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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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Almost Half of Younger People Want to Retire by 60
Jun 15 2023
June 14, 2023 – A study on retirement by the World Economic Forum found considerable unease about retirement issues in various age groups. Health and income issues were prevalent among its Pulse...
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Why Are Houses So Expensive?
Jun 13 2023
The dream of owning a home has become more elusive than ever. Over the past decade, U.S. house prices have increased by nearly 4.7% per year above the rate of inflation while the median household inco...
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The Best Stay & Play Packages for Retirement
Jun 11 2023
June 12, 2023 — Finding your best place to retire can be a challenge. There are 1000’s of towns across the world, with way more than that 55+ or active adult communities, that might be a g...
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13 Great Places to Retire in the Pacific Northwest
Jun 10 2023
Updated June 10, 2023 — Many people are of the opinion that towns in the Pacific Northwest make for the best places to retire. We happen to agree, and have many friends who are enjoying their re...
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Beware of Unknown Concentration Risk
Jun 08 2023
Hey FAANG FIRE, Today I wanted to expose a hidden risk that many FAANG workers are facing — unknown concentration risk. Before diving into the unknown, let’s recap what known concentration...
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May 2023 Early Retirement Update – School’s Out Edition
Jun 08 2023
Hello and welcome back to Root of Good! The month of May just wrapped up which means it is time for another update. The biggest news is our middle child finished high school a year early! She wrapped ...
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Advantage Plans Overtake Original Medicare
Jun 07 2023
June 7, 2023 — It has finally happened. For the first time, more people are enrolling in Medicare Advantage Plans than Original Medicare. The extra benefits and lower (sometimes zero) premiums a...
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FAANG FIRE Monthly Live: June 9th, 2023
Jun 06 2023
Hey FAANG FIRE! We are nearly halfway through the year. I hope y’all have made meaningful progress against your financial goals. I wanted to once again thank the paid subscribers and coaching cl...
andrenader.substack.com
Frozen About Downsizing – You Need a Move Manager
Jun 06 2023
June 7, 2023 – Now in their 80s and 90s, our friends Jane and Jack knew that they were going to have to downsize from their 3 bedroom townhome. They both had health problems, and the stairs to t...
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If You’re So Rich, Why Are You Desperate?
Jun 06 2023
A few weeks ago Ryan Holiday released a post called 31 Lessons I've Learned about Money. The lessons are great, but I was a bit turned off by this paragraph that came right before the lessons: And I
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The Severance Chronicles: Week 1
Jun 03 2023
Hey FAANG FIRE, It has officially been 10 days since I was laid off from Meta. I have received such an outpouring of kindness and support from so many people this past week. Thank you again, it means ...
andrenader.substack.com
The Impact of AI on Retirement
Jun 01 2023
What will be the impact of AI on retirement? That’s a bigger question than any of us can answer, but it’s worth thinking about. I’ve been watching the developments of […] The p...
theretirementmanifesto.com
Insurance Rates, Reserves, and Inspections: Can Florida’s Condo Market Survive?
May 30 2023
May 31, 2023 — Condo boards in Florida are reeling from a one-two punch. Quotes for insurance renewals are literally through the roof, and that is if the condo association can get coverage at al...
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Why Down & Sideways Markets are Bullish
May 30 2023
Throughout financial history markets have gone through periods of growth, periods of decline, and, sometimes, perplexing periods of stagnation. This is where investors in U.S. stocks find themselves t...
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Severance FIRE? #metalayoffs
May 24 2023
Hey FAANG Fire, I have some personal news to share. Although in retrospect it appears as though I was foreshadowing this all along. Regardless of what happens next month. If this is my last vest of Me...
andrenader.substack.com
The Liabilities of Success
May 23 2023
Bryan Johnson is spending millions of dollars each year towards a singular ambition—to slow his aging. His meticulous morning routine begins with light therapy during meditation. He follows this up ...
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Is St. George, Utah, a Great Place to Retire
May 22 2023
By Yolande – Topretirements Member Editor’s Note: Yolande was kind enough to share her impressions of this popular retirement destination in southern Utah. You will see she has concluded i...
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Shining The Light On Retirement Blind Spots
May 18 2023
We all have blind spots. For those who are planning on retiring in the next few years, retirement blind spots can be dangerous. Wouldn’t it be helpful… …If we could […] The pos...
theretirementmanifesto.com
Best Places to Retire for Pickleball
May 16 2023
May 17, 2023 — Pickleball is exploding in popularity among all groups, but especially with people of retirement age. Participation almost doubled in 1 year, going from 4.8 million players in 202...
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What Happens if the US Defaults on its Debt?
May 16 2023
On January 19, 2023, the U.S. federal government hit its $31.38 trillion debt ceiling and has since been unable to borrow more money. To get by, the U.S. Treasury has resorted to "extraordinary measur...
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April 2023 Early Retirement Update – Party Edition
May 15 2023
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good. We had another busy month in April here at home in Raleigh. Between hosting Easter and a birthday party at our house, and a few appliances bre...
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Rep. Larson and Sen. Cassidy Named Legislators of the Year for Their Work on Social Security
May 09 2023
May 9, 2023 — Topretirements.com just named a Republican Senator and a Democratic Congressman as 2023 National Legislators of the Year. Senator Bill Cassidy (R.LA) and Representative John Larson (D....
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Should You Save More to Retire Earlier?
May 09 2023
Ramit Sethi recently tweeted: Making the single decision to increase your savings rate and investment rate by 1% each year will make you more money than all the coffee you will ever buy in your lifeti...
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How to Approach Selling RSUs and Dealing With Wash Sales
May 08 2023
Q: Should I sell my RSUs? How do I sell my RSUs? Do I need to worry about wash sales? Can you help me out? I get a flood of RSU related questions each and every vesting cycle. Today we will go through...
andrenader.substack.com
Elizabeth Loves Her Retirement in Portugal
May 08 2023
With Elizabeth Varadan May 8, 2023 — Special thanks to the expat writer Elizabeth Varadan for this fascinating interview about her retirement in Portugal. Sure looks like a nice lifestyle. Q. Wh...
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What I’ve Learned From My Retirement Mastermind Group
May 04 2023
In January, I started a Retirement Mastermind group in the mountain town I call home. Today, I’m sharing the story of how the group came to be and, more importantly, […] The po...
theretirementmanifesto.com
Money Can’t Buy Happiness…Or Can It?
May 02 2023
You've probably heard that "money can't buy happiness." This belief stems from a 2010 paper by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and economist Angus Deaton, which fundamentally reshaped our collective un...
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Don’t Let a Stroke Ruin Your Retirement
May 01 2023
May 2, 2023 — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so this is a good time to think about what you can do to prevent one from happening to you. After all, you have worked hard to get ready for...
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Site Visit: Member Tours Virginia’s Cascades at Embrey Mill
Apr 30 2023
By Anonymous One of our long time Members and his wife visited Embrey Mill recently. We thank him for sharing his observations on the visit! May 1, 2023 — We’ve been in our present home for ab...
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My 9 Year Metaversary Reflections
Apr 28 2023
Today is my nine year anniversary of working at Meta. Nine years ago today, on April 28th, 2014 I took the shuttle from San Francisco to Menlo park for the first time. Little did I know that I'd conti...
andrenader.substack.com
Frugal Man Buys $52,000 Car – Why??
Apr 27 2023
As I type this, I’m jumping through the various hoops involved in buying a 2023 Tesla Model Y, a spectacularly expensive, large luxury “crossover” that is absolutely loaded to the gills with exc...
mrmoneymustache.com
Dueling FL Communities: The Villages vs. On Top of the World vs. Solivita
Apr 26 2023
April 26, 2023 — By now most people thinking about retiring have heard about The Villages, the huge retirement complex that spans over 3 Florida counties. It has more amenities and features than...
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How Much to Save in Your Emergency Fund: A Comprehensive Guide
Apr 25 2023
As the saying goes, "Risk happens fast." From medical emergencies to job loss to car and home repairs, unforeseen events can quickly derail your finances—especially if you're not prepared. That's wh...
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New Podcast + Join me on Notes
Apr 21 2023
Want to listen to me talk way too fast about FIRE? I joined financial planner Thomas Kopelman on his podcast The Long Game to talk more about the optionality of FIRE. We talk through balancing the per...
andrenader.substack.com
Traditional and Surprising, the 15 Most Popular Adult Communities at Topretirements for 2023
Apr 19 2023
April 20, 2023 — It is always fascinating to explore what 55+ and active communities at Topretirements garner the most attention from our Members and Visitors. Fortunately, by looking at the dat...
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Rich vs Wealthy: Summarizing the Differences
Apr 18 2023
What does it truly mean to be rich vs wealthy? Is there a difference between them, or are they merely two sides of the same coin? While these terms might seem interchangeable at first glance (I've bee...
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March 2023 Early Retirement Update – Springtime Edition
Apr 17 2023
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good. We spent the whole month of March at home in Raleigh. Along with relaxing in some nice springtime weather throughout the month, we also celebr...
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How Much Lifestyle Creep is Okay? [The Definitive Guide]
Apr 13 2023
Imagine that you just received a raise at work and are tempted to go out and celebrate. After all, you've worked hard and you deserve something nice, right? Maybe you want a new luxury car? A better p...
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Snowbirding the Electric Way – Part 2
Apr 13 2023
By Bill Carito: April 13, 2023 — I wrote in January about our experience driving an all-electric Volkswagen Id.4 from Portland, Maine to Key West, Florida (see Snowbirding Electrically – P...
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10 Great Undiscovered Beach Towns for Retirement
Apr 12 2023
April 12, 2023 — There are a whole lot of people who want to retire on or near a beach. The sea breezes, sandy beaches, open waters, and laid back little towns certainly have their appeal. Here ...
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3 Lessons I Learned From Publishing a Book [And How They Can Help You]
Apr 11 2023
It's officially been one year since I published my book, Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money and Build your Wealth. The experience has been both rewarding and eye-opening and today, I am proud...
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Compensation Philosophies: Your Help Needed
Apr 07 2023
Hey! This is Andre, with a request for those in the FAANG FIRE community. I want to peel the curtain back on the trends we are seeing over the past year around Tech Compensation and Tech Compensation ...
andrenader.substack.com
Less Cars, More Money: My Visit to the City of the Future
Apr 07 2023
In my role as Mr. Money Mustache, I do my best to be your one-stop-shop for Lifestyle Guru ideas. So over the years we’ve covered not just the Money side of life, but also the even more important st...
mrmoneymustache.com
Great Places to Retire in North Carolina
Apr 05 2023
North Carolina Best Walkable Places April 6, 2023 — Earlier this year we wrote about the best walkable towns in South Carolina. Not to be outdone, here are some great towns with good walkability...
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Social Security Trustees’ Report: SS Fund Will Run Out of Money 1 Year Earlier
Apr 05 2023
April 5, 2023 — The Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds report on the current and projected financial status of the two programs each year. This summarizes the findings of t...
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The Ultimate Guide to Investing in International Stocks: Risks, Rewards, and Strategies
Apr 04 2023
The stock market is a crucial indicator of economic activity and is closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers around the globe. Unfortunately, when we typically discuss the stock mark...
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My San Francisco Plans and Q1 Progress Against Goals
Apr 02 2023
The first quarter of 2023 is now in the books. The end of the quarter is the perfect time to look at how the year is going to see if there are any adjustments needed to hit our full year 2023 goals. M...
andrenader.substack.com
Updated Topretirements.com Site Launches April 3
Apr 02 2023
April 3, 2023 — The new Topretirements website will launch on April 3. We are aiming for much greater simplicity in our page design and navigation throughout the site. For example, the Home page...
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Should I Max Out My 401k? [The Surprising Truth]
Mar 30 2023
Retirement planning is an essential part of personal finance that requires careful thought and consideration. One of the most popular retirement savings vehicles in the U.S. is the 401(k) plan, which ...
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Which States Tax Social Security Income?
Mar 29 2023
March 30, 2023 — It might come as an unpleasant surprise to many people that Social Security income can be taxed on both the federal and the state level. While there is no escaping the federal t...
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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.