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Turning your hobbies and passions into extra cash comes with a bonus: adding purpose to your post-career life.
Burial in a national cemetery is one of the most enduring military honors. Here is how veterans can establish eligibility before it is needed.
As a parent, I have two main concerns for my children. The first is economic stability. Will they be able to earn a livable wage in a world where AI keeps eating entry-level jobs? I question the time ...
A Democratic Congress could target the $15 million estate tax exemption and other estate planning rules. Here is how wealthy families should prepare.
Your paycheck may be smaller now, but automatic enrollment could pay off in retirement.
Year-end planning brings plenty of decisions to work through, and Roth conversions are one of them. Should you convert in 2026, or is it better to wait? This week, Roger walks through a practical fram...
For those not living primarily on set income sources such pension and SS, how often do you check your 401K and other assets? Just curious about the balance between aware and informed, vs obsessed. If ...
I retired this past March. My wife is really struggling with this shift. She has been great at saving over the years and now she doesn’t understand that one of the reasons we worked so hard to save wa...
I'm a 55M who started saving later in life than I should have and as I near retirement I am confused as to what to do next. I want to retire at 61/62, though I know I may need to work to at least 65. ...
I worked or went to school (or both at the same time) with no break all the way to age 64 when my last job got moved overseas and they kicked me out. Now there are some days (not all days) where I fee...
TDLR: full retirement in 2032. Estimate $128k/annual income with pension and 2 SS. Estimated annual expenses $100-105k (in 2026 costs). Estimate 1.5M in retirement accounts. Trying to figure out how t...
How much of your financial future depends on the company you work for? Stock-based compensation can help build wealth, but holding too much employer stock can leave your career and investments exposed...
Sharing a home with friends can help cut retirement costs and combat loneliness. Just make sure you know what you're signing up for.
November 10, 2026 – Risk Parity has been one of the most requested topics for years. I always pushed back, finding the approach silly, inefficient, and thus useless for retirement portfolios. But fina...
If you're nearing retirement and your portfolio falls 30%, you won't have years to recover. Start building a safety net into your financial plan now.
Retirees are facing higher expenses than planned. Before you tap your nest egg, use this three-step withdrawal sequence to protect your money.
Learn who can make a catch up contribution 401k in 2026, including standard and super catch-up rules for ages 50 and 60-63.
Retirees who work a little may qualify for Saver's Credit in 2026 and Saver's Match in 2027. Use a tax calculator to check your AGI and total tax. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to ma...
In 1980, a benefits consultant named Ted Benna figured out how to use Section 401(k), a little-known provision Congress added ... Read more
For years, I dismissed AI as hype. Then in February 2026, it finished in a few hours the Monte Carlo ... Read more
Retirement completely changes your daily routine—but what does that do to your health? We looked at the research and surveyed nearly 1,400 retirees, and the results weren't what we expected. Although ...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Bandit and Chili in Atlanta are 39 with $4.7M already invested. They’re gunning for early retirement a...
We were passive real estate investors for years, but my wife wanted something flexible. Then, REPS and reduced tax returns became reality. The post Here’s How I Got $83,000 Back on My Tax Returns appe...
The Social Security decision shifts if you're married and have children under 18, as simply aiming to maximize your check can overlook benefits they'll need.
This week's Wealth Wise experts break down whether aggressive Roth conversions and split IRA distributions actually protect the next two generations.
I’m a proponent of stealth wealth. It makes for a more peaceful life with lower expectations and less scrutiny. The last thing you want to do is show off and put you and your family in danger. Stealth...
Before Dec. 31, investors can potentially cut taxes through tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, smarter rebalancing, and avoiding costly year-end tax traps.
Leaving a true family legacy is all about taking the time to share your personal stories, values and memories with the people you love.
Retirement opens the door to new possibilities, but how do you decide what deserves your time, energy, and attention? Retirement coach Joe Casey explores the concept of retirement "electives" and how ...
Democrats, who will have big majorities in the House and Senate in 2027, are making caregiving and, perhaps, long-term services and supports a top priority.
Here's an email I got 11 years ago and how I responded to her. More than a decade later, she wrote back to tell us about her outcome. The post How The White Coat Investor Helps Doctors Over the Course...
Ready to retire? See what it's like to work with us → https://learn.rootfinancial.com/82eebb ======================= Most people retire afraid of running out of money. For a lot of people with $2 mill...
Ready to retire? See what it's like to work with us → https://learn.rootfinancial.com/d6ed2a ======================= Most advice for people retiring with $2 million or more sounds sensible. Don't take...
How to balance tax perks and financial aid impacts across 529s, UTMAs and trusts for your grandchild.
Fear is usually the driving force behind an estate plan, but that approach can be costly. For a better outcome, start from a place of clarity and control.
Accumulating retirement wealth is only half the job. How you withdraw it can have a significant impact on taxes, Medicare and what you ultimately get to spend.
Any USA federal retirees among us? Here is an AMA - ask me anything - you might want to check out! submitted by /u/MidAmericaMom[visit reddit] [comments]
For a year, The New York Times followed along as they tried to get a handle on their money. It wasn’t easy for any of them.
So I’ve started shopping around for retirement financial planners and met with my second potential one this past week! Granted I’m new to how all of this retirement planning works lol, but one thing t...
My question really stems from a little head scratching. My spouse and I have really lived within our means our entire married life, invested as much as we could while taking care of children, college,...
Tuesday, October 27 - Monday, November 02, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 295 138 comments There are times when it's useful to step away from things 45 130 comments Where to park cash...
Since 2010, I have argued on this website that the principles and processes actuaries use to assess the financial condition of institutions can also help retired and near-retired households make bette...
Success often comes from doing what most people won’t. There’s a straight path for advancement by not permitting distractions to ... Read more
Saving too well can create a big tax problem once required minimum distributions kick in, making proactive income management and strategic withdrawals essential.
Saving for retirement in a 401(k) is a smart move, but can also lead to a troublesome tax bill years later. The solution? Diversifying while there's still time.
Reframing this annual benefits selection window can offer a chance to maximize savings and strengthen financial well-being.
Learn how to check whether your child already has a Trump Account, claim an existing account, or open one if needed.
Paying yourself first means saving part of your income before spending. You can choose a sustainable amount, automate savings, and keep essential bills covered.