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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...
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder Anyone who has been around the physician financial blogosphere has probably heard someone cite the “one house, one spouse” rule of thumb. In 2015, I expa...
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....
I can roll over the Max contribution to a Roth. Then do it again every year. 2 roll over into a money market account. My questions are: what else can I do? Could I use my Roth to invest into Treasury?...
The perk of retirement is that you have time to travel the world, but what do you do with your furry companion while you are away? Partnering with our service, would give you access to a discounted se...
Hello, I am 58 and lost my job in January 2022. I started my own business and make the same money as before. I have a Rollover IRA with Fidelity, but I have the feeling with all ups and down on the st...
Folks who feel that "job" and "work" have no place in retirement, feel free to check out a different discussion! If you've got a perfect post-retirement work gig, what is it? What makes it perfect for...
Hello, my dad is retiring soon and he wants to find a meaningful job but isn’t sure what to do. He has a pretty strict “things I can’t do” list and it’s hard to narrow it...
retirees may interview for a perfect encore career or stepped-down retirement gig only to have second thoughts.... How Retirees Should Turn Down a Job Offer...
How To Find Your Early Retirement Job. You retired early and know the opportunities you want to pursue that are aligned with your interests and passions ......
'Is it possible to contribute to a new 401(k) account to get additional matching?'...
What are some (parttime) mimium wage job ideas for any old ppl that doesnt know any english? Or possibly higher than mimum wage? And is tired all the time apparently and is scare of pain and in pain s...
Being let go from a job later in life can lead to financial disaster, but there are some things you can do to help lessen the damage....
I've been retired for a little while now, and I'm enjoying it. I have things I care about, projects I want to do, people I want to spend time with, and I'm certainly not sitting around waiting for the...
While conventional wisdom views a career as a stable bond, human capital carries unique risks, so a client's job shouldn't always be treated as a safe asset.
My writing today is very different from 2013. Back then, I was a dividend stocks and early retirement writer. But now I’m more about passive investing and data-driven DIY financial planning. I’m also ...
My job is interesting and challenging with plenty of opportunity for creativity. I also belong to a great team of supportive, kind and smart people. However, I can’t keep working forever, and I don’t ...
In 2012, two months before my 35th birthday, I engineered my layoff from a 13-year career in investment banking. At the time, it felt like the riskiest thing I had ever done. Was I really going to blo...
A while back, I asked r/retirement for volunteers to help with a story about losing a job around age 60: too old to get hired, too young to retire. Many of you stepped forward, and 10 of you are featu...
We often consider an age for retirement, like 62, 65 or older. But what about ourselves as individuals? Was there a time when you felt like your mind no longer wanted to engage in your job? You feel d...
For most of my adult life, I thought freedom meant depending on no one. That’s why I choose to quit my stressful job and travel the world in my 30s. Obsessively saving and investing was the key to fin...
Hi, I retired in March after decades working a corporate job I didn't like to help my family, which I do like. I have tons of interests and didn't have time to pursue them. I'm pursuing them now. The ...
Almost half of full-time physicians in the US feel burned out at some point in their career, and almost a ... Read more
Workers who forgo the traditional career path find there are rewards — and challenges — to going out on their own.
My husband retired in 2008 at 62. I retired in 2022 at the age of 72. He is bored - I am not. He expects me to be his entertainment committee and frankly, it is not a job I want. We tried playing card...
When you're younger, it's pretty normal to set goals career goals, financial goals, goals for any sports/hobbies/other activities you are involved in. But now that I'm retired, it seems like it's just...
Being named the trustee of an estate is a profound honor — and a major responsibility. From securing assets to navigating family dynamics, here is how to do a good job.
Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, an internist turned not-for-profit CEO, talks about career chapters and the growing army of workers over the age of 65.
In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts answer four critical questions about rising tuition, shifting job markets, and navigating the new 529 plan rules.
You'll probably do a better job with your financial planning—and your tax planning—if you divide retirement planning into six stages. The post The 6 Financial Stages of Retirement appeared first on Th...
Leaving a high-powered career brings freedom, but also an identity crisis. Four leaders share how to build a meaningful post-work chapter.
I can't believe it… It's been 10 years since I left my job! What a wild ride it's been. I'm more content with my life/finances than I've ever been before, but I'm also more unsure about what the futur...
Im 63F with a great job, making good money with a great work retirement savings plan. Spouse is already retired for 6 years. We have enough money between the 2 of us to be fine if I retire now. The is...
What are the pros and cons of leaving your employee job and joining a concierge practice or direct primary care model? Here are some myths. The post The Benefits and Pitfalls of Entering the World of ...
I retired in December. I had an office job and wore business casual. After I retired I kept wearing the same thing. It just comfortable while I adjusted. But without the stress I have lost about 20 po...
Just over a full year away from my job in the naval/maritime industry. I didn't really want to leave, but I had/have no desire (and no real need) to return to work. I am a life member of a number of o...
In the 10 years since I left my job, I'm more content than ever before, but I'm also more unsure about what the future holds. Read more → The post A Decade of Freedom appeared first on Mad Fientist.
Learn how to tap Medicaid or other programs for income in this week's Wealth Wise advice column. You may be able to balance caregiving with your career.
My wife started taking early Social Security benefits at age 62. She has a part time job. We know there is a 2026 income limitation of $2,040 per month. If her income exceeds that amount in a given mo...
I've been retired for 7 years and enjoying retired life completely, and while describing work as fun seems weird, I do miss parts of my old job. Now, there's an opportunity go back as a consultant for...
“Micro-retirement? I thought that was a vacation?” Well, yes…and no. A micro-retirement is an extended, unpaid career break taken years ... Read more
Recent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here is how families can navigate the strain.
I clean the filter on my septic system twice per year – an awful job that I handle myself because it’s fairly quick and easy, despite how gross it is. I still remember the septic guy’s technique for r...
Retirement planning feels more urgent when you don’t like your career. I’ve always admired people who genuinely love their work. But I didn’t like my career from the early days. Instead of pivoting to...
Originally published on Millennial Revolution. The Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at ... Read more
I'm looking forward to being semi-retired. I have one full-time job and a very part-time one. I plan to leave the full-time job in 13 months and working maybe five to 15 hours a week. Is there a term ...
An interview with Dr. Sarah Gebauer about how she and her family have taken long international sabbaticals while maintaining a successful medical career. We cover how physician families can navigate s...
Consumption smoothing is how you keep your standard of living stable across a lifetime of income changes, career shifts, and retirement. The post Consumption Smoothing: What It Means and How It Works ...
Roth vs. Traditional is a tax‑timing decision: pay tax now or later. Roth suits low‑bracket earners; Traditional helps high‑bracket savers; late‑career planning favors strategic conversions. Blending ...
I retired 2.5 years ago from a company. Immediately, my income went up. My current income is made up of a pension from a previous government career; income from commercial rental property; and deferre...