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These 6 Things Retirees Grew Up With Are Going Away or Are Gone

President Trump wants to cancel the penny, but that's not the only item going away....

Hey Valentine, Beware of Catfishing Romance Scams

Scammers are getting sophisticated when it comes to catfishing older adults. Can you spot telltale signs you’re being conned out of your money?...

22 Jobs No One Wants Anymore, So Retirees Are Coming Back

Retirees aren’t just sitting on the sidelines anymore. Some miss the routine, some want extra cash, and others are just plain bored. Jobs that younger workers are ditching are wide open, and ple...

Retire in Costa Rica With These Three Tax Benefits

Costa Rica may be a good place for retirement if you like the low cost of living and savings for your heirs....

Five Ways to Ease Caregiver Stress

Caregiver stress is real. Here are five techniques to protect your health and happiness while caring for a loved one....

Financial Strategies Borrowed From the Super Bowl Playbook

Like the best football teams, you can win at financial planning by executing a strategy, making halftime adjustments and staying focused on the ultimate prize....

Three Ways to Plan Now for a Social Security Shortfall Later

The outlook for Social Security is gloomy, but you can save now to protect against benefit cuts later. If the cuts don't happen, you'll still be better off....

During COVID, Applicants Adjusted to Social Security Office Closings

When COVID swept in, the U.S. Social Security Administration responded quickly and closed its field offices on March 27, 2020. They remained closed for two full years, largely eliminating the option t...

The White Coat Investor’s Most Controversial Articles, Part 4: Looking Back at Our Biggest Fights

Not everything The White Coat Investor publishes is fully embraced by the readership. Here were some of our biggest controversies. The post The White Coat Investor’s Most Controversial Articles,...

Why Do We Avoid The Things That Matter Most? Greg McKeown And An “Essentialist” Approach To Personal Finance

What is "inverse prioritization" and how do we counter the forces that seek to undermine our best intentions—personally and financially?...

The Sunday Best 02/09/2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Sunday Best where we bring you the best reads from across the internet. ... Read more...

College Costs What You’re Willing to Pay

The eternal questions when it comes to education is whether it is worth paying more for an education at a more expensive institution. The post College Costs What You’re Willing to Pay appeared f...

Where to Retire: Living in the Dominican Republic

Living in the Dominican Republic is a big draw for ex-pats looking for a warm, sunny and affordable retirement. Should you make the move, too?...

The Future of 1031 Exchanges Under Trump Looks Bright

As a real estate investor himself, President Trump appears poised to preserve the tax-deferring power of this strategy. But you still must follow the rules....

Surprising Lessons from People Who Live Without Money (Completely Outside of the Financial System)

It's totally impractical, super challenging and yet living without money is an intriguing concept. Learn a little bit more about an alternative way of life. The post Surprising Lessons from People Who...

Signing up for Medicare, how did you get good information?

Hello all, I'm turning 65 and retiring this June, 2024. I know this is a common topic, but the most recent related thread I was able to find was more than a year old, and I think things change in this...

Retiring just shy of 3 years..

We are retiring in a little under 3 years. We have been 100% in equities for 20 years and have a little over $600k over several accounts. We live very frugally and can get by very comfortably on about...

Is anyone in love with retirement like I am? I had NO IDEA.

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How Much Cash You Should Keep at Home For An Emergency

No one really thinks about emergency cash until they’re in an emergency. It’s easy to assume your debit card or phone can handle everything, until a power outage, natural disaster, or glit...

Is There a Problem with Passive Investing?

Passive investing has revolutionized the investment landscape for individual investors. Not only has it dramatically lowered the costs of asset ... Read more...

How to Become an Amazon Reviewer in 2025

How to Become an Amazon Reviewer in 2025...

Financial Flexibility: How to Handle Check Cashing Challenges Without Stress

Financial Flexibility: How to Handle Check Cashing Challenges Without Stress...

What Gen 20 Should Know About Early Real Estate Investing

What Gen 20 Should Know About Early Real Estate Investing...

Are 60/40 Portfolios Still Relevant Today?

As a general statement, if you believe in the U.S. economy and government, the 60/40 allocation should work well for most people....

Tax Cuts for the Middle Class and Retirees: A Win for Your Wallet

OnFebruary 6, 2025, the White House announced a series oftax cuts primarily benefitting the middle class and retirees. Here’s what’s on the table: The administration is calling this thelar...

Seven Biggest Financial Planning Myths: How Many Do You Believe?

Wisdom comes in all shapes and sizes, but not all of it is true, especially when it comes to these seven retirement financial planning myths....

Empowering Widows: Five Goals for Financial Security in 2025

Tackling these strategies one at a time, whether it's updating estate planning or reassessing investments, can help put you on track for financial stability....

The Challenges of Long-Distance Eldercare

The decision to move your parent into assisted living is a difficult one. And the expenses of it add another layer of complexity. The post The Challenges of Long-Distance Eldercare appeared first on T...

Three days into retirement - three observations:

First off, thank you to this community and its mods for the valuable and respectful discourse. I posted a couple of other times (HERE and HERE) because I was at a crossroad in my career - we had hit o...

Ready to retire this year. Should I buy or rent?

I'm 65, not retired. I've been renting ever since my divorce 12 years ago but now think I should buy since rents are going crazy and at least I could have some equity someday. I've got about $110K in ...

Receiving a nice chunk of tax free money - what would you do?

Hubs and I are both retired in our 60's and 70's. We owe about $120K on our house at a 2.75% rate. No kids, thus no grandkids. We have several nieces and nephews that we are close to that have been ve...

2025 wealth management trends: Private equity, new ETF debuts

In the year ahead, private equity, exchange traded funds and tax-loss harvesting promise to be top priorities for advisors leading the pack....

High-Paying Jobs (That No One Wants): These Industries Are Desperate for Workers

Businesses everywhere are scrambling to find skilled workers, and the problem isn’t going away. Jobs are open, but the right people aren’t lining up to fill them. If you’ve noticed l...

35 Highest Paying Degrees in 2025

35 Highest Paying Degrees in 2025...

U.S. Trade War with Mexico, Canada, and China: A Live Timeline of Key Developments

U.S. Trade War with Mexico, Canada, and China: A Live Timeline of Key Developments...

Prepare Your Family for the Financial and Legal Aftermath of Your Death

Taking these steps now can help ensure your family isn't overwhelmed with uncertainty later on....

The Four Cornerstones of a DIY Retirement

So much has changed in the world of personal finance and investing over the past 30 years. ETFs and index funds have replaced individual stock portfolios and managed mutual funds. Investing moved onli...

Unplug These 15 Energy Vampires And Save Hundreds on Your Electric Bill

You might not notice, but many devices around your house are quietly running up your electric bill. If something’s turned off, it shouldn’t be costing anything, right? Wrong. A surprising ...

Are You (Financially) Ready for Early Retirement? 18 Signs You’re Financially Set 

Are you dreaming of breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind decades before your peers? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ve saved enough, if your investments will last, or if you’re just pla...

I Am Rich And Have No Idea What To Do With My Life

I read something a while back and it penetrated my brain. It’s a story of wealth, but it’s more than that. When I first read the story, my initial impression […] The post I Am Rich ...