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What would you change

Mar 21 2023

Retirement is on the radar now, so I have a question - what would you have done different the year before you retired with what you know now that you have. submitted by /u/StMaartenforme[visit reddit]...

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Retired

ESG and its effects on 401k plans

Mar 21 2023

The government recently did a veto on a bill that would require investments in Retirement funds not be required to meet the Environment, Social, and Government requirements, rather than on profitabili...

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401k

Five Impressions on Retirement (2 years)

Mar 21 2023

The days aren't long enough for all the stuff I do, and want, to do. Social life doubled, and life is stress free. Incredible lifestyle. I would go back and be 30 or whatever and do it all again if of...

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Reflections on retirement, 1 year later. Expectation vs. Reality

Mar 21 2023

Today is my 1-year retirement anniversary. Here's some reflections of my Expectations vs. Reality. Expectation: I might miss having a sense of purpose in life that work brings. Reality: Ya, kinda. I a...

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Save Your 2023 Charitable Gift Receipts, Just In Case Deductions Are Expanded

Mar 20 2023

Congress might bring back the charitable deduction for non-itemizers....

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Taxes

Charity

Goodbye SAHD FIRE, Hello Barista FIRE

Mar 20 2023

Hey everyone. I have an announcement to make. Heh heh. The announcement always means trouble, especially at the dining table. But this isn’t a huge deal. I’m planning to work a bit more to...

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Fire

Retired or Just Tired? Nearly 70% of Americans Plan to Work in Retirement

Mar 20 2023

Working through retirement may seem like an absurdly oxymoronic approach to one's golden years, yet it's becoming the norm. Over two-thirds (69%) of unretired investors report they may work or continu...

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Retired

Long-Term Care Planning vs. Taxes: Finding a Healthy Balance

Mar 20 2023

Many families discover that trying to mitigate the cost of long-term care can conflict with another common retirement concern — reducing taxes for retirees and their heirs....

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Taxes

You Can Come Out Of Retirement And Work Again

Mar 20 2023

Everyone is suddenly talking about raising the retirement age, but is the discussion already moot? And what impact might earning post-retirement income have on your Social Security benefits?...

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Social Security

Income

How To Better Manage Your Private Investment Capital Calls

Mar 20 2023

Recently, I temporarily went broke because I improperly managed my private investment capital calls. Because this happened, I thought I’d discuss some straightforward solutions to ensure you alw...

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How To

I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

Mar 20 2023

I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year. My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years. Upon her turning 62, she...

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Social Security

Spouse

Real Estate

Do you have Active Coverage from a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicaid or other Plans from Marketplace ( Obamacare)

Mar 20 2023

Paid Research Opportunity Savvy Cooperative is looking for people who have Active Coverage from a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicaid Plan, or other plans from Marketplace (Obamacare) Details 10-min use...

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For a Concentrated Stock Position, Ask Your Adviser This

Mar 20 2023

There can be advantages to having a lot of stock in one company, but ‘de-risking’ can help avoid some significant disadvantages....

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Is Medical School Worth It?

Mar 20 2023

[Editor's Note:Deadline alert! Today is the last day to sign up for the Making Marriage Work program that could be your key to developing everlasting happiness with your significant other. White coat ...

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Is Your Money Safe If Your Bank Fails?

Mar 20 2023

Bank failures are kind of like hurricanes. When the weather’s nice and people are out barbecuing, they’re the last thing on your mind. But when one appears out of nowhere and starts bearin...

millennial-revolution.com

Two Key Lessons From the Banking Crisis

Mar 20 2023

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the general health of banks has been all over the news recently. There are many fascinating aspects of this story. One is parsing out the roles different p...

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Lessons

How to Invest $10,000 for Retirement

Mar 20 2023

A $10,000 investment can jolt any retirement savings plan back to life....

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Investing

How To

The Banking Crisis: What Investors Need to Know [Video Explanation]

Mar 20 2023

There’s a lot of concern about the banking industry following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). So what happened and how does this affect the average 401(k) investor? Keep reading t...

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Advice regarding assisted living with no next of kin.

Mar 20 2023

Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone could provide some insight to my situation. This is mainly for my friend who is in his 40s and currently working but has some health issues that can be serious i...

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Words with Friends anyone?

Mar 20 2023

Someone here mentioned this game, which got me back into it. It’s really a great way to stay sharp. Now if I can only do it on the treadmill. If anyone wants to play, I’m gritslad. submitt...

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WEP and Other Pitfalls to Retirement

Mar 20 2023

Hi all... First I would like to thank all that followed along and shared their experiences in my first post, https://www.reddit.com/r/retirement/comments/11r6001/how_are_you_dealing_with_pre_retiremen...

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Do you live in a tropical climate? What is the best and the worst thing about it?

Mar 20 2023

I love the tropics but I've only just visited. I wonder what it's really like to live in a tropical climate. Is it as great as it seems or are there pitfalls hidden under that warm sun and those sandy...

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What was the 1st few months of retirement like?

Mar 20 2023

What did that 1st month feel like? I think I will be decompressing and tired! How was the start of your retirement ? submitted by /u/is76[visit reddit] [comments]...

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Are you risking your income without even knowing it? Shocking truth that's affecting life.

Mar 19 2023

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Income

Clean Out Your Estate Planning Attic

Mar 19 2023

Cleaning out your estate and related planning "attic" can simplify your planning, identify steps and improvements, save professional fees and taxes....

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Estate

How A Botched Retirement Plan Led Me To Living On A Cruise Ship

Mar 19 2023

My initial retirement plan wasn't to retire part-time on a cruise ship, but Mother Nature had other plans. Here’s what happened....

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Avoid An SVB-Style Default And Match Your Investments With Your Goals

Mar 19 2023

While your personal financial situation might not be as likely to garner national headlines as the SVB default, it could be much more painful for you if your investments and your timelines are mismatc...

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The Sunday Best (03/19/2023)

Mar 19 2023

The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading ... Read more...

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Medicare supplement question

Mar 19 2023

Will be retiring in September of this year! Question about shopping for Medicare supplemental insurance. Will be going with traditional Medicare, not an advantage plan. When shopping for plans, do Med...

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Advice needed as I approach retirement

Mar 19 2023

Hello, wise and helpful people :) I'm (Single, no dependents, M58) planning to retire at 60 in the fall of 2024. My pension will cover 86% of my living expenses, and the remaining 14% will come from i...

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10 Tips For Structuring Your Day In Retirement

Mar 19 2023

Get the inspiration you need to have fun designing your ideal retirement day by day — some assembly required!...

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The Best Walkable Communities for Retirement

Mar 19 2023

March 20, 2023 — Every time we poll the Topretirements community, finding a walkable retirement community is always one of the top things that people want. In fact, in our 2020 survey (link at b...

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Center for Retirement Research - this website is of interest to readers here

Mar 19 2023

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The Best Walkable Communities for Retirement

Mar 19 2023

February 3, 2023 — Every time we poll the Topretirements community, finding a walkable retirement community is always one of the top things that people want. In fact, in our 2020 survey (link at...

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Whip Inflation Now

Mar 18 2023

Remember that old line from President Ford? Actually, I think it was subject to a lot of ridicule, because it seemed so ineffective at the time. And of course it is ineffective as a national policy. B...

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Inflation

Backdoor Roth Step by Step Walkthrough

Mar 18 2023

What is a Backdoor Roth? Roth IRA’s are pretty cool. Money contributed into a Roth IRA will grow tax free and in retirement you will be able to withdraw the full amount including growth tax free...

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Roth

The Case for a Roth for Individuals in High Tax-Brackets

Mar 18 2023

The Case for a Roth for Individuals in High Tax-Brackets If you read the title of this post and are confused, I don’t blame you. When investors are taught about using a Roth vs Traditional IRA, ...

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Taxes

Roth

The Sticky Question of Leaving An Inheritance

Mar 18 2023

The last time I wrote about leaving an inheritance was six or seven years ago. I remember there were strong feelings expressed on all sides of the issue. The comments expressed powerful opinions like ...

satisfyingretirement.blogspot.com

The Happiness Index: Mine Required My Own Version of Retirement

Mar 18 2023

By Dr. Anthony Ellis, WCI Columnist When I was about 50, I read a report called the World Happiness Index. I can’t remember exactly what led me to the site, but it's since published its 10-year ...

whitecoatinvestor.com

What’s Keeping You From Your Dream Life?

Mar 18 2023

The brain is a miraculous thing. I remember reading that if you think about an outcome you want to have ... Read more...

physicianonfire.com

Senior care is crushingly expensive. Boomers aren’t ready.

Mar 18 2023

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Wapo article on senior care

Mar 18 2023

Curious to know how the people on this sub are planning to handle this, or how they're thinking about it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/18/senior-care-costs-too-high/ submitted by /u...

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How Does Medicare Work? | Sensible Money

Mar 17 2023

There are several parts to Medicare. Here are some answers to common questions regarding how it works, when to enroll, and which parts are free....

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9 Essential Weapons To Reach Financial Independence

Mar 17 2023

Financial Independence is a great thing. It means you can choose to do what you want without relying on your job to support your lifestyle. Who would not want that? More and more people are trying to ...

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