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There’s more to retirement planning than saving and investing. Don’t let these potential obstacles threaten your financial security....
On Jan 2, 2024, Claudine Gay resigned as the president of Harvard University amid public outcry over her failure to support the safety of Jews on campus before Congress and allegations of approximatel...
Taxing the richest's unearned income—why should it matter to you? This episode peels back the complexities of the proposed legislation targeting billionaires' unrealized capital gains to examine...
I am 65, semi-retired. I hired my first financial planner about 10 years ago, and when I asked how they were doing compared to their performance benchmark, the literally could not answer the question....
An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It just left the East Coast airspace. The Airbus flies consistently at 800 km/h at 30,000 feet, when suddenly two F35s appear. The pilots of the fighte...
You may have heard about the early retirement movement making waves with stories of dedicated savers who have been able to escape the traditional workforce much earlier than 65. You may have even......
My wife and I both work, I get medical coverage through my wife since she works for the government. This year in May I turn 65 but will still be working (as well as my wife). I am told that I can get ...
One of the biggest problems we have with managing priorities is that we have too many of them!...
Most part-time workers in America are women — leaving them with less access to retirement plans and less money to sock away....
The Sunday Bestis a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. ... Read more...
Out of all the cashback apps we’ve reviewed, Fetch ranks among the best with its user-friendly app flow, solid cashback rates, and various ways to earn. With this in mind, it’s certainly w...
Doctors face many personal finance challenges, from hefty student loan debt to temptations to overspend. Experts share how to win them as clients....
Happy New Year! As part of my book research, I listened to a TEDx Talk by Wendy De La Rosa, ... Read more...
Four retirees with limited incomes open up about how they make it work...
At the beginning of each calendar year, we encourage our retired (or near-retired) readers to perform an actuarial valuation of their household assets and spending liabilities to see whether changes s...
Now that I am retired in the USA, I am in much lower tax brackets (a sweet treat) and qualified dividends in particular will be taxed at 0% up to $80k for us, which makes them very attractive. No tax ...
I’m looking to relocate to a walkable town / small city in the US with cool summer and snowy winter climate. I would prefer to live in a 55+ building or community. I rather rent than own but but...
Everyone aspires to be a self-made millionaire, but surprisingly, there are fewer self-made millionaires than commonly thought. Before finding out the answer, what percentage of millionaires do you th...
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I lived in Costa Rica for 20 years (thinking I would live there forever) but returned to the US when my health declined and it was impossible for me to continue to live alone. I began receiving Social...
Dating apps have good folks on them, but scammers work them too. Look for the common red flags outlined her and warn your elders....
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62 years old and single. . Won’t go into all of have saved but I have been smart, but am in a tiz about a beach condo. I bought in 2015 with the thought that once I retire I can spend half my ti...
Social Security is getting a 3.2% boost this month — but retirees' expenses have risen by more than triple that rate since last year....
Read real-world examples of people who “retired” early by applying creative strategies....
Older high-income households with a 401(k) gained; everybody else lost. The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) summarizes changes in family finances between 2019 and 2022 &...
In response to Darrow’s recent post on inheriting an annuity, I received the following comment, which I edited for clarity: I have a variable annuity via Fidelity. It is the result of a 1035 con...
There are a few things you need to know before you retire. If you’re not retired, it’s impossible to know what it’s REALLY like to be retired. Without knowing, it’s difficult t...
Happy 2024 from the team at Keen Wealth Advisors! The Dow sent us into the New Year on a high note -- literally -- by hitting a new all-time high in December on the back of some very positive economic...
As CDs mature and rates drop, where would you move this money? My current portfolio is 50% Equities, 40% CD and 10% Bonds. I'm drawing SS and plan to retire this year. I'm 68 years old, sold my house ...
SECURE 2.0 auto-enrollment tax credit provides “substantial incentive” for self-employed…...
Familiar expat favorite reclaims top spot in International Living’s new rankings of places…...
Crossmark Global Investments CIO sees Republicans winning White House, a rough year for…...
Morningstar Head of Channel Strategy Nathan Voris will serve as representative in the Council...
The study from Allianz Life finds that investor sentiment is low due to market uncertainty…...
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday. We just got back from vacation and reality is tough. RB40Jr doesn’t want to go to school. Mrs. RB40 doesn’t want to go to work. Even I don&r...
55 Y.O looking to retire at 60 $600,000.00 in 401k $300,000.00 in other savings and investments $27600.00 per year in ss at 63 ($2300.00 month) No mortgage, car payments or credit card debt I've heard...
Nearing earlish retirement and will need to use ACA for a few years. We'd like to balance out using our cash reserves, taxable brokerage, and tax deferred assets hopefully leaving the Roth assets to g...
Politics aside please… So we always hear about social security headed for insolvency and one solution being tossed around is reducing benefits by 20-30%. Has anyone here factored that possibili...
My wife and I manage the finances for her mother/father. They are 92 and in declining health. We're spending about $13,500 / month (minus $5K LTC insurance) on assisted living and memory care. Money, ...
Episode 440: Happy New Year !!! Here’s some thoughts on closing out 2023 and ringing in 2024. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ &mda...
After a good Christmas for retailers, the January regrets about overspending are inevitable. What’s driving that regret was dramatized in a recent experiment to see if consumers could get contro...
I will turn age 70 on June 1 and plan to start taking Social Security then in order to get the highest amount. So I have a timing question: Do I have to have first turned age 70 to do this? For exampl...
Hello r/retirement community! In support of our subreddit being a resource for retirement, today is the third edition of Wiki Wednesday. These posts highlight an item(s) in our wiki. It is located on ...
The growth in workers ages 65 and older could be linked to a rise in population, higher…...
Lincoln Financial Group issues report on helping participants realize their financial goals for 2024...
2023 TSP performances largely outpaced those of 2022, with the highest return finishing at 26.25%...
Among the statistics found by Clever include over half of Americans who are not currently…...
Note: The winner of the book giveaway from last week will be announced at the end of this post Happy New Year! Hope you are all warm and comfy in your homes and celebrating with your families and frie...
I've always liked the idea of living in the penthouse. The view. The luxury. The lack of noisy upstairs neighbors. There's something exciting about it. And, as someone who has lived in eight different...