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We curate a selection of educational retirement articles sourced from the web, authored by genuine retirees and financial experts. These articles contain valuable insights and guidance suitable for every phase of retirement planning, whether you're considering early retirement, traditional retirement, or already enjoying retired life. We've categorized the content to facilitate your search for topics that pique your interest. Our aim is to assist you in charting a path towards a fulfilling and joyful retirement. We extend our best wishes for a prosperous and contented journey ahead!

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Years You Have Left to Live, Probably

Sep 23 2015

The individual data points of life are much less predictable than the average. Here’s a simulation that shows you how much time is left on the clock....

flowingdata.com

8 Reasons To Be Confident In Your Retirement “The Number”

Jun 29 2015

The one question most readers have been sending me has to do with The Number.  I write those words with capital letters in homage to the financial planning book by Lee Eisenberg of the same name and ...

mrfirestation.com

Multiple Roth IRA Conversion Strategy

May 04 2015

A Roth conversion can be a smart move. But it can be made even smarter if you use more than one Roth IRA to do it, then recharacterize the underperformers....

whitecoatinvestor.com

9 Reasons It’s Difficult To Retire Early

Feb 16 2015

I had a great day at work this past Friday.  There wasn't anything especially amazing about it, but it was a truly enjoyable day.  Good conversation, meaty strategic work, and a fair amount of horsi...

mrfirestation.com

The College Paradox

Feb 10 2015

My son is a junior in high school and starting to look at colleges. He’s a smart, thoughtful kid who doesn’t seem to be stressing too much about where he goes off to school. At the same time, sinc...

mrfirestation.com

Bank Your Raises To Catch FIRE

Jan 26 2015

Saving for FIRE is the last thing on the minds of most people.  Although almost everyone dreams of being financially independent and retiring early, very few are doing anything about it.  Americans ...

mrfirestation.com

Getting Rich: from Zero to Hero

Feb 22 2013

For almost nine years, I’ve been preaching a different brand of financial advice from what you see in the newspapers and magazines....

mrmoneymustache.com

Computing Your Overall Investment Return

Jan 09 2013

I just completed an annual ritual that involves calculating one of my favorite metrics, other than monthly expenses and net worth, and that is overall portfolio return....

caniretireyet.com

The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?”

May 29 2012

In the world of early retirees, we have a concept that goes by names like “The 4% rule”, or “The 4% Safe Withdrawal Rate”, or simply “The SWR.”...

mrmoneymustache.com

The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

Jan 13 2012

This is the blog post that shows you how to be wealthy enough to retire in ten years....

mrmoneymustache.com

Why Retirement is Important

Retirement is an important milestone in a person's life because it marks the end of their career and the beginning of a new phase of life. It is a time when people can stop working and start enjoying the fruits of their labor. There are several reasons why retirement is important:

Financial stability: Retirement allows people to stop working and start relying on their savings, investments, and any other sources of income they may have. This financial stability can provide peace of mind and allow people to enjoy their retirement years without worrying about money.

Health benefits: Retirement can also have health benefits. It can reduce stress and allow people to have more time to focus on their physical and mental well-being. This can lead to a longer and healthier retirement.

Personal fulfillment: Retirement can also provide an opportunity for personal fulfillment. People may want to pursue hobbies, travel, or spend more time with loved ones. Retirement allows them to do so without the constraints of work.

Social support: Retirement can also provide social support and a sense of community. Many people find that they have more time to spend with friends and family, and may join social groups or organizations that can provide a sense of belonging and purpose.

Overall, retirement is an important phase of life that allows people to enjoy the fruits of their labor, focus on their health and well-being, and pursue personal fulfillment and social connections.