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I was just speaking with a (potential) financial advisor today. He discussed, for example how the S&P 500 is way overweighted in tech, particularly because 7 of the top 10 holdings are all megatec...
Looking at my 401k, they have transfers every three months to the same stocks just moved around a little. Is that normal? submitted by /u/AlienRealityShow[visit reddit] [comments]...
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Semiconductors are a vital part of virtually all industries. It is next to impossible to conceive of any industry or part of daily activity that doesn’t brush up against chips in one form or ano...
Nearly half of the people receiving federal disability benefits have a psychiatric impairment that interferes with working. And they tend to be younger and more willing to work than other disability b...
Hi guys how's it going? I was in the Air force for 13 years and for reasons I won't go into, I was medically discharged and placed on a pension and medically 'retired' at 31 years old. Due to being on...
Curious to hear peoples' opinions on how men and women individually react or adapt to retirement, or the consideration of retiring. Why this is relevant is I have a number of men friends who are eithe...
March 1, 2023 — A few years back one we featured the Best Places to Retire in South Carolina in one of our Blogs. Not only were they attractive places to retire, but most had the added advantage...
March 1, 2023 — A few years back one we featured the Best Places to Retire in South Carolina in one of our Blogs. Not only were they attractive places to retire, but most had the added advantage...
The aging of America, driven by the baby boom, means pushing out retirement would have only a limited effect....
Each year, thousands of Canadians scramble to make a last-minute RRSP contribution before the deadline. If that’s you, here is everything you need to know about your RRSP contribution, starting ...
I have several medical conditions that are eligible for consideration for disability. I did read that its easier to be approved for disability in your 60's and sometimes its worth looking into rather ...
By Dr. Tyler Scott, WCI Columnist It is both incredibly surreal and profoundly humbling to be writing this article. When I began reading The White Coat Investor almost 10 years ago, I never could have...
Looking for ideas on side hustles you can create right now? Here are several thoughts from a broad range of interests and areas of expertise. One of them is bound to fit your needs....
Many aging seniors fear getting dementia, even more than they fear dying. In fact, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are two of the most popular health searches on Google. Although we al...
This decision isn’t easy, thanks to investment, tax and other considerations. Let’s explore the implications of each....
Much has been said about inflation hurting society. As people’s buying power decreases, life gets more costly. Heck, the Fed seems hell-bent on causing another recession to contain inflation. Ho...
It's always best to make sure you're prepared for retirement well before you get there. These four steps can help make sure you're ready....
In our last post, we indicated that there are several levers in the AFP that more conservative users can employ to reflect their lower tolerance for potential future spending reductions, including: Us...
Managing a zero-interest promotion so you don't get hit with a huge bill....
The IRS's 401(k) contribution increase in 2023 is nearly 10% over the previous year's $20,500 limit. What contributed to this rise? Is this an opportunity for you? If so, how can you take advantage of...
Denim and Diamonds It's easy to find a video with lyrics if you want one - the link points to video of a live performance (which are always my favorite). It's a banger. It's my jam. I hope you enjoy i...
Some elder you know may be alone in the world with no one to help or protect them as they age. The decision to help is a choice for an honorable person, the neighbor in this true story....
My wife and I are vacillating between moving to the Florida panhandle or north of San Antonio Texas. We have relatives in both areas. We've been to both places and done our research but still can't de...
Should I be contributing to my 401k or Roth 401k? My employer offers both and I currently contribute 4% to the Roth 401k and 3% to my 401k. Should I go full Roth? Currently make $135k/yr and anticipat...
Being self employed at 38 years old with 2 children. Asking my retirement people who I have utmost respect for. What did you do throughout your life for investing? submitted by /u/Square_Race_9107[vis...
Well, looks like it has happened again. Since the last time we spoke, I got sucked into building my 17th(?) kitchen, and I have finally emerged from its messy yet addictive grasp as I stand here at th...
Use Kiplinger's guide to 401(k) funds to boost the performance of your retirement portfolio. We analyze them and rate each one “buy,” “sell” or “hold.”....
The Corporate Transparency Act will affect many people and require reporting of entities that form the foundation of many estate plans....
Lost retirement accounts are a common issue as people change jobs but leave accounts with former employers. Here are some tips for finding the money....
Between spending time with family and dedicating her work to the U.S. National Parks, Nancy enjoys the freedom that comes with retirement....
If you are retired and use a portfolio withdrawal strategy based on a formula, what do you do with unspent withdrawals at the end of the year? Put in a fun fund (spend it or lose it attitude), re-inve...
Our cognitive biases can get in the way of saving for the future, especially for retirement. Here’s how to recognize and overcome them....
Hi and thank you. My full retirement age is 66ys 10mo. I would like to take early retirement benefits around August 2023 when I'm past 64s of age. I plan to keep working full time making Federal adjus...
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading ... Read more...
"A million dollars isn't what it used to be."...
Which asset bubble was the greatest in history? Was it the flower that once sold for the price of a house? Or the magic internet money that went up 10x in a little over a year? Or was it something els...
I am a white collar western office worker in my beast years (40). With 2 degrees and 17 years of expertise I am reaping the rewards of hard and consistent work with good remuneration and a very promis...
Is self-employment a viable method to avoid the WEP penalty? In other words, suppose you "pay" yourself the minimum amount required for "substantial earnings" and then report that IRS and pay the corr...
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Earlier this week, we examined why financial advisors might do this crap. Good financial advisors pursue certifications and take oaths ... Read more...
You don't always have to toil, sweat, and struggle to turn a little bit of money into a much bigger future sum....
How much will your expenses be in retirement? With soaring inflation, increasing longevity rates, the potential of higher future taxes, and the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and long-term care, your...
Doing taxes in 2023 feels a lot like it did before the pandemic. Still, there are some meaningful changes to keep in mind....
You can still put money in an I.R.A. for 2022, and that’s better than not investing at all. But an early start would have given you a great advantage, our columnist says....
Is my Social Security "worth" $1m? I'm a high earner and I think the max benefit I'll get at 65 is something like $3,500/month. So yearly that's $42,000. Using the 4% rule that equates to about $1 mil...
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[Editor's Note: It’s less than a week until the best medical conference of the year, and even if you can’t attend the Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference (WCICON23) in per...
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you’ll soon be able to roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met. Here’s what you need to know about the new change...