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With proper planning, you can have a perfectly secure retirement without a pension....
Shame around finances likely builds from the lack of education we have on the subject. Here's how to address your financial literacy or shame, depending on your need....
LGBTQ+ considerations should be addressed routinely in estate planning. Definitions of children and descendants should contemplate surrogacy and adoption, and more....
Your financial plan can be antifragile, strengthening under stress, with a 4-bucket approach....
Bugs can be small, but dangerous! Nature's amazing ecosystem is also home to millions of insects, some of which can create serious risks to human health. From venomous spiders to disease-carrying mosq...
Predictable income can provide stability and peace of mind. Here’s how to decide whether an annuity is right for you — and sort through the options....
The easy swing and follow-through of retirement planning starts with simple fundamentals. Start with your stance (aka your financial plan), choose the right club (aka asset allocation) and go from the...
Save on Car Insurance Today Explore and compare rates from over 50 top insurance companies, including Progressive, Travelers, AAA, and Nationwide, to find the best car insurance deals. Get Your Free Q...
Dogecoin is probably the most renowned and successful meme coin in the ecosystem. It has been around for over a decade, since its launch in December 2013. And it has garnered a strong community of tra...
Suze Orman Advice on Social Securityhttps://www.suzeorman.com/blog/tag/social-security...
My husband is 55 and 5 years away from our target retirement date. We currently live in Florida and are debating whether to move to GA. We have family there and FL is changing rapidly. We've been here...
Anybody who can "wait" to take SS doesn't need it at 62. If you can wait to take SS, then why not just take it at 62 and throw the money into an index fund or even a 4.5% CD. Just pretend like you hav...
Organizations That Grant Wishes to Seniors and the Terminally Ill++++ The Dream Foundationhttps://www.dreamfoundation.org/ Grants wishes to people 18 and older in the US who have a serious, life-limit...
So, it's 10:30 am on Saturday. I'm still drinking at my coffee and trying to decide what to do first so I can get things done on my list before Monday. You know, normal Saturday morning thoughts. Then...
I'm on my second visit this year to the Netherlands and absolutely love it here. Is any retiree in this community splitting time between a country abroad and the US? My ideal scenario would be spring/...
As an investor, understanding financial ratios is important to help assess the current state of a company. For example, we have P/E ratios, debt/equity ratios, EV/EBITDA ratios, interest coverage rati...
These steps, including converting to Roth IRAs, using a Roth 401(k) and leveraging life insurance and annuities, can help reduce your taxes in retirement....
“Trust is a non-negotiable element of financial systems.” - Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr Today's business environment is hyper-competitive. To keep your business successful, you must consisten...
I’ve been retired for three years now. I recently took a vacation and was talking to my mom about it. She’s been retired for 20 years and has gone on many trips. She was joking with me, sa...
Retirement is a death as one phase of life is ending....
401(k) accounts are far from perfect as a retirement benefit, but they are getting better, and more improvements are on the way. For better or worse, private-sector employers have largely substituted ...
Want to move out of the U.S.? A new company called Expatsi is helping Americans move abroad and live their dream life....
*What a boring title! Some days, the creative juices just aren’t flowing. My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of$1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay o...
One way to build wealth is to max out your company’s retirement plans, but doing it in tax-efficient ways can make an even bigger difference....
The Roth 401(k) vs. traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice....
Will your monthly Medicare premiums increase next year? It depends....
New advisor tech provider is expanding its recently launched platform built for advisors to manage portfolios specifically for private business owners....
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Save on Car Insurance Today Explore and compare rates from over 50 top insurance companies, including Progressive, Travelers, AAA, and Nationwide, to find the best car insurance deals. Get Your Free Q...
Save on Car Insurance Today Explore and compare rates from over 50 top insurance companies, including Progressive, Travelers, AAA, and Nationwide, to find the best car insurance deals. Get Your Free Q...
One of the more confusing Social Security rules is the limit on earnings while receiving retirement benefits....
Hard work is a value in our society but it can interfere with health. We need to make changes now to have a healthy retirement. See how....
Many expat havens offer beachside living along with every city convenience. Here’s my pick of beachside cities for retirees in Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia....
So I retired over a year ago. At that time I declined a couple of job offers. The 5 years prior to retirement were a bit hectic due to 3 cross country moves, several different jobs, losing a parent, e...
If other baby boomers and members of Gen-X are like me, they have taken a second, third or even a fifth look at their finances and asked: Will I really be able to retire? The impulse to ruminate over ...
Doesn’t seem 100% real yet that I’m going to be free after tomorrow. Bet it sinks in Monday morning :). This is my favorite sub, it kept my spirits up over the last year when the work days...
It has been almost a year since I was seriously working out each day in the gym and it shows. Last year at this same day my body weight was 161 Lbs, compared to today at 179 Lbs. Despite the fact that...
Retirement doesn’t need to mean Viking cruises on the Danube, or RVing for three years, or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I’m a huge fan of the Small Adventure, something that gets you ou...
Over the Years, many people have found profound wisdom in the words of the Great Yogi Berra. On this episode we discover some interesting financial wisdom from a few of his memorable quotes. Glenn is ...
If you’re expecting a pension when you retire, your decisions on how it’s distributed could have long-term effects on your financial security....
Enough retirement savings for one person might not be nearly enough for another or way too much for someone else. Here’s what to consider....
Here’s how to go about updating your retirement plan, including adding important elements, to ensure it meets all of your retirement objectives....
If you need money now and are thinking about tapping your 401(k) savings, you might want to consider other available options....
Let’s face it, doing a clinical 9-to-5 gets more than a little stale for physicians out there. That’s not to ... Read more...
Enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine during this time of the year. Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to get outside with activities that promote physical health, social connection, ...
As state and local governments struggle fill public safety positions, new research finds pensions play a critical role with worker retention....
In sports trading, the real game is buying and se­lling odds to make money, like trading stocks. This guide­ shows how to use changing odds, supply and demand, and real-time­ info to your ...
A few weeks ago I ran the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in NYC with 19 of my fellow coworkers. It’s a 3.5 mile race (slightly longer than a 5k) through Central Park in the early evening. The l...
Medicare Drug 2024 Donut Hole...if you take a prescription drug and pay out of pocket because your Plan D Drug company doesn't cover the drug due to the cost, will your out of pocket costs go toward t...
How much do retirees really spend in retirement? Does the Social Security Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) continue to rise with inflation? Is all the talk about higher future tax brackets just fear-mon...
I hope you are having a great summer. This month I have a collection of resources that will challenge you to think more deeply about your approach to financial independence and early retirement. We&rs...