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Social Security Benefits Increased in 2023

Great news, here is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2023 "The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security...

thinksaveretire.com Feb 17 2023

Eight Reasons to Use Mortgage Broker Services

A mortgage broker helps homeowners by researching loans and negotiating with lenders. Here is a closer look at eight of the top reasons to work with a broker to obtain a mortgage. 1. Save Time and Ene...

retirementsavvy.net Feb 17 2023

wealth trace

So I saw in another post ppl using wreath trace or mint. I've never used or heard of either. I'm still working, 48, got one child in junior year. I get a medical stipend monthly. I have 300k in my 401...

reddit.com Feb 17 2023

Your List

I am seeing a few posts where people asking questions which mainly involve cheap places to retire and I wonder if they actually have whole list of wants or just cheap. For example on my list for a new...

reddit.com Feb 17 2023

Retirement/stock investing/ advice

Hello, This might be an odd question, but I need advice and I’m not sure what to do. I’m 32 and currently have a retirement account through work. I contribute 3% and they match it. My mone...

reddit.com Feb 17 2023

Ramit Sethi – How to Spend (and Actually Enjoy It)

On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Ramit Sethi from I Will Teach You to Be Rich! I needed someone to come on the show to provide some tough love and Ramit w...

madfientist.com Feb 17 2023

Do I need to look for a job/the same type of job?

I earned about 285k base plus some bonus. Spouse earns 220k all in. Am 48 years of age. 2.3 million in assets. 350k house equity, mortgage of 400k. Can I quit and still be on path to happy retirement....

reddit.com Feb 17 2023

Some Silver Linings On Inflation

People rightfully worry about inflation since they get to keep less of their paycheck, but there are some, though not universal, positive signs on inflation. In sum, we are already heading in the righ...

forbes.com Feb 16 2023

Where to Store Your Money

Today on the podcast, we are answering your questions covering an array of topics. We spend some time on where the best place to save your money is when you need to access it sooner than later. We cov...

whitecoatinvestor.com Feb 16 2023

How much do you need to retire?

Curious to get everyone's opinion on this... What would you need to have saved or bring in on a monthly basis to be comfortable with retiring?? submitted by /u/taylor_m_johnson[visit reddit] [comments...

reddit.com Feb 16 2023

I thought about buying a condo in Florida

I thought about buying a house or condo in Miami or Fort Lauderdale Florida but this subreddit convinced me that I should try renting a room for a month or two in the winter. Thanks. I might save a bu...

reddit.com Feb 16 2023

Wife doesn’t want me to retire

Wife and I are both 52. I’m currently making around $300k a year in a fairly high stress role that I hate. My wife retired 5 years ago due to health issues - she gets $36k a year for disability....

reddit.com Feb 16 2023

Best mid-sized town for retirement?

5 years from retirement; are there any towns with a vibrant nightlife, moderately priced housing market (and land?) that is also tax friendly for a military retirement? I currently live in Visalia, CA...

reddit.com Feb 16 2023

The Case for Signing a Power of Attorney

The best reason to set up a power of attorney for yourself or an elderly family member is to avoid a far more contentious and expensive alternative later: guardianship. Jonathan Williams A power of at...

squaredawayblog.bc.edu Feb 16 2023

The Changes to Roth Accounts Because of Secure Act 2.0

[Editor's Note: Today is the day that could change the lives of every medical and dental student reading this. Beginning at 6pm MT, WCI founder Dr. Jim Dahle and StudentLoanAdvice.com co-founder Andre...

whitecoatinvestor.com Feb 15 2023

Anybody retire to Vancouver?

Newly retired and living in Halifax. Lived in Vancouver for a few years in the late ‘80’s and been back to visit most recently last May for a few weeks. It’s my favourite place in th...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

Estate Planning Seminars

I get invites for a free dinner to listen to lawyers tell me how to protect my wealth on the reg. Is anything gained from attending these other than the meal and being scared into paying a lawyer a lo...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

Filling Out Form W-4P In Retirement...(Help!)

Hoping that someone might have gone through this too... The new W-4(P) Form is confusing me real good. I am newly retired and married/filing jointly. Question 2(b)(I) on Form W-4P asks for taxable ann...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

Trying (and mostly failing) to hang tough

My mental health is being affected by my march through the last year and a half of work. My boss is an intolerable sadistic misogynist + narcissist (its not just me - everyone hates him). My stress le...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

No 401k FOR YOU!

I'm having a problem and I was hoping I could find some expertise here. I have a 401k at a smallish plan provider that I won't name, yet. I have a need to cash-out my current 100% vested balance. I am...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

15 Ways To Prevent Identity Theft

February 15, 2023 — In 2021 the Federal Trade Commission received 1.5 million reports of identity theft. And guess who is usually the #1 target for scammers – right, retired people. A comb...

topretirements.com Feb 15 2023

Best expat info?

Looking for honest uncensored discussions of life abroad for retirees. Youtube seems to be all marketing - pros & cons where cons are kind of lame (restaurants are busy and you have to wait in lin...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023

Hanging tough redux

Seeing Doodle’s post on hanging tough for 18 months brought my own situation to mind. Well, a few differences. The stressful person is my direct report and not bigoted but chronically angry and ...

reddit.com Feb 15 2023