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Among the recommendations includes those on expanding retirement savings opportunities and…...
RIA Expressive Wealth launches, Nationwide selects leader to Protected Retirement team, and more...
I always had it in my mind that I would retire at age 65, but recently since my portfolio values are way up, I've been asking... is that really necessary? Can I bag it early? I'm really sick of workin...
If you’re a night owl looking to work from the comfort of your home, night shift remote jobs are right up your alley. As more companies begin to embrace flexible work schedules, there are plenty...
In this episode we continue to compare and contrast retirement planning today vs. retirement planning in “the good old days”. Glenn is available for in person and online meetings if you'd ...
We are planning to consolidate and purchase what I hope will be our last home (first floor primary and laundry) . I have found a house that checks all the marks but I (the conservative saver in the fa...
Out today, J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s 12th annual guide analyzes the most significant…...
New Morningstar data today analyzes ESG voting records and policy stances of 10 largest U.S.…...
House approves amendment with strong bipartisan support Thursday, with a broader package of…...
Final approval announced today marks largest settlement ever in an ERISA case alleging a…...
A day after three amendments including 403(b) plan parity and e-Delivery fixes were passed,…...
The number of women who are concerned over the economic environment fell by nine points…...
What do you use this Retirement board for most and why? For instance: Looking for advice/info to posts you create? Try to give helpful information to posts by others? Retiree but VERY rarely post? You...
We F(62) M(64) reaching out because I've been reflecting on our experience in our master-planned community( not a 55+) near Wilmington, NC, and I'm starting to wonder if it's time for a change. We've ...
Filing for Social Security sounds simple on the surface. You take a specific percentage of every paycheck and it goes into the system when you’re working. And then when you retire, you simply fi...
Zillow recently released an intriguing study that outlines the income needed to afford a “typical home” in different cities. The study considers a 10% down payment and utilizes the Zillow ...
March 7, 2024 – My claim to fame in the personal finance and early retirement community is my Safe Withdrawal Rate Series, which has now grown to 60 parts. But I also have another passion: tradi...
Consider the myriad reasons Black Americans get 19 percent less from Social Security during their retirement years than White retirees. Inequities in the labor market limit their job opportunities and...
Discover the impacts and debates surrounding raising the retirement age. Understand how increasing Social Security's retirement age can affect your retirement plan....
Introduction: In our exploration of ear health, we’ve embarked on a journey with Hillary R. Perry, an esteemed audiologist, to unravel the complexities surrounding hearing loss and the diverse w...
THANK YOU AARP FOR DOING THIS ARTICLE AND HATS OFF TO THESE PARENTS ??? For hundreds of thousands of retirees, focus on caring for kids ‘is just life’. By Jon Marcus, AARP. Published March...
A few weeks ago my husband (60) received an early morning phone call from his manager and the HR representative, letting him know that he is retired effective immediately. He had planned to work anoth...
But a fair observer of the 401(k) system would point out where it is working and where it has holes....
A proper retirement income plan will include how you expect to pay for healthcare costs once you retire. The cost of medical care in retirement will shock you....
Most people say they want to "age in place" at home for as long as possible. Know the shockingly high cost of the best of care for aging loved ones at home....
Recently widowed and just retired. And yes I’ve heard every pro and con imaginable on this subject but still have not made my mind up. I’ve done the math and I feel I have adequate savings...
I will be eligible for Medicare in about a year. I have been doing quite a lot of research but it is all so confusing. Part A an B is pretty straight forward but then there is Medigap in partsC, D and...
This month we celebrate the Retirement Answer Man’s 10th anniversary milestone with several guests throughout the month. Today we welcome Professor Rick Nason, author of It’s Not Complicat...
For high-net-worth families, there are financial planning strategies to take advantage of today before the rules change....
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions is proud to sponsor the Treasure Valley Silver Awards By:Idahonews.com BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) —90-year-old Mary Lou Hay says the key to a happy retirement is staying a...
With cash flow running tight, I've embarked on a mission to trim unnecessary expenses from my budget. In times of surplus cash before my home purchase, I hadn't scrutinized my expenses for years. It's...
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 off the house) in1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 20...
There is a looming retirement crisis. It’s not a possibility. It’s about to be a reality for many Americans. According to a survey by Clever, “Two-thirds of retired Americans say the...
In today’s world, workers need to save if they want to be comfortable in retirement. But there are also limits to what many people can afford. A new study finds that when U.K. workers were autom...
Even with the improvement, two out of five households are still at risk, according to the National Retirement Risk Index. The release of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (S...
[Editor's Note: If you’re looking to carve out your financial freedom so you can practice medicine exactly how you want, make sure to sign up for the virtual Physician Freedom Summit March 7-9. ...
SilverSneakers is a fitness program focused on improving senior health through exercise....
Big Tex, Paul in Maryland, and Nick in Alabama all need to know how much money they should convert to Roth to pay as little tax as possible, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 471 with Joe ...
Aside from your spouse or partner, if applicable, who is the first person you told once you made the final decision to retire? Why that person? I have friends who have retired and my guess is that I w...
Master of Change by Brad Stulberg. I read this book a few months ago. It is a mixture of old philosophy & new psychological research on how to deal with change. I found it invaluable. I'm retiring...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How to Make the Most of Retirement by Un...
A sometimes-overlooked measure of the 2022 law could put free money into millions of workers' retirement plans....
Lots of great information in this forum, thank you. I hear a lot regarding couples and their travels, their relationships, their finances. But the one thing I don't see a lot of is singles. How planni...
How many times have you heard something like this: If you start saving $300 a month at age 25, by the time you're 60 you'll be a millionaire. While not technically false (assuming you could earn a 9.5...
Many are familiar with Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, but there are 3 plan types that aren’t as well known....
I'm nearing retirement age. Over at AskOldPeopleAdvice, I appreciate the posts where people share their wisdom concerning things they would have done in hindsight. Because I work in healthcare, I know...
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Every year, The White Coat Investor publishes at least one online course, which we call “Continuing Financial Education.” In reality, it is a blend of financi...
I'm single, retired and all my friends have relocated to warmer climes. Luckily, I have 3 cats to keep me company, and I'd like to make sure they don't end up in shelters if (god forbid) something hap...
I'm looking at retiring. I've been very fortunate and I don't forsee any financial problems. However, ever since I was a child, I have measured my worth by my production. This was ingrained in me by m...
As I approach my 65th birthday later this year, I have arrived at a common conclusion that getting older stinks ... Read more...