s property assets are stewarded from one generation to the next...

Don’t Need Your 529? Turn It Into A Roth IRA

If you set up a 529 education plan for your children or grandchildren that is no longer needed for education expenses, there is a new game in town....

12 Personal Finance Tips for 2025

As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to focus on personal finance tips for 2025. Make getting your financial house in order your main 2025 resolution. Not only is it possible, but it is also something ...

Strategies for Choosing Medicare Options

I turn 65 in a couple of months and am starting to explore the options for Medicare. I have visited the government website to read through that information. And of course I have tossed the millions of...

Dealing with major expenses close to retirement

I am getting close to pulling the pin, but my house was built in 1994 and it’s showing its age. It needs new windows, a new garage roof, a new furnace and a roof. And to top it off, we have a ca...

Experience with Fixed Indexed Annuities?

My retirement advisor is recommending that I put roughly half my current retirement savings (from my pre-tax IRA) into a Fixed Indexed Annuity with a 10-year term. The upside is that you are not suppo...

What Is the Social Security January Payment Schedule?

The exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born, generally. Payments follow the month that they are due, so your January check is for y...

What to expect in 2025

Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) As the current year comes to a close we have to wonder what’s waiting around the corner. Nothing is guaranteed but I think we&rsquo...

Do You Agree With David Letterman's Opinion on Retirement?

The former talk show host called retirement a 'myth.'...

Physician on FIRE Monday Markets: Exploring 2025’s First Crossroads

As the holiday rush fades, another shortened trading week could still spark outsized moves, with housing data poised to confirm ... Read more...

Tony Bennett's Daughters Share Thoughts on How to Prevent Inheritance Disputes

Other families, especially high-net-worth ones, can benefit from Johanna and Antonia Bennett's experience encountering estate disagreements....

How to Grow Your IRA in Retirement Rather Than Spend It Down

You really can defer RMDs and lower taxes while at the same time increasing the long-term growth of your IRA. Here's how....