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After the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank, I decided to review our existing banking relationships and see if we are well positioned to weather another potential bank run. I also wanted to share wit...
I was previously a teacher but now have my own LLC and on payroll with an s-corp. What financial institutions do you recommend for getting my own 401k? submitted by /u/Low-Zucchini6397[visit reddit] [...
Money affirmations can be a powerful tool to help you shift your mindset and improve your relationship with money. Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or looking to attract more abundanc...
Photo credit: jb For the most part, it is recommended to merge all of your IRA money together into a single account, to simplify record-keeping, allocation, and paperwork in general. However, there ma...
A simple question popped into my head at the 2022 version of The White Coat Investor Conference. How much more ... Read more...
[Editor's Note: Every year, Passive Income MD puts on the Leverage & Growth Summit for Physicians to help doctors create an ideal life through financial freedom. And the 2023 online version is nea...
The sky was beginning to cloud over, kids were playing, ducks were looking for bread crumbs, bikers rolled bywhile teens on skateboards defied gravity. Sitting in a folding chair and watching the scen...
Rising interest rates, pressure on Social Security, unpredictable markets and longevity risks are making annuities ever more attractive as a part of retirement planning....
Historically, the markets bounce back nicely after sharp declines, so focusing on historically high-quality companies trading at today’s lower valuations could be a good recovery strategy....
Owning employer stock in your 401(k) can increase returns, but it multiplies your financial risk....
There's an old saying that goes, "Concentrate to get rich, diversify to stay rich." The idea being that you should put all of your assets into one (or a few) investment(s) to build your wealth and the...
Does anyone know what the avg TOTAL return is for a 401k by retirement? Example to make things easy: If by 65 I’ve invested $20,000 of my money into my 401k but my portfolio is worth $100k, it w...
Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) Volatility in markets continue Not a bad month but because February is kind of short I was not able to make too much. I mostly sell put a...
Do you know the main reason Americans slip into homelessness? Are you aware of the roots of this longstanding crisis? The best way to counter negative views of homelessness is to develop a better unde...
When you retired was there something you splurged on? I know a lot of us try to pay everything off and cut expenses during retirement. On the other hand I feel like we work hard all of our life to enj...
Hello- I'm hoping someone here has an easy answer to this question. I have the required 40 credits to claim social security. For many of my working years I was making high 5, low 6 figures (range was ...
My wife has a 401a from the company she retired from and wants to roll it into an IRA at Fidelity. The employer is telling her the distribution check will be made out to Fidelity FBO her, but is also ...
Hello ladies and gents, Whats everyone's opinion on having a Gold ETF in your IRA acct. The Google machine gives a lot of mixed feedback and I'm struggling to make an informed decision. I am early 30s...
Does anyone know and can answer if one is taking SS at FRA and still working, is that person able to increase the SS benefit by replacing a lower wage year with a higher wage year after starting to co...
March 15, 2023 — It seems like retirement shouldn’t be allowed to start until a person went through a required course. There are so many important decisions – when to take Social Sec...
March 15, 2023 — It seems like a person shouldn’t be allowed to start retirement until they went through a course. There are so many important decisions – when to take Social Securit...
Welcome back to another update from Root of Good. We are slowly easing into spring. Or so we thought, until we got a brief snow blizzard over the weekend. It was above freezing the whole time, but it'...
I turned 61 this year. The truth be told, I have been in denial about it for so long that I am actually hurtling headlong towards 62. Good grief. When did I get so old? At this age, my mind should be ...
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder More income is almost always a good thing, but not all income is created equal. Inadequate financial literacy often leads to paying too much tax on the income you do...
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a title like that on a blog before. Allow me to explain. I’ve been pretty busy lately. The Project House is almost ready to become a furnished rental: I&rs...
The economy has been great. We’re all making money, but I’ve got some news for you, and you might not like it The economy won’t always be this way, and those of us who will emerge wi...
There are areas of financial planning for LGBTQ families that need special attention and are often overlooked. Taking a proactive approach will help ensure that LGBTQ couples’ finances are handl...
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When it comes to preparedness, we tend to focus on preparing for our financial futures. Unfortunately, this often includes providing our readers with tips for avoiding becoming the victim of cybercrim...
In this article, we take a look at the 15 biggest retirement mistakes you will regret forever. For more such retirement mistakes, go to 5 Biggest Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever. Retiremen...
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Pack your bags. It’s time to live your digital nomad dream! How would you like to live and work from a cruise ship? If you work remotely, you really need to check this out. Life at Sea Cruises i...
It seems that every other article we read these days in the retirement media involves someone’s thoughts about how best to withdraw funds from accumulated savings to supplement income from other...
I know all about how the amount we receive is adjusted by whether we retire at, before or after FRA. But what I’m trying to learn is which 35 highest years of income go into the equation- does i...
Hi, I'm nowhere near retirement but I've been investing in my 401k for quite a while now. I know if I have demanding concerns I'll speak with an actual financial advisor, but I'm curious if anyone kno...
Following the footsteps of others can give you a clearer path to your own retirement. Here are some challenges currently facing today’s retirees....
I’m 60, SF, no kids and starting to seriously think about my next steps. I have a good job (85k) and benies and ~$500k in my 401k. Only have ~ $2k in savings and owe $5k on CC. Car will be pd in...
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Hi. We are both in our mid fifties and live in Los Angeles. If I were to die tomorrow, a distinct possibility, could she make 300K last the rest of her life? She’s on permanent disability and re...
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Bear markets and bank runs aren’t good for most people. But let’s try to look at the upside if the Fed destroys the middle class, shall we? Thinking in extremes provides clarity to help ma...
New to investing and recently opened a roth ira. Im wondering if this would be a good portfolio: 55% FXAIX 30% FTEC 10% FSGGX 5% FXNAX I'm 21 so I don't mind being aggressive, but wanted to know if th...
I’m just coming up on year one at my newish job. Decent pay (70k but a raise is in the works in the next two months that is negotiable). I’m currently 30M. Currently have about 15k in Roth...
News came last Friday that Silicon Valley Bank was taken over by the FDIC after it had a bank run. Silicon Valley Bank was the 16th largest bank in the country with over $200 billion in assets. Such a...
SLAT, DAPT, SPAT - Demystifying the Trust Alphabet Soup including the latest moniker "Back Door SLAT" to help you really plan....
In the age of blogging, vlogging, podcasts, and TikTok, bite-sized personal finance instruction is abundant. But is that helpful or hurtful?...
By Josh Katzowitz, WCI Content Director Now that the giant stage and video screens in Phoenix have been broken down and now that everything else from the Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conf...