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In the crucible of COVID, the Medicaid expansion that was part of the Affordable Care Act made a difference to older Americans, who were more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill or hospitalized from ...
Millennials are saying only one or none to having children - what might declining birth rates mean for their retirement planning and living in old age?...
If you own a rental property and are thinking of selling, don't do it unless you absolutely have to. To build great wealth, aim to own your rental property for as long as possible. As fate would have ...
When it comes to investing for your financial future, understanding the tax consequences is important to growing wealth. Because it’s not just what you make, it’s what you keep, that count...
Instead of relying on selling stock to fund your retirement, consider these actions to safeguard your retirement income....
I met the blogger Frugal Professor last week when he traveled to my area for a family gathering. I learned from his blog post that he earned over $5,000 tax-free by transferring a Roth IRA to Robinhoo...
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Managing expenses is critical for any business, especially for healthcare providers facing rising costs and lower reimbursement rates. Nitra offers ... Read more...
Lanju Photografie, Unsplash Recently a friend reached out asking for my take on concerns raised in this article: What Goes Up I hate these kind of requests, probably because every time this sort of ha...
Project 2025 also known as Agenda 47 cuts Social Security benefits by raising the retirement age. Why have we heard nothing from AARP on this? If you aren’t familiar with Project 2025, It’...
Learn how to calculate the impact on your pension from changing your start date and evaluate the value of your pension based on your financial situation. I recently received a question from a listener...
For your next good read, how about a book that will help improve your financial future?...
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The Rock Retirement Club has opened its doors once again. Enrollment is open until July 18, so head on over toRock Retirement Club to sign up today. A...
What time is it? It’s Case Study time! Kristy & Bryce, First and foremost, I LOVED your book and continue to get so much from listening to it, as well as your blog posts and Podcast intervie...
Tax planning to minimize state taxes can help you pay few taxes over your lifetime. Where you choose to live can play a big role in the taxes you pay in retirement....
It's pretty common now to see articles online talking about how crypto investing could be a valuable way to save for retirement. Some have gone so far as to say it's one of the best ways to secure eno...
Retirement means different things to different people. This can range from opening up a new business to "if you're working at all, you're not retired". It can mean devoting yourself to unpaid service ...
Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions? Reaping the tax benefits...
We talk a lot about capital in this era. Money is important, and that’s more significant now than ever. From ... Read more...
Hello, I am being forced into retirement at the early age of 60. I have been out for 1 month now and I don't really like it. I will be sufficiently comfortable financially but the perspective of no lo...
Well, I made it exactly one year in retirement. Retired at 62, no financial or health worries, but basically got bored. The highlight of my first year, other than an Awsome one month trip to Japan and...
Photo credit: jb With all the talk about how Social Security is running out of money (or will be, currently projected at 2035), one of the topics that often comes up is the age limits for benefits. As...
Every year, InterNations—the world’s largest expat community—polls expats around the globe to find out the best places to live. Here are the results for 2024....
Social insurance can’t work with participation on a voluntary basis. Providing long-term care is one of the biggest challenges facing an aging society. According to our calculations, about one-q...
Black and Latino workers, along with those of other or multiple races/ethnicities have significantly less money in retirement savings than white workers do....
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The evolution of CBI programs has reflected changing global trends and the diverse needs of individuals seeking secondary citizenship....
In this episode, Devin dives deep into the Social Security questions sent in by our listeners. Topics include questions on the earnings limit, spousal benefits, survivor benefits, and the big one...ho...
I’ll be the first to admit this, but us physicians? We aren’t as organized as people like to believe. I’m ... Read more...
As soon as or shortly after you retire, you enter "old age," and you become one of the elderly? Or maybe it's because I was almost 71 when I finished my working years? At any rate, even though I'm in ...
I’m looking for an active adult community in a beautifully scenic place with water views, preferably a beautiful lake. I’d like for it to have natural scenery nearby that is beautiful to e...
During a recent liquidity crunch, I kept thinking how nice it would be to have more cash sitting in my bank account. Once I received a $106,000 real estate capital distribution, I felt a tremendous re...
We can be and do our best—personally, professionally, and financially—when we have Identity / Role alignment....
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading ... Read more...
In the dynamic world of gaming, the opportunities to monetize your skills and interests have expanded beyond traditional avenues. This article delves into various methods through which gamers can turn...
Your early retirement withdrawal plan can make or break your FIRE strategy. Think beyond financial independence to how you will maintain a stable portfolio....
Stocks are doing so well right now that I'm rethinking how long I have to work. Had planned on probably retiring in fall of next year, but market has rallied so much, that I hit my numbers in the last...
We get it - not everyone wants to spend much money on phone number location services. Or maybe you'd just want to track a number once and not be bothered by a whole year subscription. So, here come so...
Husband and I are planning to retire in a little over 2 years. Planning to sell current house and buy a little land, downsize by building a smaller house (not tiny) but enough for 2 people. While we a...
Understanding the why of your decisions, balancing needs vs wishes and looking at money as a resource rather than something to be accumulated can reshape your money beliefs....
Episode 449: Celebrating a decade of the Wealthsteading Podcast- earnSAVEinvest – that’s a cryptic message that BROKE people don’t understand! Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Co...
Shortly after retiring last September, I took a part-time job and then took on a consulting gig for half-time and six months, mostly to get me out of the house and to learn something new. I loved bein...
Hey all, I am retiring in 84 days (not that I'm keeping track) I have been accumulating for a long time. I am thinking its going to be a struggle to no longer be saving the same way and having to spen...
There are big kerfuffles out on r/fidelityinvestments regarding the retirement planner. These were very alarming to me, as it's my baseline tool, along with Flexible Retirement Planner, both mentioned...
A guide to organizing your financial paperwork so heirs have any easier time getting affairs in order....
Two ways to give to charity — a charitable gift annuity and a charitable remainder trust — can save you taxes and generate income....
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In his insightful reflection, Jordan Frey, the Prudent Plastic Surgeon, shatters the "doctor car" myth, emphasizing that fancy cars aren't necessary status symbols for physicians....
I retired on Monday and no longer have access to my calendar, which admittedly I wasn’t enamored with (Outlook & Teams). I’m looking for something to track travel plans, doctor appoint...
In an attempt to determine whether I've got enough to retire on, I did some quick calculations: I calculated 4% of my current investments and combined that with my estimated pension to come up with a ...