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We asked financial advisers if this couple should cut expenses or borrow money to host this summer.
Are you taking needless risks? It might be time for a financial check-in to see how much you really need to invest in the markets.
A mega backdoor Roth IRA allows high-income earners to potentially move tens of thousands of dollars into a tax-free retirement account. This is how it works.
Protecting against the risk of cognitive decline is just as important as protecting against market risk and longevity risk and can be addressed at the same time.
Longevity planning misses out on the importance of community and connection, which research shows to be the best driver of health and a long life.
As of today, I’ve published 500 blog posts online since January 2017. That’s slightly more than 1 per week. Given ... Read more
Trump accounts are additions to Social Security, not privatization. Unions have always demanded a hybrid retirement system. The RSAA creates the universal hybrid.
The 90-year-old retirement income program is marred by confusing rules, administrative snafus and uncertainty over what benefit cuts and tax hikes are to come.
Discover the key differences between saving and investing and how your choice impacts your ability to retire. Learn how to balance these to retire comfortably.
People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
You should be aware about the Reciprocal Trust Doctrine when creating trusts as part of your estate plan, especially if they're irrevocable. The post The Reciprocal Trust Doctrine appeared first on Th...
Episode 519 00:00 Introduction 04:52 Michael Saylor says he might have to sell Bitcoin 07:25 Market at record highs … what do you do with new money? 09:25 It’s a stock picker’s market 14:13 $FLEX up 3...
I am retiring at the end of next week. Looking forward to it, and I’m well prepared both financially and socially. But for some reason, I find myself very stressed out! I’m waking up every morning aro...
I'm 61 she's 62 1/2. We have a Fidelity advisor and the scenarios all run well. Do we also need a CFP to essentially check his work? Hope she can retire fully at 63 and I'll stay on the job to 65. Any...
The home equity market is evolving, creating options for affluent homeowners who want to avoid traditional means of borrowing and access capital more quickly.
I 60F wish to retire sometime this year. I have the financial ability but have some complex moving parts. Under consideration is using some Roth money to keep my MAGI low enough to get an ACA premium ...
Given that I have 7 coronary stents, lung disease, high blood pressure, high colesterol, and a bad back, I was eager to see the lab results. But not for the reasons you might think. After all, three y...
Tuesday, April 28 - Monday, May 04, 2026 Top Comments score comment 19 /u/SageCactus said I'm retired, and make way, way over the poverty limit. Healthcare is just a large expense. Just budget for it....
Neal K. Shah, the founder of CareYaya, a company that links students in the healthcare field with seniors needing assistance, has some strong opinions about elder care in the United States. The word Y...
Karen White and Adrian Kasbergen ended up moving to one of Forbes’ 25 Best Places To Retire. Here’s how we select top spots and how they made their choice.
Forbes compared nearly 1,000 U.S. locales on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, crime, air quality and natural hazard risk. These are the top 25 spots.
The first quarter of 2026 brought a whirlwind of market events—geopolitical shocks, surging energy prices, and a notable shift away from mega-cap US growth stocks. Despite the turbulence, the markets ...
What if the goal of your bucket list isn't to slowly check it off, but to finish it, rebuild it, and use it to fuel a more meaningful retirement? Topics covered in this episode: How to build a purpose...
Just as the supercool "Easy Rider" characters discovered the road could be treacherous, so too have boomers had a rocky transition to retirement.
Often times retirees like to stay busy with a “Side Gig”. In this episode we delve into a number of ways retirees sometimes continue to work either part time or for a limited period of time in their e...
In this post, we discuss how you can use the Actuarial Approach and its funded status metric to help you feel more confident about your spending plan in retirement. It is a follow-up to our post of Ja...
The student loan landscape has changed, and medical students will need to take out more private student loans. Here's how WCI can help. The post Need Private Student Loans? We Can Help! appeared first...
Meta’s May 2026 layoffs explained, including estimated severance timeline, WARN pay, PTO payout, COBRA coverage, RSU vesting, and a free Google Sheet severance calculator for impacted employees.
Predicting the future of DIY taxes for tech workers
A lot of people say they might buy a house “in 5 years” and leave too much cash sitting on the sidelines for a decade. My 3-75 Rule is a simple way to decide when money should still be invested and wh...
April 15, 2026 – Welcome back to another post. This time, I want to do another economic update, which many readers seem to enjoy. Today’s topic is whether the recent oil price shock, driven by Middle ...
The price of everything from food to gas is rising, but that doesn't have to derail your retirement plans. Ask yourself these three questions to make sure you are still on the right track.
IRAs form an important part of your estate plan. Give yours some attention so they work in harmony and ensure your wishes will be carried out as you intend.
Here is a question worth sitting with: which is actually harder to achieve, a top 1% income or a top 1% net worth? Most people assume income. The number sounds impossibly high, the competition sounds ...
A new study from the Center for Retirement Research suggests there is a large gap in economic outlook between financial advisors and mass affluent investors.
With about 41 million American workers lacking access to a retirement plan through their jobs, experts say advisors could play a pivotal role.
The Trump administration's push for alternative investments in 401(k)s steamrolls ERISA law, argues Knut Rostad.
A well-planned retirement can go awry when clients overspend. Here's how financial advisors can rein them in.
Advisors acting as financial planning sherpas can guide clients up tricky terrain to reach retirement peaks.
As "blue zone" lifestyles and AI medical tech push human life expectancy over the century mark, retirement planners must ensure that "wealth spans" keep pace.
Retirement planning assumes a lifespan of 79, but most Americans hope to live longer. Here’s how your plan can last as long as you do. The post Americans Want to Live to 91. How Long Will Your Retirem...
How to Make an Extra $1000 a Month in 2026 (Real Math, 10 Methods)
Inherited real estate can strain families. Clear planning, buyouts, and transparency help balance financial goals while preserving relationships.
I’m back on the BiggerPockets Money podcast this week with Mindy! So exciting! For me at least. I enjoy podcasting and look forward to recording more when the F.O.O.L.I.S.H. Project is over. What FIRE...
Mindy and I just got back from an adventure that took us to New Jersey, Amsterdam and Belgium. The Amsterdam and Belgium part was a river cruise we booked with FI Friends Travel, run by my friend, Kri...
Back in November, I wrote about the F.O.O.L.I.S.H. Project: F*&^%$# Obnoxious Ostentatious Luxuriously Irreverent Silly House Mindy and I are doing something I NEVER thought I’d do; scrape a home and ...
Nobody feels safe when rumors, reorgs, and leadership silence start piling up. This is a look at the psychological toll of layoff uncertainty at Meta, plus practical steps to understand your runway, y...
The six-figure limit could help restore Social Security solvency, according to one paper.
Erin Moriarty of Erin Talks Money explores the emotional side of money, retirement spending, and how AI is reshaping financial planning. The post Podcast 109: Personal Finance for Real People: DIY Inv...
Exploring how physicians and other high-income professionals can approach charitable giving in a more intentional and effective way and how reaching financial independence early can maximize the impac...