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Even a perfect Social Security plan can fail if you hit a login wall, an ID check snag or a direct-deposit problem. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
You've done well if you've set up a basic estate plan, but don't stop there. You can now adopt the same principles the wealthy use to establish a legacy.
Before you search for a financial professional, ask yourself what kind of financial advice you need. You'll then know where to look — and what fees to expect.
401(k) withdrawal rules determine when you can access your money and what it will cost you. While you can typically withdraw penalty-free after age 59½, earlier withdrawals may trigger taxes and penal...
Trump’s proposed retirement accounts add to Social Security rather than divert payroll taxes. This piece explains the additive design and why it matters.
Many retirees report confidence in their retirement finances, but challenges loom on the horizon.
As I approach 50 in mid-2027, I've been thinking a lot more about responsibility, legacy, and mortality. What I've realized is that responsible adulting is hard. One misstep and you or your loved ones...
I love startups and entrepreneurship. My obsession started when I was reselling Nerds candy in Taipei, purchased from the U.S. commissary store. To recognize and exploit a pricing arbitrage as a nine-...
Working part-time as a physician is fantastic. But for it to meet all your expectations for work-life balance, it has to be structured right. The post How to Be a Part-Time Physician appeared first on...
The share of American men in the labor force reached a record low this spring, fueled by baby-boomer retirees and ... Read more
Today, I'm very excited to welcome Jesse Cramer to the podcast. Jesse is the founder of The Best Interest blog and host of the Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors podcast, where he helps individu...
My husband's new diagnosis has me reeling; how do I protect our $1.6 million savings?
Many women forgo financial planning because it's just another thing to add to their lengthy to-do list. Here's why you should bump it to the top of your list.
How does your nest egg compare? Explore the average retirement savings by age in 2026 and learn expert strategies to catch up if you're falling behind.
I (71m) retired 8 years ago and having worked as a corporate sales coach, I told my staff often that “you are what you do everyday!” At the risk of offending you, I confess that my wife and I are a go...
Hi, all. Planning for retirement next year. Looks like my social security and pension (both inflation-adjusted, a bit less for the pension) will cover my basic budget without the need to tap the 401k,...
My IRA balance is constantly variable. It’s not the same today as it was last week, last month, last year. I see rules like the 4% rule and other calculations based on account balance used as a guide ...
A big single-stock win can feel like freedom one day and a tightrope the next. This plan walks through how a family holding ~$15M in NVIDIA shares can turn concentrated success into stable, low-stress...
Some advocates argue that Trump Accounts could pave the way for private Social Security funds.
You might live three decades in retirement. Are you prepared?
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...