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Every business, no matter how large or small, can be compared to a lemonade stand. This simple concept has been the foundation for teaching my son, who is now 7 years old, about money. Ever since he w...
TL;DR; How did your desires and plans change during your go-go years? For example, did you expect to do huge amounts of travel only to burn out on it sooner than expected? Or, did your extra freedom o...
In the words of Harvard University, “Dopamine can provide an intense feeling of reward.” Its purpose is to help us feel pleasure “as part of the brain’s reward system.” S...
A planned senior care facility next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was trumpeted a decade ago. Today, no such place exists and the idea seems to have been dropped....
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Every so often we discuss some commonly asked retirement questions. So in this episode, we delve into 5 of these questions and different ways of looking at situations that might arise in answering the...
Many of us secured historically low mortgage rates for our homes in the past decade. We now find ourselves content with a 4% rate or better as our home values continue to rise. Our family refinanced t...
Bennett's daughters are suing their brother over the family trust, which could have been avoided had Bennett done some things differently....
Investing in your professional network pays off in the future because meaningful relationships are the top predictor of a long, happy life. Here's how to start....
It's pretty obvious that people who are retired generally receive less income. The question then becomes how do you stop your money from flying out the door? It's an age old question that everyone has...
The Inflation Reduction Act is taking steps to provide financial relief for beneficiaries by lowering drug costs....
Consider the idea of not converting any, some, or all of your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and go against the conventional wisdom....
Not here to crow, but rather to have a laugh at how utterly retired we have become: Slightly rushed morning to get our daily exercise regimen done early so that we could get to… The funeral of ...
I am fairly well off financially at 52 and have paid the max into SS for the last 15+ years. I began dating a great younger lady (37) who does not have a lot savings and lives pay check to paycheck (s...
The tax cut would reduce Social Security and Medicare revenues by $1.5 trillion over the next decade, sharply reducing benefits for millions of recipients...
From discovering a unique culture with a rich history to tasting a range of popular, typical dishes, Mexico has so much to offer teachers who decide to pursue their love of education there. But how mu...
I originally wrote this about fake financial gurus in Sept, 2021 a few weeks before I retired at age 42. I’ve made some updates to formatting, but left everything else the same. Oh no, not anoth...
At Keen Wealth, "tax season" is never really over. Our checklist-driven, comprehensive planning process is constantly taking in new information about the folks we work with and changes to tax law. By ...
Is timing the market when you withdraw money from your retirement accounts or do Roth conversions an effective strategy to minimize tax and maximize returns for YMYW listener Robert? That’s toda...
I’ve spent a lot of time trying different diets. I’ve experimented with high fat, low carb, meat and fruit only, and much more. And while I enjoyed seeing how different diets affected my m...
Hard work isn’t always enough. For three decades, two families – the Neumanns and the Stanleys, one White, one Black – fought hard but failed to regain the financial security they ha...
Discover why Dairyland Insurance ranks high among car insurance companies in 2024. Explore customer reviews, ratings, cost, coverage options, and discounts for high-risk drivers....
Hindsight is 20/20, and here’s what retirees wish they had done differently....
An interview with Marita McCahill who shares her expertise around the importance of learning how to market yourself online as a doc and how to market your practice. Also answering reader questions, in...
In a refreshing take on physician wealth-building, Dr. Jordan Frey from The Prudent Plastic Surgeon cuts through the noise and ... Read more...
ERISA, which turns 50 this year, safeguards pensions and 401(k) plans. But it has limitations....
Taking a non-traditional path may mean thinking beyond traditional savings options....
Once the problems are identified, they then solve those problems, with a focus on their client's wants, needs, values and short- and long-term goals....
Retirement is more than planning an endless vacation. Longevity planning is preparing for what, how, where, and with whom to live well in older age for maybe 8,000 days....
While I am a fan of boring, long-term, low-cost investing techniques, using options, futures, margin, or short sales could work out for you. The post Options, Futures, Margin, and Short-Selling: The 4...
Real estate is a vast field with countless niches, making it challenging to determine where to start. When I was a teenager, I used to go to the library and read books on real estate. I also stalked t...
Another day, another dollar… hopefully. Aside from some small hiccups along the way, the stock market has continued its way upward since 2009 after the 2007-2008 financial crisis. As an early r...
Discover the details of Encompass Auto Insurance, including coverage options, pricing, customer satisfaction, and discounts. Learn if Encompass is the right insurance provider for your needs....
I'm 67 and just did a YMCA "bioage" diagnostic to find my baseline. My core strength "age" is two decades younger and I'm proud of that. My cardio is that of a 55 year old. But my flexibility is of a ...
Hey gang, here's a first-world problem: I would like to retire in the next 3 to 4 years and live nomadically / slow-travel for a few years, staying in rented apartments across the continent and the wo...
While the summer doldrums will almost certainly impact the stock market, rebalancing is the likeliest solution to your worries of a slowdown....
I know some of you have been wondering where I am. Thank you for the caring messages. To answer your questions, I’m fine yet also wondering where I am. On the first day of spring I began moving ...
So many retirement questions have no right answers. They’re simply judgment calls. In this episode, we’ll explore whether it makes sense to switch to a Roth 401K. Don’t listen to fin...
Money dysmorphia is a negative and unrealistic perception of one's financial wellness or position. If you have money dysmorphia, you might constantly worry about your finances, even if you are doing w...
How would retirement planning change if life expectancy rose to age 100? Exploring how differently each generation approaches retirement saving and spending....
I retired to Pennsylvania because we had some family in the area, the cost of living is less than our old home in metropolitan New York, the winters are a little warmer, and it's not so far away that ...
Roth conversions can be an effective strategy for creating tax-free income in retirement. But Roth conversions can also get complex, and if you’re not careful it’s easy to make mistakes th...
Most healthcare providers don't learn basic marketing principles during training. This lack of knowledge can cause a financial setback. The post Are You Making This Costly Marketing Mistake in Your Me...
Saving for your financial future requires more than the bare minimum. Given the cost of today’s retirement, it’s worth doing what you can now to maximize your 401(k) contributions. Why 401...
Federal law gives IRAs limited protection from creditors, and some states provide even more asset protection....
What happens when a client loses their sense of purpose and identity when they choose to retire?...
I'm not fully retired yet but have cut way back on my hours. What I'm noticing is that if every day feels like a weekend, I can have a tendency to binge-watch a couple extra episodes at night and stay...
While U.S. healthcare costs as a percentage of GDP are by far the highest in the developed world, the news from the 2024 Medicare Trustees Report is relatively good. It is true that the Hospital Insur...
Unsurprisingly, six of the top 10 costliest destinations are in California....