Retirement investing is the process of setting aside money during your working years with the goal of generating income to support you during retirement. It's important to start saving for retirement as early as possible, because the earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow through compound interest.
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I soon will be selling my house to move into an apartment. I'm very excited for the move as the joys of homeownership have been getting less joyful. In the next couple of years, I may (or may not) dec...
Hi - tax time coming up and I have until April 15th to decide to put a lump sum into a traditional IRA for 2023. I make too much to reap any tax benefits, but isn’t the fact that this grows tax ...
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Have I got an investment for you! This investment comes with a 50% front load, meaning that right after you give me the money to invest, half of it will disappear. I will...
The "Three Bucket Strategy" is a popular retirement income planning method. The first bucket covers immediate expenses in retirement. Listeners John and Donna are seeking advice on constructing their ...
I've always liked Tony Robbins, so when I heard he had a new financial book coming out, I was intrigued. Robbins' doesn't have a traditional financial background, but he did write Money: Master the Ga...
Many investors have been tempted to invest more, if not all, of their portfolios in the S&P 500 given the incredible run it’s had over the last decade. But today we are talking through five ...
Investing for the long haul with little cash on hand is doable, but you need a plan....
With the U.S. stock market hitting four new all-time highs last week, the question on many investors' minds is, "Is now a good time to buy stocks?" I understand the sentiment. Buying near all-time hig...
I've taken all my 401k and rolled it over into an IRA in Vanguard. Now Vanguard is suggesting I contribute to an IRA. Is that a good idea? Will it reduce my taxes or income? I don't expect I'll need a...
By Josh Katzowitz, WCI Content Director One of the classic investing questions that seems to have a right answer but maybe actually doesn’t is whether one should lump sum or dollar cost average ...
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...
I’ve been investing for many years now. I’ve invested in the stock, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. I’ve also worked as ... Read more...
We’re revisiting your favorite Your Money, Your Wealth topics and Derails of 2023 in this Roth and retirement investing mega-episode. Safe investing when you’re risk averse, mutual funds v...
My wife and I manage the finances for her mother/father. They are 92 and in declining health. We're spending about $13,500 / month (minus $5K LTC insurance) on assisted living and memory care. Money, ...
Laura Stover, RFC® discusses the concept of time segmentation and its application in allocating retirement savings for a stable income during retirement. Time segmentation involves matching invest...
Laura Stover, RFC is solo today for a special episode as we cover this week’s featured article from Kiplinger “Consistency Is the Key to Investing When You're Retired.” We need to fo...
I have a fun little secret to tell you. On the Mile High FI podcast that I cohost, Doug used Chat GPT to create a script for a small segment. Then he used Descript’s voice cloning to read the sc...
On November 28th, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died at age 99. Munger and his partner, Warren Buffett, became billionaire sages whose words reverberated throughout the markets. Thei...
Laura Stover, RFC® discusses the concept of time segmentation and its application in allocating retirement savings for a stable income during retirement. Time segmentation involves matching invest...
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Joe and Big Al spitball on investing in index funds, bonds, CDs, treasuries, annuities, net unrealized appreciation on company stock, and where to park cash right now. Plus, how do taxes, Roth convers...
VMRXX, or Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market Fund, is one of Vanguard’s core money market funds geared towards conservative ... Read more...
Do you dream of a life where your money works for you, generating a steady stream of income without you ... Read more...
Mental Health Your mental health is key to your overall health. According to the CDC, mental health impacts how we think, feel, and act, making it an incredibly important investment. It’s the ke...
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Many investors wonder if farmland investing should be part of their portfolio. Like other “alternative” investments—such as cryptoassets, art, precious ...
The 2023 real estate crash isn’t here yet, and we have a great guest article from our good friend Dr. ... Read more...
Online investing platforms have lowered the costs for Canadians who want to manage their own investments. Whether it’s a robo-advisor platform or an online brokerage, you can now trade thousands...
This past October 31st launch of… Pathfinders …has been two years in the making and it is a book I have wanted to bring to you since 2016 after The Simple Path to Wealth was published. W...
Should a young saver put more in his 401(k) or strike out on his own? The active vs. passive investing debate comes to retirement....
This Fundrise review was completely updated on 11/06/2023. Fundrise is a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and alternative assets platform enabling non-accredited investors to invest in high-quality ...
The stock market has its stomach-churning moments. Dedicating a portion of your portfolio to investing outside of the stock market can help put your mind at ease when the market gets inevitably uncomf...
The Orthodox Jewish community has its own unique list of pressures that influence people’s decisions around both retirement and investing....
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder I run into a surprising amount of negativity about 401(k)s. A small amount of it is people appropriately reacting to bad 401(k)s, the latest way for employers to get sued...
By Dr. Peter Kim of Passive Income MD, WCI Network Partner Have you ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis? That feeling of being trapped in your own head, overthinking and over-analyzing thi...
We often try to overcomplicate finances, but simplicity is the key. That’s not to say simplistic: simple doesn’t equal simplistic. On this episode, we wrap up our Wisdom for Our Children s...
You’ve worked hard for your money, and now you’re ready to flip the script. How would you like your money ... Read more...
An analysis by As You Sow finds the Federal Thrift Savings Plan has invested over $35…...
To achieve retirement savings goals, it is crucial to not only protect your savings, but also ensure they grow at a rate that outpaces inflation. With inflation eroding our purchasing power and hard-e...
With last week's Hamas terrorist attack and the swift response by the Israeli government, war has once again taken over the global conversation. While the financial costs of war pale in comparison to ...
Paul Merriman recently caught my attention on a recent podcast (How To Money #734 – Turning Thousands Into Millions with Paul Merriman). The short premise is that investing in a 2 fund portfolio...
I have sold rental property and have about $350G from the sale. I am 61 and plan to retire at the end of this year. My wife is 63. We have about 1Mil in investments, mostly stock and bonds. I would ap...
My best-performing investment ever is a managed mutual fund called the Fidelity OTC Portfolio (FOCPX). It’s up more than 1,100% since I’ve owned it. I wish I could say I’m brilliant ...
Surprise decision acknowledges that Biden and Trump rules are virtually identical. In a surprise ruling, a very conservative federal district court in Texas, known for striking down Biden Administrati...
So, money can’t buy happiness—at least beyond daily necessities—but it sure can help. Here are 7 ways that you can directly invest in your happiness....
Navigating the investing world can be daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. With complex jargon, a vast history, and countless strategies to choose from, knowing where to begin can s...
The stock market is a crucial indicator of economic activity and is closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers around the globe. Unfortunately, when we typically discuss the stock mark...
A $10,000 investment can jolt any retirement savings plan back to life....
Yikes! Things are not looking good on the stock market. The banking sector is floundering after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. First Republic and other regional bank stocks ar...
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I am wondering about living on dividends and social security in retirement, and how this solves certain problems raised by sequence of return risk and owning bonds, both in the years before retirement...