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In 2014, my wife retired from her high-stress pathology practice at age 48. She walked away for a specific reason ... Read more...
Many factors can influence the timing of a person's retirement, but new research shows nothing comes close to health problems....
Only 46% of Americans now say they expect to work full-time after age 62 — the lowest percentage in a decade....
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your health care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too....
By Dr. Tyler Scott, WCI Columnist As part of my application to dental school, I was required to submit a signed paper showing that I had completed 100 hours of shadowing in dental offices as a way of ...
I inherited my husband's IRA retirement upon his death. I am liable for Federal taxes if I transfer this to my IIRA retirement?...
I'm the new part-time mod ... LumberingOldMod (part-time ... because I still have a full-time job). I will try to help MidAmericaMom out with the Mod Queue. I will try to keep the same moderation styl...
Interest rates, inflation forecasts, and long-term market trends were just a few of the topics Matt Wilson, CFP® covered in our recent 2024 Q2 Market Update Webinar, "Gain Insights on the Economy ...
I retired a couple years ago and have found my groove and hobbies. If anything, I’d say I feel busier than I ever imagined I would be. Unfortunately I feel I have a void that I haven’t fou...
So I know I need to get an accountant but I wanted to know what other people have done? I plan on selling my house in CT and I know my house in Las Vegas is probably going to be a $100,000 more. I can...
Follow this estate planning checklist for you (and your heirs) to hold on to more of your hard-earned money....
One of my ongoing challenges as a writer is explaining financial concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. With a background in business school and 13 years in banking, financial concepts come natural...
Occasionally, the term “infinite return on investment” is mentioned in real estate investing. This strategy helps real estate and business ... Read more...
Looks like fintech is working its magic. Based on an inquiry from a reporter, my colleagues JP Aubry, Yimeng Yin, and Angie Chen have been fooling around with data on holdings of Roth IRAs from the Fe...
About one in four workers in their 50s and early 60s has a physical or medical condition that limits their ability to work. These impairments can upend retirement plans and force them to make financia...
Benefits for those who serve in the U.S. military can sometimes be complex and confusing. Here’s what to know about how to optimize some of them....
Save on taxes and donate more to your favorite charities by using a donor-advised fund, or DAF. Here’s how to maximize your giving with this strategic approach....
I've paid over $350,000 of rent in my life. That averages out to $2,500 a month since mid 2012. And, with near record interest rates and elevated home prices, I may end up paying another $350,000 in r...
Today, Dr. Jim Dahle is answering all of your questions about taxes. He talks about FICA taxes, quarterly estimated payments, IRA contributions and tax deductions, paying taxes when you work in two st...
Kyle and his fiancée are in their 30s, have done a great job saving, and are in a high tax bracket. Would it make more sense for them to contribute to their 401(k)s or Roth 401(k)s for retireme...
For retirees, these Canadian cities offer scenic beauty and amenities to enjoy....
How an obscure, 45-year-old tax change transformed retirement and left so many Americans out in the cold....
I think I've come upon an answer for my Roth conversion riddle. FYI, I have a large tax-deferred ("always taxed") IRA. I'm 63. I'm going to be a widower maybe in my early 70s (incurable disease proces...
We are so lucky to have a close group of friends for more than 50 years. Now that we are retired, we have been traveling together. Each trip we take, one guy becomes increasingly obnoxious and rude. H...
I'm a few years out from retirement, but have moved to fully remote work have a very flexible schedule. I'm trying to test run aspects of retirement especially regarding fully developing my social lif...
Investors should expect volatility but also try not to overreact to news. To prepare, focus now on tax minimization, protecting your portfolio and more....
Pursuing financial literacy and taking advantage of savings opportunities, such as employer-offered 401(k)s, can give women saving for retirement a leg up....
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder I am continually surprised by the amount of panic in white coat investors who see news announcements that might affect their financial plans. Please remember that there i...
Age, chronic health conditions and living alone can put your aging parent in danger. Personal observation of how they are doing with activities can prevent fall risks....
What comes to your mind when you think about flying private? Here’s what I used to think — a swanky ... Read more...
Addressing many of the biggest retirement risks as defined by the Society of Actuaries and exploring the steps you can take to build a secure future. In one of my most recent episodes, my guest mentio...
Have you thought about retiring abroad? Oftentimes when we think of retirement, we think about sunny beaches with crystalline water shimmering in the sunshine. Could this or some other idyllic vision ...
Some people have bucket list items that don’t require any travel at all, like learning to play the piano or writing a book. Other people have travel plans but with a “just to go see it&rdq...
Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help y...
For retirees, tax troubles from sunsetting irrespective of whether Congress goes red, blue or stays purple; and Social Security needs Congressional attention as well...
It’s pretty crazy to think that we’ve now been living in an RV for over 7 months. Yes, we’ve taken a couple of breaks and stayed at my mother-in-law’s house for a few weeks twi...
In October 2023, my passive income took a significant $150,000 hit, representing a decrease of 39%, following the purchase of a new house. It was funded by proceeds from selling public stocks and bond...
I use the free Fidelity retirement planning tool to keep an eye on our current investments relative to our spending. Using that tool revealed two fundamental drivers of financial success in retirement...
[Editor's Note: As you transition from residency into becoming an attending, it’s key to learn about saving and investing with your increased income, paying off student loans, and getting the ri...
With AI on the horizon to enable the optimization of retirement income plan choices, the retirement fortunes of retirees are about to improve....
Investing decisions can be daunting, but following this five-step process can make it easier to figure out how to allocate your investments....
Social Security COLA forecast adjusted to 2.6% in 2025. That's bad news for retirees still struggling to keep up with inflation....
Social Security is still drifting toward insolvency, according to the program's board of trustees. Here's how to reassure worried retirement savers....
Medicare covers “cataract surgery that implants conventional intraocular lenses (within the eyeball).”...
There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more....
Some economists argue that tax-advantaged retirement plans are not as beneficial as they seem....
A recent survey revealed that 24% of respondents are thinking about decreasing 401(k) contributions to free up more money.¹ We get it. Times are hard for some people right now. If you are stresse...
Meet the schemers and savers obsessed with ending their careers as early as possible....
Before we delve into the topic of opportunity cost, a disclaimer: In the eight minutes or so that it would ... Read more...
If you’ve been reading Can I Retire Yet? as long as I have, you know there’s been no shortage of coverage on retirement calculators. While doing research for this post, I dug up 22 such ar...