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Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are defusing some confusing tax time bombs today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 557. George in Torrance wants to know the smartest way to deal wi...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball Roth conversions, capital gains, and retirement readiness from every angle, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 556. Joe Momma from Vir...
Coast FIRE can produce many of the benefits of retirement, all while providing many of the benefits of still working. Here's what to know. The post Coast FIRE — How to Spend All Your Money and Still R...
The financial stakes are higher and the potential pitfalls more plentiful when you say “I do — again.”
Congress continues to increase the tax and estate planning benefits of 529 plans, making them a must-consider tool for parents and grandparents.
Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.
A skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.
An immediate annuity transforms a lump sum into a lifelong paycheck, essentially providing a DIY pension so you can stop stressing over stock market drama.
Global nomads leave everything behind to wander the continents.
I am 73 years old and have to withdraw the required RMD from my mutual fund IRA which is a fairly substantial amount. Can I hire a Certified Financial Planner to handle my RMD (i.e., Roth IRA, etc.) a...
These are great options if you're looking to retire abroad.
We get plenty of questions about housing, home buying, and mortgages around here. Let's go through some of the common ones. The post What White Coat Investors Should Know About Mortgages and Home Buyi...
Do you know who will most likely survive a zombie apocalypse? Green Berets and Navy SEALs who had to suffer to earn their place. If you have run six miles a day for years, jogging thirty minutes to ev...
Most people assume retirement taxes are based on how much they withdraw. The real problem is what the IRS eventually forces them to withdraw. In this episode, James walks through what taxes can actual...
A new report from Global Citizen Solutions ranks the best countries for Americans who want their savings to go further and their quality of life to go up.
In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a reader navigate a heart-wrenching choice: Tap a 401(k) to save the lake home they love, or sell it to protect their financial future.
Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.
Sharing a short heads up regarding health as we get older. 64, healthy runner, biker and skier. Have checkups every year, use cpap nightly for 30+ years. Blood pressure normal, low/normal heart rate, ...
We are retired and have about 500k in iras I am looking for dividend income and some growth. I don’t know if I should sell my shares in individual stocks in case of a bear market or should I let them ...
Planning on retirement in a couple years. Long time investor - actively screening and investing into my 50s. Late 50s then switched to more of a Bogle approach, which now accounts for the majority of ...
If you liked Amy Winehouse, Radiohead or Miles Davis, we have new music recommendations for you.
I am 73 years old and have to withdraw the required RMD from my mutual fund IRA which is a fairly substantial amount. Can I hire a Certified Financial Planner to handle my RMD (i.e., Roth IRA, etc.) a...
Travel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.
Millions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
We recently asked ChatGPT two questions about using the Actuarial Approach and its Funded Status metric to evaluate a household’s retirement sustainability. ChatGPT had high praise for the Actuarial A...
I've know that RMDs can create a bigger tax burden when they start. We have a traditional IRA. I (67) am already taking SS, my husband (69) will be taking it a year from now, and since we'd consider i...
What you should do with an inheritance, even if it comes at the worst possible time.
Many doctors are making critical errors when buying disability insurance. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and loved ones. The post 17 Physician Disability Insurance Mistakes to Avoid ...
We check in on some champions of early retirement nearing their own finish line of financial independence. The post How are FIRE adherents making out? appeared first on MoneySense.
At a poker game recently, I heard one of the saddest things I've encountered in a while: “$10 million is not enough to retire early.” Mind you, we were all sitting in San Francisco, an expensive city,...
A bipartisan proposal to create a 75-year sovereign wealth fund for Social Security is not promising, according to Boston College researchers.
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on Roth IRAs and the five-year rule, including contributions and conversions.
Claiming Social Security too early can cost you thousands. Before you file, ask these essential questions to ensure you aren't leaving money on the table.
Buying an "inflation protection" investment in retirement, instead of making sure your financial plan can withstand rising costs, is a big mistake.
In a decade’s worth of training, not a single hour was expended to teach you how a 401(k) works, what ... Read more
A common retirement game plan for physicians goes something like this: sell the lake house, buy a condo in Scottsdale, ... Read more
Mercer's Preet Prashar joins the podcast to unpack the evolution of target-date funds. Discover actionable fiduciary benchmarking insights on glidepath suitability, market concentration, and custom TD...
Hi everyone! My Gen X husband (60M) and I (58F) are considering retirement in the next 12-18 months. We recently met with a fiduciary financial planner. He was a great guy, and we felt a good connecti...
Tuesday, May 12 - Monday, May 18, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 32 192 comments Sending out a goodbye email when it’s time to go… 44 55 comments Wife joining me in retirement in a mo...
Social Security’s solvency problems combined with advice by online financial commentators could cause Americans to accelerate their benefit claims.
Retirement isn't always the carefree finish line people imagine. For many, it marks the start of a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment. Topics covered in this episode: Why so many ret...
A law requires the rollover money to have been in the 529 for at least 15 years. But it isn’t clear what happens if you change the account’s beneficiary.
It has been almost two years since I started using Frec and their direct indexing products. This post breaks down the full performance over that time.
It's time to announce the 2026 WCI Financial Educator of the Year award. The winner received a truly great nomination. The post The 2026 Financial Educator of the Year Goes to Dr. Alan Anzai appeared ...
So much of the retirement advice I read or see on YT preaches the idea of paying off your home. The idea being that owning a paid-off home eliminates the largest non-discretionary expense in retiremen...
A UAW worker in Indiana worked his whole life, budgets carefully, has a 401(k)—and has nothing saved. Harry's story is the retirement crisis made human.
The conventional picture of American retirement has been giving way to something messier for years.
Morningstar puts the safe withdrawal rate at 3.9%, but flexible strategies can push it to 5.7%. Seven takeaways and what they mean for you. The post What’s a Safe Withdrawal Rate in 2026? Morningstar ...
Vanguard’s new target-date trusts put guaranteed income inside your 401(k). But a floor isn’t a plan. Here’s what the product can’t tell you. The post Vanguard Target Retirement Lifetime Income: What ...