Retirement planning is the process of determining how much you will need to save and invest in order to have enough money to live on during retirement. It involves setting goals, analyzing your current financial situation, and making a plan to help you reach your retirement goals.
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The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent decision on noncompete clauses could be the golden parachute you’ve been planning for. Imagine ... Read more...
The Mad FIentist (Brandon) is a FI legend. Many of his posts are cornerstone content for planning and executing FIRE life. These stand out: And my all-time favorite: How To Access Retirement Funds Ear...
Did you know, you have more control over how much you pay in taxes in retirement … than at any other time of your life? It’s true! And if you take advantage of some simple tax planning st...
I recently met with a new financial planner, and his model is possibly showing a lower projected investment return than Fidelity. Does anyone know the assumptions underlying fidelity's planning tool? ...
The FTC recently prohibited non-competition agreements (and non-disclosure or non-solicitation agreements),. This may adversely impact estate and succession planning....
To retire is to enter the unknown. Rick Fine has demystified one aspect of retirement: Medicare. As the director of financial planning for an advisory and investment firm, he has put together a list o...
The new rules apply to IRA beneficiaries who received an inheritance in 2020 or later. Tax planning can help minimize the taxes you owe on your inheritance....
Many of the tactics used to increase longevity in "blue zones" are attainable, and as people age longer, habits and financial planning need to adapt accordingly....
We are considering/planning to move after I retire next year. We've already been taking week-long vacations in various potential places, but after the last two, I'm beginning to wonder if that is real...
Joe is planning for retirement and wants to minimize his tax burden, especially on the interest earned from his three annuities. James explains that non-qualified annuities are purchased with post-tax...
Peace of mind looks different from one person to the next, and we must not presume what will bring it—and what will take from it—in financial planning....
Financial planning is less about knowing what to do and more about doing what we know....
Roth conversions can be a powerful retirement-planning strategy. Watch this clip from Retirement University’s online course, “Tax-Saving Strategies in Retirement” to learn how Roth c...
When retirement planning, it’s best to expect to do the big (and more expensive) stuff early on, when you’re healthier, then slow things down as you get older....
Check out the latest podcast episode on retirement planning and Social Security by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” and watch more retirement planning videos...
This month’s resources start by exploring the impact of rising interest rates on your retirement planning. We’ll also contrast the difference between investing and speculating. Articles fr...
Ongoing planning in retirement involves periodically assessing whether spending may be increased or must be decreased to remain on track. In his recent Kitces.com article, How Communicating Guardrails...
If you have gaps in your plan for retirement income, you might consider adding the value of your home to your planning....
Don’t be like the captain of the ‘Titanic’ and ignore warnings to be prepared for risks that lie ahead when planning for your retirement....
Research shows that the majority of Americans favor pension benefits — but can this retirement-planning relic actually make a comeback?...
Check out the latest podcast episode on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” and watch more retirement planning videos at YouTube.com/@MrR...
Today’s post is written by Jeremy Zuke, one of my financial planning colleagues at Abundo Wealth. Jeremy achieved financial independence in 2022 and left a corporate marketing job to pursue work...
I'm planning to retire at the end of May. If I let my employer know now, to give them time to restructure or find a new employee, they just might choose to let me go early. I could then apply for unem...
Is accumulation and distribution all there is to financial planning and wealth management? To life? There is another far more gratifying path: wealth activation....
Can I use my HSA to pay for COBRA premium? I am planning early retirement next year and will need a few years of insurance until Medicare kicks in. Initially may take COBRA until I sign up for Obamaca...
We are planning to consolidate and purchase what I hope will be our last home (first floor primary and laundry) . I have found a house that checks all the marks but I (the conservative saver in the fa...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How to Make the Most of Retirement by Un...
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....
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for more answers to listener questions about...
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....
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 ...
Many who approach retirement view it as the ultimate goal, but you could have 30+ years to experience the retirement you've worked to build. While much of retirement planning is focused on the numbers...
I’m going to be 65 in September and I'm planning on retiring at the end of the month. Is there a typical time frame for letting your employers know that you are going to retire? The company's be...
If you (or your financial advisor) aren’t planning for non-recurring expenses in retirement, you probably don’t have a realistic retirement plan. If you use a Strategic Withdrawal Approach...
Hello, I am a US citizen and eligible for social security. I am presently in US, but planning to move to India for extended duration. I have following questions: Will I get social security while I am ...
When planning for your retirement, there are a variety of things to consider in addition to how much you might ... Read more...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for The Health Tests You Need in Your 40s, 5...
Workers would lose a key retirement planning benefit as a tradeoff for funding Social Security....
Learn more about the maximum Social Security benefit and how it affects retirement planning...
Twenty-five percent of asset owners say they're planning to create a formal net-zero…...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How Life Expectancy Can Be The #1 Risk T...
It’s called the dangerous decade of retirement planning. It’s the five years leading up to retirement… and the first five years of retirement. This is when you’ll be faced wit...
Affordable housing, mild summers and friendly small towns draw retirees to the Great Lakes State. By Patrick J. Kiger. Published November 08, 2023. https://www.aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirem...
My wife and I have no kids or family. What should we be thinking about and planning differently than if one had a big family? We have a will and the packet that goes along with that. I was hoping to f...
Looking to retire in a year or two and planning to sell my home with stairs in a high tax community for a ranch-style home in an area of lower property taxes. I like the idea of living in the country ...
Learn more about strategic ways on how to spend less money while planning for a fulfilling retirement....
Creative and innovative housing options to live your best life. https://www.aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirement/info-2021/unique-retirement-communities.html...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for A True Retirement Story. Summary: [175] ...
I’ve been planning a post about the phases of retirement for a while, but I wanted to be sure I’d spent enough time in retirement to write with credibility. In my 5th year of retirement, t...
Once upon a time, I decided that I wanted to be a little more “hands-off” with our finances once we became early retirees. This didn’t mean to push down the major planning or big mov...