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It's official—we've entered a bear market. With the brutal selloff last week, the S&P 500 is now 23% off its highs.But what makes this bear market particularly difficult is that many other asset...
During our recent discussion on Inflation, a Badass reader stopped by and caught my attention by dropping the following block of wisdom into the comments section:  “A final note if you are worr...
A friend of mine was laid off a few months ago and has had a tough time on the job market since. After weeks of applying and getting nowhere, they received a bit of hope—a glowing email response. Th...
Have you ever wondered what retirement is like? Many people havenât given it much thought. Today on Eggstack, we gaze into the crystal ball to see what retirement is like. Continue reading...
My college advisor once told me something that would fundamentally change how I make decisions: Solve life backwards I didn't know what he meant when he first said it, so he went on to explain: It's m...
What is an annuity? What are the pros and cons of annuities? Should you add annuity to your retirement portfolio? What should you know before you buy?...
After seven straight weeks of losses, the S&P 500 posted a weekly gain of 6.6% through last Friday's close. The good news is that the market pain we've been experiencing might be over. As Bret Ken...
The most important step for retirement is to simply start saving for it. Get five actionable strategies to kick off your retirement planning....
Are you looking for the most affordable places to retire in the US? We've got all the best ones in this guide!...
Does the following quote seem accurate to you? Throughout the pandemic, the nation lacked a uniform policy about gathering places, and there was no central authority with the power to make and enforce...
Well, that was kinda sudden! In the three months or so since we last spoke, the world has become an entirely different place – at least for those of us who keep up with any sort of international...
I once got two guys fired because they pissed me off. But, before we get to that, some context... In the psychological literature, the Big Five personality traits are considered the gold standard for ...
Though the market is only 15% off its highs, as my colleague Michael Batnick recently wrote, "It feels a lot worse." And it does. Bonds are having one of their worst years ever, stocks are down, and i...
One of the most expensive dining experiences you can have in New York City is at Masa. An upscale sushi restaurant located in Midtown Manhattan, Masa offers an omakase tasting that starts at $750 per ...
This week I sat down with Charles Payne at Fox Business to discuss my new book, Just Keep Buying, and why it's never been more relevant for individual investors: Watch the latest video at foxbusiness....
The biggest differences between a Roth 401k vs a Roth IRA are contribution limits, eligibility criteria, and required minimum distributions in retirement....
Last week Netflix's share price fell 37% after reporting its first loss in subscribers in more than a decade: As Michael Batnick tweeted, this erased all of Netflix's gains going back to February 2018...
What's the worst ever financial advice you've heard? Some of the financial dogma you hear makes sense for most, but some of it is downright dumb....
With the most recent CPI data coming in at 8.5% over the prior year, there's been a lot of talk online about inflation and it's impact on your finances. Unfortunately, one of the most common arguments...
Studies have shown that some retirees draw down their savings much more slowly than anticipated. In this installment of Eggstack, we look at retirement tightwads, why they become such overzealous spen...
It’s more important than ever to balance paying off debt with saving for retirement. Should you pay or save first? Learn more....
Say it with me: Just. Keep. Buying. These three words could change your life. These three words could make you rich. But before I tell you how, let me explain how these three words changed my life. Fi...
Last week the yield curve inverted for the first time since August 2019. For the uninitiated, a yield curve inversion occurs when the interest rate paid on short-term debt exceeds the interest rate pa...
One of the best ways to save for retirement is through your employer. But what if you are your own boss? We've outlined four plans to help you save....
When I was a kid I didn't really understand status. I didn't understand why some people would grant more social value to others based on their wealth, fame, or talents. I grew up in the middle class a...
Two years ago today the world was in a panic. The U.S. stock market was nearly 33% off its highs (the largest decline since 2008/2009) and no one knew what would come next. Around that same time I sta...
Ladies and Gentlemen, fear is back. With U.S. stocks down over 10% and international stocks down even more, investors are worrying about their portfolios yet again. But this isn't the first time I've ...
As we approach retirement, it becomes increasingly obvious that weâre getting older. The lines on our face bear witness to major life events that seem designed to wear us down. In the span of les...
After years of saving to reach retirement, many find it difficult to spend in retirement. Today, 5 steps to help you make the transition....
Life of the party. That's how some of my closest friends might describe me. Well, at least after I've had a few drinks. But I wasn't always like this. For most of my adult life I kept to myself at par...
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the recent decline in tech stocks, it's easy to be pessimistic about markets (and the world) right now. I get it. Following the situation in Eastern Europe in ...
A good understanding of Medicare is needed in order to plan for retirement healthcare costs. Medicare premiums, copays, and deductibles consume the majority of the typical retirement healthcare budget...
A few weeks ago I asked Twitter: For those that think U.S. stocks are currently overvalued, when was the last time that U.S. stocks were FAIRLY valued? Immediately the trolls were out in full force: "...
Which group of people (by age and sex) is least likely to die in the U.S. within the next year? For example, is it newborn girls? Teenage boys? Women in their thirties? Men in their fifties? Before re...
Every week you have roughly 10,000 minutes to live your life. If those 10,000 minutes represent 100% of your week, then each minute is 1 basis point (i.e. 0.01% of your week). Therefore, if you sleep ...
I know you've probably heard the advice many times before: "Don't copy your neighbor's investment decisions." "Don't follow the crowd." "Don't succumb to FOMO." For most of my (short) investment caree...
It has been a good while since we’ve done a reader case study here on MMM, but that hasn’t stopped them from arriving in my inbox. And since 2022 is becoming a year of interesting financia...
The 4% rule can help a retiree determine how much to withdraw from retirement savings each year. Read about the pros and cons of the 4% rule....
I’ve been writing about money for almost eleven years now, and in that time the world has become an immensely richer place. Here in the US, our economy has grown by about 25% even after inflation, w...
Bloggers and authors often tell you that you'll be super happy once you're financially independent. They might not know what they're talking about....
Working from home due to the pandemic has given many of us a taste of what retirement is like. The experience can serve as a catalyst to begin thinking about what the future holds. At some point we wi...
I’m 41 years old and retired. Here's how I became confident enough to join the "Great Resignation" and resign....
Retirement is nothing like I thought it would be. Retirement is exactly as I thought it would be. Both are true. An interesting dichotomy....
The holidays are a perfect time to not only be thankful, but also support others. Learn how I give back as an early retiree with these charitable giving strategies....
As you approach retirement, itâs important to take inventory to make certain all of the necessary arrangements are made. Once you make the big leap, itâs too late for a do-over. You need a c...
Given our current market environment, it's time to rethink the 4% safe withdrawal rule. Today, I explain why, and offer some suggestions....
The most common retirement planning mistakes that people make begin well before retirement. Learn what they are and positive steps you can take to avoid them....
Are you curious how I spent my time in retirement, and how that's changed since my working years?...
The common definition of early retirement is any age before 65—that's when you qualify for Medicare benefits. Learn more about early retirement here....
Creating a purposeful life after retirement can provide meaning and happiness. Explore key factors that provide purpose and meaning....