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On a random weekday earlier this month, a few hours of unexpected free time materialized on my calendar. My eyes quickly darted to Bill Bengen’s new book, A Richer Retirement: […] The pos...
I'm 60 - don't plan on taking 401k withdrawals until about 65 - still working and planning to "adding to the pile" for a few more years My question is what is the best monthly withdrawal strategy? Say...
As retirees, we can go wherever we want, whenever we want. I always knew I wanted to camp, but it took me a while to decide where to land on the spectrum: 0 - Hotel is a must (this is my wife) 1 - RV ...
I’m liked and respected at work, but I detest being the center of attention, especially just for doing what my job description says I’m supposed to do. The work was enjoyable and fulfillin...
When talking with my financial advisor and running all these scenarios and simulations for retirement it seems like getting to 90 yrs old is the goal. Is that even realistic? How many people who retir...
Wondering how others approached this. I am 57, my wife is 46. I could retire at 62, 65 easily but how do I not work for the 10 years that my wife has to work? Just a moral dilemma I am trying to plan ...
Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time....
Aging seniors and those with chronic conditions have been able to rely on Medicare for home health care. Now, the benefit may be at risk, writes Debbie Stabenow....
Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz....
I've often asked myself, "If you could design a financial planning firm from the ground up, what would it look like?" Here's the answer. The post What Would Your Ideal Financial Advisory Firm Look Lik...
Norway tops the world for retirement security in a new study. America moved up a notch to 21....
The precious metals market is experiencing a historic rally that’s catching the attention of savvy investors. As of early October ... Read more...
Rising costs and competing financial priorities are making it harder for younger workers to save for retirement. Goldman Sachs highlights six strategies to help clients get on track without simply "sa...
I've done a lot of travel over the years but I am now looking for group tour offerings for solo travelers over 55. Something like Roads Scholar. Has anyone gone on trips that are specifically designed...
65F happily single, retired a year and a half. The dust has settled, I now see the forest amongst the trees and I’m very much enjoying life in my routine. But I get the itch to travel. Not far. ...
I just wanted to ask how many of you that are 60yrs or more have, or know that you will have, $500,000 (liquid) that you have access to easily that you can use to pay bills with -- not equity in a hou...
Retiring soon. Will my plan work? I am planning on retiring soon and I am making serious plans. I am hoping I can save at least $500k in stocks before retirement in about 6 years. I will also have abo...
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Saving too much could mean you're missing opportunities to put your money to work. Redirect some of that money toward paying off debt, building retirement funds, fulfilling a dream or investing in hig...
Why voluntary discomfort—from marathons to cold plunges to career risks—builds neurological resilience, autonomy, and meaning. Choose your hard things....
The six largest businesses in the world, as measured by stock market capitalization, are headquartered not merely in the US, ... Read more...
It’s hard to escape the topic of credit cards and the rewards that can make you a happy traveler. But here are five cards you should avoid. The post The 5 Credit Cards You Absolutely Should Not ...
"Noctourism" is a new trend of building travel and vacations around events and plans that take place at night. Take a look at some inspiring noctourism ideas....
Strategies include starting small, adopting a system, getting help from others and being ruthless about what to keep, even when it comes to sentimental items or inherited possessions....
Timing is everything, and sequence of returns risk can mean the difference between a retirement nest egg that's overflowing … or empty....
Early conversations, financial planning and understanding the progression of care needs can help to mitigate stress and protect family relationships....
As long-time investors, we all understand the importance of diversification when it comes to growing wealth. Bear markets and corrections are inevitable, which is why putting everything into a single ...
Plenty of DIY investors try to figure out how to fit all assets into their portfolio. Newsflash! Not everything goes into your portfolio. The post Not Everything Goes into Your Portfolio appeared firs...
What good is living longer if your money doesn’t last long enough to enjoy it?...
What if the riskiest move isn’t retiring too early, but waiting so long your best years pass by? This episode unpacks the real regrets of 909 retirees and the practical steps they wish they&rsqu...
I just applied for my for my age 70 benefit. Starting in February. This should be the ultimate stress test! After the nightmare of Army Benefit Center totally butchering my High 3 calculation, and the...
Amazon’s October Prime Day, or Prime Big Deal Days 2025, is set to begin on October 7 and ends on ... Read more...
Find the best places in the U.S. to follow your retirement passions, including golf, hiking, boating, skiing, the arts, fine dining, restaurants and lifelong learning....
Forbes screened nearly 1,000 locales to pick the 25 top places to enjoy retirement, weighing quality of life and leisure offerings from the arts to fine dining to golf....
As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences....
The new tax bill presents a good opportunity for retirees to revisit tax plans, look into doing some Roth conversions and consider plans for long-term care....
As I finish lunch at the office, looking forward to another 10 years before I can retire, I often read the stories of the people in this community and daydream a little bit about what my wife and I wi...
From a USA Today artical: $2.1 trillion sits in left-behind 401(k) accounts. Could one be yours? Finding a forgotten 401(k): The low-hanging fruit First, visit the National Registry of Unclaimed Retir...
I retired on March of 2023 after about 41 years of work at two aerospace companies (16+ at one and 25 at the second). For some strange reason, I have kept all my tech books from school and ones acquir...
Not to paraphrase The Clash.... But, I had been planning to retire in January 2026 with a modest pension, SS @ age 65, and draw down assets at a target rate of 3%, and max out my 401K this year. But, ...
M64 wife is 57, no kids. We have just north of 4 mil in liquid assets split between 3 in after tax and 1+ in 401k. How much should we have in real estate vs bonds,equities and annuities? I’m ant...
Starting in 2026, high earners over the age of 50 must make 401(k) catch-ups after-tax. Savers may not be celebrating, but advisors say the shift will benefit them over the long term....
The Nike stock price, Amazon's settlement and the shutdown were all covered by Kiplinger this week — but why? How much do you know about the week's financial news?...
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The majority of people retire early, leaving the workforce before reaching their Full Retirement Age (FRA). Maybe you should, too....
Retirement is about more than finances — it’s about meaning and growth. Join us as we explore common “belief traps” that can hold you back, how to reframe your story, and expan...
The new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them....
For now, Jerome Powell probably doesn’t need the BLS report to convince the Federal Reserve Governors the labor market is cooling....
FROM THE ARTICLE. Surveys show a generation closing in on retirement is increasingly anxious about the program’s fiscal health. By Deirdre Shesgreen, AARP. Published October 02, 2025. Corriveau,...
This home-buying story is one of financial recklessness masquerading as the American Dream. And it's a cautionary tale for trainees. The post Buying a House in Training: A Cautionary Tale That Could&r...