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Here I am. I just finished my penultimate day of work. It hasn't been a coast into retirement either, lol. We're trying to get one last software update for our apps released by my last day, by tomorro...
What a great resource here! I've read through several of the posts and wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I just turned 63 and have always thought I would retire at 67 or later since my position pays well...
Financial professionals can help families and individuals plan for a fulfilling future in a shifting retirement space....
More Americans want to retire abroad, but loneliness can undermine your happiness and health, even in paradise. Here's how to avoid loneliness abroad....
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die....
It's finally happening. On Thursday I get an equity grant and will tell my boss that I'm retiring. I have to give 90 days notice. I'm feeling extremely anxious about telling her as I don't know what t...
I like working, so I am looking at a job 5 minutes from my house, @ 1/2 my pay, good insurance benefits, and none of the work drama, management of people, work pressure and stress I have in my current...
Three real estate listings in Portland, Maine....
I am part of a large number of people in my organization who were offered and accepted a package to "retire" early. I am going to be 61 this year, work had become challenging, the offer was generous a...
It takes a team of people to build a great retirement plan. Here are the experts you need to reach out to before you make your big move....
Retirement sounds like a dream, no alarms, no commutes, just time to enjoy life. But where you live can make or break that dream. Pick the wrong place, and you could end up spending too much, stuck wi...
Dreaming of retiring overseas without being limited to just one place? Try semi-retiring abroad. What you need to know about visas, taxes and the best countries for expats....
Whether by choice or circumstances, there are some challenges to retiring alone. Here are 17 tips for a secure, happy and single retirement. The post 17 Powerful Tips for Retiring Alone (Or, If You Be...
We are retiring in a little under 3 years. We have been 100% in equities for 20 years and have a little over $600k over several accounts. We live very frugally and can get by very comfortably on about...
I work in healthcare administration with a focus on Medicare compliance, value based payment arrangements, revenue forecasting, and budgeting. I am retiring in 9-weeks. I have been in my role for almo...
Fink says it's time to rethink the traditional retirement age of 65. Baby boomers are partly to blame....
You can take a loan from your 401(k) plan if necessary, but it runs the risk of jeopardizing your long-term retirement goals, so make sure to consider your options carefully....
I'm likely going to retire 3 to 4 years before my spouse will retire. Various reasons, but this has always been the plan. He is fine with it. Very supportive. I've had a minor taste of this for years ...
I am 59 and I had planned on working full time until I was 62. However things have recently changed at work and in life that is leading me to rethink my plan and retire next year. I am a little worrie...
Explore how redefining your relationship with productivity can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and perhaps an earlier retirement. The post Oliver Burkeman on the Surprising Benefits of B...
Today is my first real day of retirement (yesterday being a holiday). I suggested to my wife that a great way to celebrate would be to spend 3-4 days in Orlando, and get away from this cold front that...
? Show Notes Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we kick off the new year with Tanya Nichols from Align Financial to discuss the unique considerations of retiring single with no children. As part of our...
Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now....
Greetings all, I’m curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on the following. My wife and I are still several years away from retirement, her about 5 and 10 myself. Even though the ‘big d...
Well, finally coming up on retirement from a corporate sales job after more than thirty years. Getting Medicare at the start of 65th birthday month was the key to my decision. Younger wife (10 years) ...
The decision to retire is complex enough. But throw a family farm into the mix and it introduces a host of issues most people never think about. How long will the farmer be physically capable of doing...
Navigating the final stretch of your professional career can be daunting. We've compiled a checklist to help you put your best foot forward into retirement....
I (64M) am thinking about retiring. Still working now and want to keep my job as long as I can (or 67 whichever comes first). But ageism is real and I may get laid off. If I get laid off, can I take u...
Hello there. Age 64 now and would like to retire @ 67. Have about $375K in 401K plus $85K in my wife's 401ak but she is 8 years younger and plans tonwork to 65 before retiring herself. Musts before I ...
I’m 60, turning 61 soon. Financially, I think we’re (60 wife) in solid shape, but I’m a nervous wreck about telling my boss I’m retiring. We have $1.5m in our IRAs, $1.7m in af...
Looking for some advice and perspective from this wise group of people. Here's the story so far... My wife and I have worked in tech and done well enough for ourselves. During COVID, she went through ...
5 Steps to prepare your savings within 12 months of your retirement....
Will I loose my shutdown pay, retiring in Dec. Will I loose my shutdown pay, retiring in Dec? Hi all, I’ve been reading this forum for a while and now want to pull the trigger on retirement, but...
Hello. I plan to retire next year at 63. I’m making this decision not only for health reasons but also because I’m an artist & I am too stressed out in the 9 to 5 & need to serious...
My wife and I will retire in our 40s, and we need to decide how to draw down our investments. So, we created a Retirement Drawdown Statement. The post I’m Retiring in My Mid-40s; Here’s Ho...
For many, early retirement feels like the ultimate goal. More time with family, pursuing hobbies, and saying goodbye to the daily grind. When I retired early, I imagined relaxation, adventure, and mor...
I'm 59 1/2 and my wife and I are wanting to plan retirement but we have quite a few issues to safely retire. We are still having to be caretakers of parents and don't have funds really set aside to fi...
There are two things most financially-conscience people aspire to: retiring rich or retiring early. But which is better? Many people who haven't retired believe early retirement sounds fantastic, espe...
Gen Xers still have some time – but not a ton – to plan for retirement....
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...
Health costs before age 65 when you qualify for Medicare are expensive. Here are 9 ways to make early retirement insurance more affordable. The post Retiring at 62 or Before? 9 Ways to Cover Your Heal...
Would you believe me if I told you that most millionaires don’t earn six-figure incomes? It’s true, and it’s exactly why income isn’t the biggest hurdle to retiring young. Rece...
If you have a special needs child, you know that your retirement plan will need to include plans for their future. How do you create a great retirement while honoring and caring for your child with sp...
Depopulation in rural areas is making antique houses called Kominka available at reasonable prices throughout Japan. American writer and food stylist Hannah Kirshner offers a great example of what it ...
1 - Spent Christmas 2019 in Florida with a retired sister in law. Watched her spend her days attending social events and figuring out where she was dining in the evenings. I note that I could get used...
As a physician, you’re no stranger to the demands of your profession. But have you ever wondered how your financial ... Read more...
I am currently working and have my health insurance thru my employer. we are a large employer. I never got part A or B. When should I start the process with SSA? Medicare? I will be 69 1/2 when I reti...
My husband and I had an excellent retirement plan and were planning on retiring the same month. We have a vision for what that will be like and what we will do, However, I’m having mobility prob...
Hello - I am looking for advice on retiring in Maryland's eastern shore. I am a native Marylander who grew up in Frederick and a homeowner in the city. I have looked at homes near Salisbury, Berlin, a...