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Whether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps....
For over 10 years, my father has been my primary editor on Financial Samurai. When my father isn't available, my wife steps in. This system has allowed me to maintain a consistent publishing schedule ...
I’ve been teaching for over 40 years. After COVID, I went to part-time, remotely doing research and writing for my employer. I am having a really hard time working hourly on projects. I’ve...
I’m (62F) retiring 12/6/24 from my nonprofit fundraising job. I’ve worked in fundraising for most of my career for a variety of clients, all of them wonderful organizations with moving mis...
Critics of temporary rental assistance argue that it gives people the financial leeway to work less. But that was not the case for low-income workers in Chicago. The workers, who received up to $1,000...
In April 2017, I made a commitment to be a stay-at-home parent for the first five years of my son's life. When my daughter was born in December 2019, I made the same commitment for the sake of equalit...
Creating a retirement plan can be challenging when considering the possibility of a recession. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevevernon/2023/05/19/how-to-recession-proof-your-retirement/] However, no...
Life is interesting. And that’s a good thing. How boring would it be if every day on this planet was the same? For about a decade now, we’ve made some choices that have swung our days into...
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With so many new types of work possibilities, many professionals want to make a different transition than full retirement. Here’s how to see what is out there first....
I'm a leader in a healthcare organization IT department. My team works on Population Health and Regulatory/Quality functions. It's been about a week since my departure was announced. No one has shown ...
"Follow your passions" may be well-intentioned guidance, but it's insufficient. Ikigai provides a fourfold framework for making college and career decisions....
Hi all, My husband (66) is planning to leave this fall from his job of 30 years with a pension. I (65) have a small business and work PT which I plan to keep doing to some extent. We both plan on taki...
With proper planning, you can have a perfectly secure retirement without a pension....
Let’s face it, doing a clinical 9-to-5 gets more than a little stale for physicians out there. That’s not to ... Read more...
Rhode Island is the twentieth state to establish a state-facilitated retirement savings program....
I have been retired for 1 year now. This week my wife is on a mission to declutter and I fully support that. On my side I have a stack of nice walnut backed US Patent awards, probably about 15 and eve...
About one in four workers in their 50s and early 60s has a physical or medical condition that limits their ability to work. These impairments can upend retirement plans and force them to make financia...
I worked my way through college by driving various trucks over the summer. Pickups with refrigerators, a Ford that would not go over 37 MPH with plywood for the tailgate, etc. The open road, sunny day...
Creative thinking and a willingness to learn new skills helped two artisans navigate their job changes and make adjustments when they needed to....
Education is the key to freedom for all of us. Therefore, I've made the decision to pursue a doctorate degree instead of seeking a fancy tech job. Specifically, I plan to earn a Doctorate in Business ...
This question is being asked more than ever these days, so here’s what you can do when it comes to making Medicare decisions while you’re still working....
Depending on what you want to do next in your career will dictate the costs that you can expect. Planning for those costs will be key to your financial life....
Estate planning includes appointing a power of attorney for finances. But when POA action is needed, some aging parents resist. Know your options if it happens to you....
I (61f) haven't worked in over a year. I worked in human services my whole career, and when they closed my program in November 2022, I didn't seek a new job. Now my wife (64f) is retiring in June, and...
Most methods for earning money require you to work, at least to some degree. But after a long day at work, you might be looking for ways to earn that don’t require you to pick up yet another gig...
After being retired about a month, I accepted a part time job that would utilize the skills I acquired during my career. People told me to wait before I made any commitments, but I didn't listen. The ...
When it comes to figuring out how to invest your money, there is no shortage of advice on the matter. Many financial experts recommend choosing your portfolio based on factors such as your age or your...
Want to retire early or quit your job and move overseas? A new report has the most affordable places to live in 2024....
Want to retire early or quit your job and move overseas? A new report has the most affordable places to live in 2024....
Today is my 60 day mark being retired. I am setting up future activities. I was both an engineer and accountant. 1. Will be taking a course at my local college on writing for publication. Me and a roo...
Hey, good people of Reddit, I thought I would share here an option I stumbled upon a few months ago. After 35 years in IT and 45 or so years of solid working and with two more years to get to my retir...
Ageism puts older jobseekers at a disadvantage, but they can greatly improve their chances by talking up the advantages they offer to prospective employers...
I’m retiring in May 2024 after 35 years working in IT, the last 25 for a Fortune 500 company. Not a manager, but have worked with many in leadership and exec positions. Anyway, I’m gladly ...
The Grammy winner discusses her musical heroes, her big hit song and her unconventional voice...
I am 60 and single. This may sound dumb but I am just realizing what an absolute windfall my job is at this time of my life despite the fact that I have to live where I don't want to be. I really shou...
Hello, long time reader, first time poster in this forum! In a nutshell my questions are: Did people with a desk job see a significant change in their pain after retirement? How long did it take thing...
In the prior week’s we’ve been talking all about budgeting and managing cash flow. This is difficult enough with a fixed regular income. This week, we’re going to address those of yo...
Retirement is a fuzzy line these days. It seems increasingly rare for older people to cross the threshold from career worker to retiree on a single day and remain retired indefinitely. My Dad did that...
I could conceivably retire in two years but would still like to advance my career. What are some thoughts on considering a job change this late in my career? I could coast to retirement in my current ...
Are the dog days of summer dragging you down? Are you a physician-in-training starting to look at jobs for next ... Read more...
The longer you are retired, the harder it may be to find a job if you want to go back. In this article, I'd like to share the difficulties I've faced finding employment in a new field. My situation sh...
I currently have a very good, but very big job/career. My husband is older than me an already retired, so I am and have been the primary earner. Our kids are in college without student loans (either a...
Today I woke up and decided to do something that I have never done before! My daughter has been telling me about the Reddit community and encouraging me to at "least read some of the posts". Well, I d...
(Me: retired for six years) The title says it: there are thousands of how-to and financial books. There's nothing wrong with those, but I'm wondering if there is any fiction about that? There are, of ...
At the time I did not know I could cash out my retirement just curious if anyone would know if I would still be able to now? Or would it be gone at this point? Thanks submitted by /u/AdMundane8697[vis...
I finally clearly understand why I haven’t been able to shake some of the stress I’ve been feeling lately. Despite writing less, doing less business deals, and exercising more, I still fee...
Just got a contract and will be making pretty serious money for next year, maybe longer. 2-3 hundred k. 63 and looking for legal ways to defer money to retirement - that’s 1 at least years out. ...
With the unemployment rate near record lows, the odds favor job seekers — especially those with the right skills (but not necessarily a college degree). Here are 5 top trends....
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...