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Kids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college.
I turn 65 in November. Up until last November I was married to a retired LEO. He was an alcoholic and life was miserable and I could not fathom retiring. He died in November and it took 6 mos to get a...
My wife and I have been circling this for a couple of years (okay, 5!) and we finally started running countdown timers in our phones: she plans to stop at 59, and me at *ahem* exactly 60.8 (at this po...
Tuesday, June 02 - Monday, June 08, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 39 127 comments Type A retired folks - How big was the change for you? And did it hurt? 365 110 comments Grocery sho...
Key tips to tackle decluttering (before someone has to do it for you).
Many people find it tough to shift from saving to tapping wealth once they stop work. Here's how to enjoy your money more — without fear of running out.
Planning for a long retirement is a high-stakes math problem. Check these 4 longevity green flags to see if you have the habits and the history to beat the averages.
A growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
The teenage years are tricky for kids and parents, but they're the right time to start talking openly about money and what you'd do in a medical emergency.
What if your Social Security benefit is worth far more than you realize, and the decision of when to claim it could be one of the biggest financial choices you'll ever make? As part of our "By the Num...
If you're looking to avoid probate or you to need to plan around Medicaid, a Lady Bird Deed might be the right estate planning tool for you. The post Lady Bird Deeds appeared first on The White Coat I...
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
After years of applying for new travel credit cards, I've finally found the perfect mix. Here is what's in my wallet (and why)! Read more → The post What’s in My Wallet (and Why) appeared first on Mad...
Clients don't need advisers to dismiss their retirement fears. They need advisers who can listen, separate emotion from risk and turn anxiety into action.
I'm not retired yet - within the year though. I'm currently recovering from surgery and while my activities are limited, I definitely see the advantages of having much more free time. But it might be ...
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. I'm 59½ years old. I've worked and saved for decades and am fortunate to be in a very strong financial position. My total portfolio is about $2.6 million, ...
Anyone else in a similar situation? We currently live in the Midwest and I'm not a fan of the 6 month long winters. We could probably do the snow bird thing for a while, but at some point we'd have to...
Retired on Friday after nearly 40 years. My first purchase this morning? A trip to Europe? No. A new sports car? No. A big, fancy dinner out to celebrate? No. Nope, I purchased a clothesline. For year...
Me, M/67, wife F/67 (her Bday is August, mine Sept). She is retiring as of next Friday. I retired June 1, 2024. So far, so good. I highly recommend retirement! The money is working. The stock market i...
FAANG FIRE Extra Guac bundle now includes over $1,200 in FIRE tools and 1:1 coaching, including ProjectionLab, Sequence, Mezzi, Silvia, Lunch Money, and a 30-minute call with Andre.
Artificial intelligence is best at overcoming the friction that stops you from taking up new pursuits, users insist. The post Is AI the ultimate retirement hack? appeared first on MoneySense.
To outperform the masses, we must take more risk than average. One way to do so is to invest in venture capital. However, venture capital is a form of patient capital, and patient capital requires tim...
Your 401(k) account can be a tempting pile of cash, but dipping into it could cost you big time.
There's value in having money in one place, but some 401(k) rules make rollovers more trouble than they're worth.
Here are some options to drastically lower the cost of living and survive in a down market without working too hard or for longer. The post Moving Abroad to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars appeared fi...
When my Father-in-Law asks a timely question about passive index fund investing, it surely means many of you have the same question. And it’s regarding a unique scenario unfolding due to the upcoming ...
You spent decades mastering your career, hobbies and savings. Now comes the hard part: learning how to be a novice all over again.
Longevity and constant financial tickers these days often trigger retirees' fears that they will outlive their assets. Here's how financial advisors can coach them through.
With a $10M gift to create and run a school of financial planning, Ric Edelman aims to solve the retirement readiness crisis and wealth management's talent shortage.
Sometimes there’s a world of nuance hiding inside things we barely notice. Kind of like the Dr. Seuss book, Horton Hears a Who!, where Horton the Elephant discovers Whoville, an […] The post How Bonds...
Americans answered just 47% of questions correctly in 2026. Learn where knowledge falls short, and how to make confident financial decisions. The post Financial Literacy in America Has Hit a 10-Year L...
It’s been a while since I’ve given just a general update on what we’ve got going on. And with some really big plans like moving to Asheville on the agenda, I thought it might be a good time to bring y...
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report moves a 22% benefit cut to 2032. The fix is an old idea: tax investment income to retire the program’s legacy debt.
Most of the physicians we work with have a 401(k) story that sounds the same. They start funding it the ... Read more
The tragedy of modern ambition is that exhaustion is a badge of honor. Workaholism is mistaken for virtue, and overworking ... Read more
The program’s trustees confirmed that its primary trust fund is now set to run out of money in 2032, potentially triggering automatic cuts.
When it comes to retirement savings, Roth IRAs are among the most powerful tools for achieving tax diversification and financial flexibility. Knowing how and when to tap into your Roth IRA can make a ...
An interview with Josh Kanter of Leaf Planner, where we discuss family offices, estate planning, and why organizing and communicating your financial life may be just as important as building wealth in...
You’re not important or lucky enough to have access to shares at the offering price, and that’s OK. Here’s why.
If you're lucky enough to have both a pension and a $1 million nest egg, your biggest threat isn't running out of money — it's not fully using what you have.
As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic head toward massive public listings, retirees should avoid the hype and focus on a disciplined, diversified financial plan.
Retirement isn't just about playing it safe. It's about having a plan that manages taxes, protects cash flow and keeps your portfolio aligned with your goals.
Organizing your financial, digital and legal affairs and talking openly about your final wishes is one of the most loving gifts you can give your family.
The latest projections indicate the main Social Security retirement fund will reach insolvency in less than six and a half years. For retirees and their advisors, that could mean a potential rethink o...
Don’t confuse Trust Fund insolvency with Social Security bankruptcy and the inability to pay any benefits.
I get investments wrong all the time. Losing money is part of the process to financial independence. But after I FIRE'd in 2012, the math changed. With no paycheck to bail me out, I could no longer af...
The trust fund for the program, which supports roughly 68 million Americans, is on schedule to be depleted in the next six years. Benefits could be cut on average by 22 percent.
Roger Whitney explores the relationship between cost and value in retirement planning, focusing on how to better understand the fees associated with financial advice, investments, and insurance produc...
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When evaluating flood insurance, many people focus on a single question: Do I need it? I think there's a better question. If your home suffered significant flood damage tomorrow, where would the money...