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Supporting your adult kids shouldn’t mean risking your retirement. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to help them when times are tough.
Your income will determine how much you pay, but here are some smart strategies that can help you lower your premiums.
Technology is changing the way financial planners work and opening new doors for high earners. Here's why you may benefit from revisiting your existing plan.
As retirement approaches, you need to shift focus from simply saving money to creating a plan for reliable retirement income while also protecting your wealth.
We talked to a number of WCIers about their first car and what it taught them about money and finances. Here's what they told us. The post What Did Your First Car Teach You About Money and Finances? a...
I hope everyone is having a great week so far! You all have been so helpful with my last question I thought I’d ask another. Now this one isn’t quite as serious. What do you wear when you’re at home d...
You can hit your number, be fully financially ready, hand in your notice, and still end up miserable. Or worse, running out of money. In 15 years as a retirement advisor, I've watched it happen again ...
Relocating to a tax-free state like Florida or Texas seems like a good idea, but unexpected expenses add up fast. Here is how to ensure your retirement move doesn't break the bank.
The Social Security decision for the higher earner in an age-gap marriage is tricky, as claiming age can determine a widowed spouse's income for years.
Between Trump accounts and child-friendly investment platforms, it has become much easier for parents to invest for their children’s future.
As I look ahead to graduating from residency, here are my thoughts about whether and when I should change my portfolio's asset allocation. The post Why I’m Changing My Asset Allocation Before I Become...
Worried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.
I’ve been with my advisor for about 8 years. I’m 61 and retiring at the end of July (in 3 weeks). The last several calls/virtual meetings with my advisor have gone a little too fast for me. I feel lik...
I (67M) am employed at a small ($20M) manufacturing company. I am a key employee responsible for the production side of the business. There is no one in the company capable of taking over my duties. M...
Hi, r/retirement. A couple times previously, I've tapped this community to report and write articles for USA TODAY about how Americans experience retirement. (Thank you!) Now, I want to reach out with...
I toured a $9 million house in Honolulu to better understand the luxury housing market. I love real estate, and visiting nice homes for sale is one of my favorite hobbies. My parents are 81 and 78 and...
Although there are advisors who suggest steering clear, there are times when clients might benefit from using a checkbook IRA to invest in alternative assets.
At face-value, HSAs are for short-term medical expenses, but advisors suggest paying out of pocket to maximize HSA funds for investing and tax-free growth.
The DOJ said it will no longer enforce a nearly 30-year-old Supreme Court decision in a case called Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring.
Some investments will need to last your entire life—or you risk having them cost you plenty in money or time. The post 4 Financial Assets That Will Cost You If You Don’t Hold Until Death appeared firs...
Don’t get sucked into ‘one more year syndrome.’ Older workers may have access to enough wealth to retire right now.
Friendship takes more time than most people think. Wes Moss breaks down the research and offers a practical framework for building community in retirement.
See average IRA balances by age for 2026, based on IRS tax data covering 71 million account holders, plus what the averages leave out. The post Average IRA Balance by Age in 2026: How Do You Compare? ...
Beyond the free $1,000, funding a Trump Account can leave your child with less post-tax than a brokerage account, unless you get the Roth conversion right. The post A Trump Account Can Leave Your Kid ...
Social Security's trustees estimate the trust fund will run out of money earlier than they estimated last year. But the new projection still could be optimistic.
Trump’s Australia retirement idea should sit on top of Social Security, not replace it. The U.S. needs universal accounts and a funded floor.
Feeling secure enough to retire can be hard to define, especially during periods of economic uncertainty, and the decision isn't always about affordability.
This podcast episode discusses the Rule of 55 retirement strategy, as well as listener questions about the risks of linking financial accounts to budgeting apps like YNAB, strategies for optimizing Tr...
I started investing in dividend-paying blue chip stocks in 1995 when my uncle gave me a share of Chevron stock. He told me that if I keep buying more shares and reinvesting the dividends into addition...
Scaling your business for an exit doesn’t mean shedding your soul. Here is how to leverage AI to elevate your people and maximize your final payout.
If you have a high net worth, you need the kind of estate planning that navigates complex tax landscapes to ensure you pass on the maximum amount of wealth.
Your financial plan and estate plan should work in concert. Problems can emerge when you treat the two as unrelated entities.
Recent events have reminded me of the old adage: "when it rains, it pours." Car died, landscaping bills due, dishwasher died, chair died. On and on, actually, in the space of a couple of months. My re...
I retired 2.5 years ago from a company. Immediately, my income went up. My current income is made up of a pension from a previous government career; income from commercial rental property; and deferre...
I turned 65 in April and was planning to retire at 67, but my mother passed in February and I inherited a fairly large estate, so I have moved my plans up. I had a decent size 401(k) and would’ve been...
With the World Cup on, I've been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on travel league soccer, dreaming their child might one day wear the national team jersey. So...
At face-value, HSAs are for short-term medical expenses, but advisors suggest paying out of pocket to maximize HSA funds for investing and tax-free growth.
How families can preserve valuable inherited IRA stretch treatment for a child or grandchild who needs support but doesn’t qualify for SSI or SSDI.
This week Roger talks about one of the biggest challenges retirees face today: information overload. He explains why more information doesn't always lead to better decisions and why building a great r...
Retirement researchers increasingly recognize that real spending does not remain flat throughout retirement. As Dr. David Blanchett emphasized in his recent Think Advisor article: “Integrating reduced...
The world of paying for medical school is now totally different. Here's how to think about closing the gap between federal and private loans. The post Closing the Gap with Private Student Loans for Fi...
Retirement isn't just about leaving your career; it's about learning how to navigate one of life's biggest transitions with confidence and resilience. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, best-se...
Germany may raise its retirement age toward 70, but healthier workers, stronger labor institutions, and better jobs make the U.S. comparison misleading
It's a whole new world off base, and "retirement" means something different for those who have served.
Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.
When living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together.
Health care professionals are constantly navigating changes in policy, clinical evidence and practice expectations all while delivering patient care. Over ... Read more
Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he helps institutions and individuals build ... Read more
Wonder what separates those who build a million-dollar nest egg from the rest, and whether you have what it takes to make $1M? Take this quiz to find out.
Trump Accounts have flaws, but 529 plans are not the simple alternative their defenders claim. Fees, complexity and low take-up matter.