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Check deposits and ACH pulls increase the chances to get your account restricted. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book. My Financial Toolbox guides you to a cle...
With over 24 years of experience as a real estate investor, I’ve seen countless homes struggle to sell. The reason? First impressions matter more than you might think. When potential buyers walk...
Would you believe me if I told you that most millionaires don’t earn six-figure incomes? It’s true, and it’s exactly why income isn’t the biggest hurdle to retiring young. Rece...
Saving lots of money comes with one downside. You have to spend less. But having a high savings rate can set you up for the rest of your life. The post A High Savings Rate Covers a Multitude of Sins a...
Discover the cheapest car insurance options in Indiana for 2024. Compare rates from top providers, find affordable coverage for high-risk drivers, and explore tips to lower your premiums. Learn more a...
Don't think you could possibly save more money for retirement? These tips will help you shift your mindset for a secure and happy future. Read now! The post How to Save More Money: 23 Smart and Mostly...
Fritz, who has been retired for 6 years, discusses his journey to retirement and the importance of purpose, planning, and health. The post Podcast, Episode 85: Intentional Retirement Living with Fritz...
On this episode we continue our conversation on . . . When It Comes To Retirement Planning . . . “How Do You Know?” Glenn is available for in person and online meetings if you'd like to di...
Brush up on your Italian and prepare to enjoy a slower pace of life if you plan to retire in Italy....
Think about the responsibilities involved before agreeing to be an executor....
FIRE involves making large sacrifices to achieve financial independence at a younger age....
At long last, after four years, the Federal Reserve has finally cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target range down to 4.75% – 5%. Expectations suggest we’ll see anot...
Heading into retirement can be a difficult in-between-time. Here are 8 ideas for how to thrive as you navigate the transition. The post Counting Down the Days to Retirement? 8 Ideas for How to Thrive ...
The FIRE movement made the rounds in national news for a few years and still gets a head nod here and there. The early retirement (RE) part of FIRE always received more criticism because it’s th...
More than one in five older Americans is living with other adults – adult offspring, parents, grandchildren, extended family, friends – who are not their romantic partners. A new study exa...
I read an online survey that was conducted from February to March 2024 with a nationally representative sample of 1,000 ... Read more...
I love to travel: famous cities, cruises, National Parks, skiing, cabins in the woods, beach resorts with swim up bars, etc. etc. I’m waiting two more years to retire to better fund my travels. ...
70 year old, Retired 6/2022, but still. have opportunities to work for $65/hour as much as I want to. Wife tells me I need to quit, but I like the extra $1000 -$ 1500 per month for the 20-25 hours I w...
Today, we all need to pay attention because it is having a massive impact on our health and our livelihood....
More and more retirees are ignoring the traditional advice to be debt free in retirement. Sometimes that's smart financial move, other times it's not....
Many elders experience depression. All too often it is untreated. Doctors may be dismissive of aging parents' complaints. Understand how to advocate for aging parents....
An interview with Big ERN, the man behind Early Retirement Now, where he discusses the pros and cons of FIRE and how to figure out withdrawal rates. The post Early Retirement Now with Big ERN appeared...
The average that people got right was a mere 30 percent. How will you score on this quiz of retirement financial literacy? Find out now! The post Can You Do Better than Average on a Quiz of Your Retir...
With one possible exception, retired presidents get Social Security benefits like the rest of us....
With the holidays right around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, the last thing you want to do is blow your budget on fall activities. Between fall sports, Halloween, and fall trave...
Previously, we talked about some of the best states for an MD to go and start practicing in. Which got ... Read more...
I'm a few months into retirement, my wife is still working till next June. One of the things we're trying to do--and were starting before I retired--is transitioning our spending on routine items away...
I’ve been retired 3 years now - I hate it. I’m beyond bored. One can only play so much golf & go to so many seminars. My spouse plays cards & other games (she is no longer physical...
If you're increasing your safe withdrawal rate for retirement now, you're likely making a mistake. You might be inadvertently top-ticking the market as the Fed embarks on what is likely a multi-year r...
As doctors, we know people die all the time. Financially speaking, it's a massive tragedy to lose income when others are depending on it. The post What to Do If Your Doctor Spouse Dies Young appeared ...
More than 8 in 10 older adults receiving personal care get that assistance at home. And nearly all that help comes from family members or friends....
Monique aspired to retire early, and while she had faithfully saved throughout her working years, she wasn’t sure if she had enough to retire. After getting assurance from professionals, she too...
Understanding the options available to civil servants entering retirement under FERS. If you’re one of the 2 million people in the federal workforce, this post is designed to help you make the m...
This week, we continue our journey through the eight pillars of rocking retirement, shifting our focus to the non-financial realm. We delve into the first two non-financial pillars: Energy and Mindset...
Understanding how 401(k) vesting works will help retirement savers make more informed decisions about an employer match....
September 17, 2024 – Welcome to another installment of my Options Trading Series. Please click here for the Options Landing Page for more details about the strategy. People frequently ask me how...
This is my first RMD year. I could delay it until April and then take two next year. I cut my hours in June, so my pay will be lower. I am thinking of calculating what my 2024 wages will be versus 202...
I'm just now starting to think about retirement. I'm 63, and currently working full time with a decent income. Work is getting stressful and I'm asking myself why I bother with it. I've met with an ad...
Mike Tyson famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" (which makes sense because my son has punched me in the mouth more times than I can count). That’s how I...
If you’re wondering How To Retire, today is your lucky day. A book titled “How To Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement” (Amazon Affiliate link) is [&hel...
Christine Benz has a new book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement dropping tomorrow. I was able to get an advance copy. Spoiler alert: it’s excellent. The ...
This past year, as we traveled, I received all sorts of comments from both Americans and Chinese about how “brave” ... Read more...
Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) Recession around the corner Hey folks. Sorry I’ve been away for awhile. I took a long hiatus from blogging after my vacation from e...
A recently released paper called The Wealth of Working Nationsfound that, after controlling for working-age population (i.e. those age 15-64), historical GDP growth is quite similar across most develo...
Pilots, like doctors, face tons of questions per day. Aviation has a better safety record than medicine; we can use that to help our finances. The post Finance Boldface: Why Doctors Should Take Their ...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 495, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine CPA spitball on three different listeners’ strategies for paying the tax on a Roth conversion now, to...
As the nation was emerging from the pandemic, rents exploded. Two years later, the pressure on rents is starting to ease in response to an increase in multifamily construction, including apartment bui...
The below list highlights several traps into which investors fall in their quest for investment perfection....
Gen Xers say they don't have enough to retire comfortably, but they do have some advantages over boomers....
I'm curious about your decision to reduce the number of cars, especially if you're a retired couple and you reduced the number of cars to one (or even zero). What went into that decision? What was the...