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I am a 60 year old single man hoping to retire in about 7 years. I make less than 60k/year. I was completely broke at 45 and I saved hard to get to a paid off condo (@60k value) and about 200k in my 4...
Learn how Roth conversions work, when they may make sense, and how taxes, RMDs, Medicare premiums and withdrawal rules may affect your retirement plan.
I've been investing with DLP since 2019. Here's everything I like about DLP, everything I don't, and how my investments have performed. The post Should You Invest Your Real Estate Dollars with DLP? ap...
What if one of the biggest keys to a healthy, meaningful retirement has nothing to do with money? Author and psychology professor Dr. Marc Schulz reveals why your relationships, social connections and...
On August 5, chief AI scientist Jeff Dean announced he was leaving Google after 27 years. Google proceeded to lose ~$180 billion in market cap, making this the largest impact I've ever seen by one emp...
Dr. Jordan Frey is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder of The Prudent Plastic Surgeon. After experiencing ... Read more
From second marriages to special needs trusts, test your disinheritance strategy with our 10-question quiz to prevent family feuds.
Think paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement.
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — it's for anyone who wants control over what happens next. These four core documents will help you establish it.
Millions of parents are cutting retirement savings to cover rising student debt. Discover three strategies to protect your future.
By coordinating withdrawals from retirement accounts to keep your income below certain thresholds, you can save on taxes and benefit from valuable deductions.
Would you go? It's titled Estate and Retirement Planning Simplified. It dos feel a little like a time share presentation though, but my partner is gunning for the free steak. Do you think is it worth ...
Im 63F with a great job, making good money with a great work retirement savings plan. Spouse is already retired for 6 years. We have enough money between the 2 of us to be fine if I retire now. The is...
After 44 years in IT, my last day of work is in two weeks. I've been cleaning out my home office (I'll use it extensively for writing, photo editing, practicing guitar and such) and just tossed out a ...
Hackers are targeting your retirement savings — and they need little more than your email account or cellphone number to gain access. Here's how to stay safe.
Poor financial decision making costs more than money. Learn to slow down, cut bias, and choose with a clear plan. The post Financial Decision Making: 13 Strategies for Smarter Choices appeared first o...
Research supports the idea that money does buy happiness. Here’s how spending choices matter as much as how much you save. The post Does Money Buy Happiness? Yes, If You Spend It Right appeared first ...
Every debt payoff plan runs into the same fork: pay off debt or save for retirement first? It shows up late at night after a strong month, when there’s finally money to spare and no clear answer for w...
I just don't enjoy what I do anymore. I'm only 61 and in great shape. My finances are set and I'll go on my wife's insurance until medicare. However, my wife will still be working for a few years to k...
Retirement savers often don't realize what they're paying in fees or how much they can lose by leaving rollover cash uninvested, but advisors can help on both fronts.
The optional forms aim to standardize direct rollovers, encourage electronic transfers, and take some of the paperwork out of moving retirement savings.
Beyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.
A few months ago, I started sharing the best article I had read the month prior. Your support for this approach has been positive, so today I’m continuing with the […] The post The Best Retirement Adv...
Dr. Tyler Scott answers listener questions about Trump accounts, gift taxes, HSAs, 457 plans, solo 401(k)s, and more. We also discuss an important distinction between financial moves that can meaningf...
You probably know your full retirement age, but do you know these other milestone ages — and why you should pay attention to them as you plan for retirement?
If you're a retiree with a pension, treating taxes as a core part of your retirement strategy is the best way to keep your income sustainable for the long haul.
When inheriting an annuity, a beneficiary who isn't a spouse can face a big tax bill. Choosing annuitization or the "stretch" option lets you soften the blow.
As clients ask advisors for help navigating caregiving resources, advisors who are able to provide trusted referrals may find clients return the favor with referrals of their own.
Part D isn’t going away, but premium subsidies are. Learn what that could mean for 2027 costs and why switching to Medicare Advantage deserves careful thought.
Losing $70,000 during the 2008-09 Global Financial Crisis was the majority of our life savings. Here's what I learned from that bear market. The post What It Feels Like to Lose Money appeared first on...
Traveling can be fun at any age. You just need a little preparation.
As part of Roger’s summer replay series, he revisits a conversation with Peter Lazaroff about the value of elegant simplicity in retirement investing. They discuss why more sophisticated strategies ar...
Housing is one of the biggest line items on just about any retirement budget. Whether you're still paying a mortgage, looking to escalate your payment schedule so you can retire debt-free, or thinking...
On August 6, the first tranche of locked-up SpaceX shares was released. Roughly 911.5 million shares became eligible to trade in a single session. SPCX went up 6%. Then it went up again the next day, ...
New rules could force high-income savers to withdraw "excess" retirement funds. Here is why the bill matters — even if it doesn't pass immediately.
Prepaying everyday bills is the easiest way for retirees to lock in savings without cutting back. Here are five recurring expenses to pay upfront.
Discover how a 69-year-old engineer can successfully convert a $1.2 million IRA to a Roth before RMDs begin. Learn about IRMAA, tax issues and legacy planning.
I gave notice to my employer. I am going to stay long enough to help select and transition my replacement, probably 6-10 weeks. This gives me time to ensure I have things buttoned up to be truly retir...
Your newborn has a Social Security number and a pediatrician. Now, not ones to be left behind, they also have ... Read more
Here are the financial tasks that first-year professional students need to be doing. You probably should complete most of them. The post 17 Things You Must Do as a First-Year Medical Student appeared ...
Can your brokerage firm actually stop you from accessing your own money? In this episode, we walk through a real case involving a $3 million retirement account, explain when firms are allowed to place...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 594, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitb...
Retirement tax planning isn't simply about following IRS rules or minimizing what you owe this year. Jeremy Keil answers three listener questions that demonstrate why focusing on one tax return at a t...
Rebalancing is the act of periodically adjusting your 401(k) investments back to your intended asset allocation. While it does not guarantee higher returns, regular rebalancing may help manage risk, m...
So many posts on retirement subs focus on financial readiness and strategies. I found that the more challenging questions about the transition to retired life had little to do with finances. Where am ...
Are your assets accessible and structured to support health, mobility or cognitive issues? Waiting until care is needed can force decisions you might regret.
Generous pensions can act as a safety net, but concentration risk and healthcare gaps still loom large for retirees. This week's Wealth Wise advice column breaks it down.
According to an Indeed Hiring Lab analysis, women now hold more payroll jobs than men in America. It's only the third time this has ever happened. The first two times, during the Great Recession and j...
Opus Newton has used resident volunteerism, ongoing care in resident apartments, and other changes to hold down costs and stay affordable for middle-income seniors.
I’m typing this from a balcony overlooking the ocean in Bonaire. Mindy and I are hanging out with a bunch of friends we met through the FI community: It’s been a great trip! Here’s what some of us did...