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Careful estate planning is vital if property you own could be contaminated. Here's how to avoid handing your beneficiaries a huge legal and financial burden.
Generosity leads to happiness. Learn different ways to practice generosity and how to teach it to those who matter most to you.
Roger Whitney explores why retirement planning software—especially Monte Carlo simulations—can give a false sense of confidence if misunderstood. He explains what these tools actually measure, the hid...
An annuity is basically you telling your money: “Stop wandering around and pay me like rent every month.” And your money says, “Okay, fine,” and does it. ? The Three Types (Explained Like Family Membe...
Join us as we continue our "Anchors of Retirement Confidence" series, where we discuss four areas of retirement uncertainty plus strategies designed to replace your anxiety with clarity and control. I...
You don't need to be the smartest doctor in the room to understand how to get more into your retirement accounts. But I'll explain it anyway. The post How to Get More Money in Your Retirement Accounts...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA focus on Social Security claiming strategies as part of the retirement spitballs, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 574. Bijou Plutus and her ...
While a move can protect your legacy, many retirees stumble at the finish line by ignoring the strict state residency tests used to challenge their new status.
Retirees are conditioned to think that market risk is the main threat to their future, but here's the real danger — and how to bring it under control.
When parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
The Prince of Darkness not only knew how to rock out, but he also imparted a great deal of wisdom on living in the moment and finding serenity that can guide retirees during their greatest set.
Older founders are three times more likely to succeed than 30-year-olds. Here's how to leverage your expertise while navigating the "Medicare gap" and self-employment taxes.
? Show Notes Wade Pfau, author of The Retirement Planning Guidebook and creator of the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA®) assessment joins Roger for a wide-ranging conversation on the big quest...
When you create a trust, you select the state law that will govern it.
Juan and Mary in Brooklyn are 49 and 48 with $2.2 million saved. Can Juan afford to retire early, or just walk away if he gets fired? And if they get divorced, yikes - but does the math still work? Th...
Pre-retirees in the critical "retirement red zone" often take on significantly more risk than they want or are comfortable with. Here's how to fix that.
I collect and refurbish hi-fi stereo equipment. Here's how to find a deal on a vintage system and pair it with your favorite streaming service.
62 year old Canadian here. I'm currently in a situation where I am living on 1/2 my take-home pay so am slamming every other cent into savings. Theoretically in about a 1 1/2 years I should be able to...
AI gives you a good baseline. The less you know about a subject, the more AI will help. Use AI for how to apply knowledge to your specific situation. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to...
Review the long term trajectory of the S&P 500, see how long historic recoveries have taken, and learn how to protect your financial security. The post The One Chart to Review Every Time the Markets G...
We asked wealth planners how to protect a nest egg when one spouse is a spendthrift.
Using age to determine your stock-bond mix is the default for retirement investing. But now retirement can last 30 years or more, it's time to rethink the rules.
An interview with podcast/author David Stein, where we talk about how experiencing burnout changed the way he thinks about work, money, and investing, and why many high-income professionals struggle w...
Due to the U.S. and Israel's bombing of Iran, oil prices temporarily shot up to $120 per barrel (WTI crude). If the Strait of Hormuz gets completely shut down, perhaps oil prices might go to $150+ a b...
Jeremy Keil explains 3 smart ways to help your kids with money while avoiding IRS paperwork Early in the year, I received an email from a couple asking a question I hear all the time: “What’s the maxi...
"Carl and Jane" have eight million bucks, and their advisor is suggesting a 130/30 long-short investing strategy. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on whether this is a smart tax mov...
Both of my nieces children have everything they need (both sets of parents are very well off). At Christmas, we traditionally give them a small gift (~$25) and a check for $50 each. This year, it was ...
From the widow's penalty to higher health costs, women will encounter a host of money worries over the course of a lifetime. You need a robust financial plan.
More than half of recent retirees say they regret how they saved, and only 2 in 5 feel on track with their original retirement plan. See what the data reveals and how to stress-test your 401(k) strate...
Most people assume the future will look like the recent past. That's called recency bias, and it can quietly wreck a retirement plan. If the market has been strong for years, investors start believing...
Hospital visits are stressful enough. A little preparation can bring you and your family peace of mind.
Today, I'm thrilled to finally welcome my friend, Geoff Woods, to the podcast. Geoff is the founder of AI Leadership and The AI-Driven Leadership Collective, the author of The AI-Driven Leader: Harnes...
Different types offer different levels of potential risk. Here's how to choose wisely, from an annuities pro.
From opening stealth retirement accounts to strategic charitable giving, there are plenty of ways you can cut your taxes every year, and they're perfectly legit.
This retirement planning approach simplifies your decisions, improves your tax efficiency and provides you with peace of mind. This is how it works.
It’s natural to want to share your retirement nest egg with family. Learn how to give generously without putting your own financial security or tax bracket at risk.
Standard homeowners insurance coverage often isn't enough. To be fully protected, homeowners need to consider natural disaster protection. The post Natural Disaster Preparedness — How to Ensure Your H...
Roger Whitney shifts from financial planning to the non-financial pillar of relationships, sharing a live conversation with Harry Reis about how to feel more loved and connected in retirement. Togethe...
The paychecks may stop, but the income shouldn't. Master the art of the "income machine" to fund your dream retirement.
The administrative requirements following a death move quickly. This is how to ensure your loved ones won't be plunged into chaos during a time of distress.
Many people are lonely and isolated. Community and relationships are essential for well-being. But it is a challenge when we get older to find our tribe. Here are some ideas of how to do this.
For Gen X, delaying retirement can be an opportunity to pilot-test your second act, plan for your inheritance and structure trusts for your kids.
With decades of growth ahead, your 40s aren't just for saving. We asked financial advisers how to enjoy your income now without compromising your nest egg.
Separating facts from fiction is an important first step toward building a retirement plan that's grounded in reality and not based on incorrect assumptions.
Talking to heirs about transferring wealth can be overwhelming, but avoiding it now can lead to conflict later. Here's how to start sharing your plans.
In a surprise move, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (X) and Block (Square, Cash App), announced a mass layoff affecting about 4,000 employees out of Block’s roughly 10,000 employees. For a company ...
What if the confidence you're searching for in retirement decisions hasn't disappeared, but has simply been drowned out by noise? In this episode, you'll learn: Why retirement decisions feel more emot...
Your spouse wants to remodel your kitchen and several bathrooms in your house. You’ve received a quote for the work for about $100,000. Using a strategic withdrawal approach and a Monte Carlo modeling...
With the new "senior bonus" hitting bank accounts this tax season, your retirement refund may be higher than usual. Here's how to reinvest those funds for a financially efficient 2026.
Even in retirement, some income sources can unexpectedly raise your federal and state tax bills. Here's how to avoid costly surprises.