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Car Insurance Fraud As A Side Hustle Is Not Worth The Money
In my post about illegal immigration, a commenter pointed out that I was lucky to avoid greater financial consequences from my car accident. It turns out that the maneuver where a car accelerates from...
Learned Helplessness: Is it Impacting Your Wealth? See How to Do (and Feel) Better
Learned helplessness can sneak up on you and impact your ability to make the good financial decisions. Learn how to spot and overcome it. The post Learned Helplessness: Is it Impacting Your Wealth? Se...
How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Can Save You Tax Money
QCDs are a way to help great causes and those in need, but they are also a way to manage your tax exposure and avoid unpleasant surprises. The post How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)...
12 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings From Market Volatility
Even when the market ebbs and flows, you can keep your retirement investments stable with these proactive strategies....
Four Common Misconceptions About Life Insurance
Just because you have no dependents and no debt doesn't mean life insurance wouldn't come in exceedingly handy for someone in your life or even a charity....
Should You Keep Your 401(k) When You Retire?
Here are three primary reasons you might want to consider moving your retirement money from your 401(k) to an IRA once you retire....
Want to Move to Italy? What to Consider Financially
Once you've decided that you and Italy are compatible, you'll want to work out your tax planning, investments, retirement accounts and benefits....
Just gave three-minths notice today!
I just put in a three-month notice to retire on December 13 (Friday the 13th struck me as a funny date). My health insurance will be MedEx at 300/month and will cover everything, my IRA is good, Socia...
Earlier retirement with survivor benefits?
I think I'm going to retire next year at 60, by claiming my survivor benefits from my late wife. I would later switch to benefits at 67 for the full amount. I was shocked to find out this was possible...
How advisors can ease client fears of outliving retirement income
It's key for an advisor to have a firm grasp of clients' long-term goals, how much they are spending now and how much they plan to spend in the future....
Don’t Starve Your Retirement!
Learn how to build a retirement plan so you can feel comfortable and confident using your resources, not scared to spend them....
How To Help Your Relationship Survive Retirement
When you have a spouse or significant other, what’s next in your life is going to affect them too....
Social Security’s COLA: Let’s Not Mess with the Index
The current index is a good compromise. It’s “Social Security COLA-speculation” season, and with it comes the annual controversy about whether the government is using the right index...
Meet Members of the Boldin Team, Learn About their Boldest Life Decisions, and Explore What Being Bold Really Means
See the definition of bold. And, hear from the Boldin team about what being bold in life means. Explore the impact of bold decision making. The post Meet Members of the Boldin Team, Learn About their ...
When It Comes To Retirement Planning . . . “How Do You Know?” Part I
Were you one of those kids that used to always ask “How do you know?”. It can be a very useful question! This episode starts a two part series of asking “How Do You Know?” when...
Cheapest Car Insurance in Idaho 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the cheapest car insurance options in Idaho with our 2024 guide. Learn about average rates, state requirements, and tips for saving on premiums. Find affordable coverage tailored to your driv...
2025 Social Security COLA Estimate Drops Again
The final Social Security COLA estimate for 2025 has dropped slightly from the previous estimate....
Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers
Medicare Advantage plan insurers are reducing their enrollments as profit margins shrink....
How to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market
If your 401(k) balance nosedives in a down market, use these four strategies to safeguard your funds....
9 Mental Shifts Required for a Successful FIRE Journey
When I retired at 42 in 2021, I discovered the concept of Financial Independence Retire Early, also known as FIRE. Even though I had already reached financial freedom, understanding the mindset behind...
Avoid Costly Repairs: 20 Kitchen Sink No-Nos You Must Know
Many homeowners don’t realize how much damage common kitchen waste can cause to their plumbing. A small clog might seem harmless at first, but it can quickly turn into a serious problem. As a la...
Cuts to Social Security Benefits Could Top $21,000 for High-Income Couples
Benefits will be slashed 21% starting in 2033 if Social Security is not fixed, according to a new report. This is how much you could lose in annual benefits....
COVID Disrupted Schools’ Role as Funnel for Federal Aid
The Supplemental Security Income program supports more than 1 million disabled children nationwide. Poor and low-income families receive monthly cash payments of up to $943 to help with their care. In...
The Yield Curve is Un-Inverting and Why It Matters
The yield curve is a graph that plots the yields of bonds that have the same credit quality but across ... Read more...
My gigantic belly in retirement!
So. I am 61. I’m not even full-time retired, I’m part-time since February! Yes, I’m moving around much less. But a good friend told me that I’m fat and I need to lose weight. I...
Beware Of Financial Imposters On WhatsApp, Other Social Media
There’s been a dramatic twist in online imposter scams....
Help Your Kids Build Wealth
Answering reader questions about how to help your kids build wealth by funding Roth IRAs, HSAs, and 529s; using brokerage accounts to get an attractive yield on cash; and making sure you get your full...
Reflecting on the Historical and Financial Lessons of 9/11
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was driving on Southwest Trafficway, heading to my office on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City. When I walked inside the world had changed. My colleagues we...
Bumped Into An Illegal Immigrant And It Could Have Been Costly
Like millions of others, I watched with intrigue the first—and potentially only—Donald Trump and Kamala Harris presidential debate. One of the most important topics discussed was illegal i...
Good And Bad News For Those Whose Part D Drug Costs Skyrocketed Recently
It’s that time of year when many of those who have Part D prescription drug coverage experience sticker shock....
7 of the Healthiest Places to Retire Overseas
Healthy living is part of the package when you move to these countries for retirement....
Need encouragement - one way or another
So we're beginning our descent towards retirement. Hit our number(s) and are satisfied (as anyone can be) with our projected financial future (thank you New Retirement/Boldin). I'm ostensibly holding ...
Get the New "Medicare & You" Handbook for 2025
Here's how to get a free version of the "Medicare & You" handbook and learn about upcoming Medicare changes....
Saving to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? Plan for Taxes Now
Your tax bite in retirement could be excruciating. Here's why super savers need to get serious about protecting themselves....
Considering a 721 Exchange? Adopt a Buyer Beware Mindset
Having a tax-smart exit strategy for your real estate investment is a great idea, but if a 721 exchange is part of your plan, here's what you need to consider....
Your First Look At 2025 Tax Rates: Projected Brackets, Standard Deductions And More
Inflation-adjusted amounts in the tax code are expected to increase by 2.8% from the 2024 numbers—about half the increase that taxpayers saw in 2024....
In The Struggle For Public-Sector Workers, Pensions Help
As government employers continue to struggle to recruit and retain employees, data make it clear that pensions help foster public service careers....
What Is a Solo 401(k) Plan?
Self-employed Americans have a path forward to a solid retirement by investing in a solo 401(k) plan....
Beyond Financial Independence: Money Irrelevancy
Have you heard the analogy that money is like oxygen? When you have enough, you don't think about it at all. That's when money is irrelevant. The post Beyond Financial Independence: Money Irrelevancy ...
CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Resilience and Optimization
This month, we're revisiting the eight pillars of rocking retirement. Today, we focus on the second two financial pillars: having a resilient plan of record and optimizing the plan to enhance the jour...
Veterans: Relieve Stress & Inform Your Family About Your VA Benefits
More than 6 million Americans receive earned benefits for military service - including disability compensation, education benefits, caregiver assistance, burial benefits and more. It is critical for s...
Navigating the Digital Divide: Assessing the Web Accessibility of ABLE Program Websites for Persons With Disabilities
Abstract This study investigates the accessibility of websites for the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program for people with disabilities, which is critical for ensuring individual...
Cheapest Car Insurance in Florida: 2024 Guide
Discover the cheapest car insurance options in Florida for 2024. Learn about average costs, top providers, and strategies to reduce your premiums based on your driver profile and location. Stay inform...
Medicare Data Breach Impacts Almost 1 Million Subscribers
Following the Medicare data breach, you can continue to use your existing Medicare card; beneficiaries with compromised Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers will be sent a new card with a new number....
Some Social Security Recipients Won't Get a Payment in September (and That's OK)
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Lean Private Practice: A Sustainable Model in a Changing Healthcare Landscape
The private practices that'll thrive in the future are ones that think differently and innovate. The idea of lean private practice is key. The post Lean Private Practice: A Sustainable Model in a Chan...
August 2024 FIRE Update
Hey everyone! Summer is over. Our son is back in school and the weather is turning cooler. It’s nice and quiet at home again. Ahhh… August was a tough month ... Read more The post August ...
Five December 31 Tax Deadlines for Retirees
The end of the year will be here before you know it, so it might be a good idea to start thinking soon about what you need to do for taxes before it arrives....