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Every one of us has a different tolerance for risk. We even have different risk tolerances at different points in our lives. In this episode, we’ll learn about Mike and Judy’s comfort leve...
It is one of things I know I need to do, have some done, but keep putting off completing - yes estate planning. Luckily we have estate a section in our wiki https://www.reddit.com/r/retirement/wiki/in...
Mark asks a common question – What should I do regarding my withdrawal strategy? Should I first pull from my brokerage account or my IRA? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but James provides...
More people are taking early emergency withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. New tax rules might offer some relief....
In mid-2024, Americans are still facing high inflation and high interest rates. And they are saving less and spending less. According to data from the Commerce Department, “The personal saving r...
Donating an unneeded life insurance policy to charity can extend your charitable legacy. To maximize that gift, consider methods that may reduce your tax burden....
To make your savings last, you need to know how to draw from the right investment … at the right moment....
As a physician, you’ve likely spent years paying off your student loans. Now, with your children’s education on the horizon, ... Read more...
They would improve transparency and most likely returns by investing in index funds. I must admit, I love it when research supports my gut. Hence, I am delighted to report the findings from the new st...
The older you are, the more likely you are to lose close friends and face what some refer to as "disenfranchised grief."...
Hello from Osaka! Woohoo, we made it to Japan! It’s so busy here. There are people everywhere. We aren’t used to this level of pedestrian traffic, but it feels electrifying. Our flight was...
So i m retiring soon, my wife is already retired. As far as pension, healthcare, social security, 401K, taxes…. I m fine with these important aspects of retirement What i want to look at now is...
https://preview.redd.it/ujaxl3i3si8d1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e63383a1adb16a52be20ce7578a254fdf852369 I always envisioned retirement as a part of my life where time slows d...
retirement, loneliness, friendships, relationships, aging, personal development, happiness...
So, you want to retire at 60 and live until 100? Here’s how to get your financial act together....
Foreign exchange (Forex or FX) trading has exploded in popularity in recent years among retail traders looking to capitalize on currency fluctuations in the global financial markets. As the largest fi...
Developing countries all over the world are struggling with the same looming crisis: an aging population and an acute and worsening shortage of family and paid caregivers. Washington State did somethi...
If you’re looking to pursue a career in healthcare but don’t have the time or resources to invest in extensive ... Read more...
Rhode Island is the twentieth state to establish a state-facilitated retirement savings program....
Photo credit: jb Suppose you have a situation where you’d like to leave your IRA (or at least some of it) to a family member or a group of beneficiaries, and then leave the remainder of the IRA ...
Don't let hot stock trends and fear of missing out derail your financial plan. Succumbing to emotion could put your retirement lifestyle at risk....
Financial planners use age 95 as the default life expectancy, but a new report casts new light on that assumption....
Around 54% of working Americans have a side hustle to make extra income. We can’t say we’re surprised to hear this. Between slow wage growth and rising inflation rates, taking on a side hu...
I'm about to retire in 8 to 16 months. The range on the date is due to documentation being done since we are moving outside of the US. Now I'm reading about people looking for another job, part time o...
There seems to be a wide gap between the low and high Medicare G plans (less between the High Deductible plans). What drives the difference? Is it a different network of providers, pre-approvals or re...
I’ve been in my job for over twenty five years, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next after my pension is ready in just a few more. Not retiring, just moving on. I’ve had...
This project is on my retirement to-do list. I had several early 1960s home movies digitized. The camera person wasn't the best, so the finished product has a lot of unwatchable footage. So, I would r...
When we started this blog, we were 30-something millennials frustrated by Boomers talking down to us as if we were entitled whiny brats who never had to endure “real” hardship in our lives...
The pain of acting, perceived and real, has to be greater than the pain of inaction. This drives the decisions people make to hire a financial advisor—or not....
Baby Boomers face a retirement like no generation before them, and rather than being the 'beginning of the end,' it's the beginning of a new life phase....
For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals....
Programmatic advertising is the placement of display ads in front of a specific audience through various channels, based on the use of programmatic means. Automating impressions to generate targeted l...
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The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading ... Read more...
Ask these six questions before taking Social Security if you're trying to figure out the right timing....
Yes, delaying Social Security means a bigger benefit. But when deciding whether it's worth the wait, take stock of these pros and cons. You might be surprised....
Financial advisors can create welcoming spaces, understand family structures, be thorough with paperwork and maximize savings....
Having an RV in retirement is a nomadic life that takes some planning, but it provides freedom and variety to many....
On May 31, we jumped in the Model Y and started our journey to Seattle. Tomorrow (6/21), we get back home. Here’s how it went. Random Thoughts On Long Travel We took 4 days to get to Seattle. We...
My (M63) wife (F54) and I are waiting for the report from our money guys on the feasibility of her giving a few months notice. We’re nervous and excited. I’ve been working since I was 13, ...
Choosing an advisor is important to your financial future and on this episode we discuss some important considerations that you may want to incorporate in your evaluation process. Glenn is available f...
Just 15–20 years ago, it would have been impossible to imagine that web applications would become an integral part of life. Today, this type of online tool is used for various tasks, including o...
Social proof once acted like word of mouth, influencing a small group of trusted individuals, but today it spreads instantly, reaching millions of people within social networks. The reasons behind peo...
So I moved into this retirement community in September 2023 and it took me about a month to month and a half to settle in. I then found out there was two stores down in the basement one of used items ...
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Making money from the comfort of your home is the dream. Work whenever you want, wherever you want, and even in your pajamas if that’s your jam. But with a rise in online side hustle scams, it&r...
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A grandfather enjoys bonding with his grandson knowing that his legacy plan will establish a bright future for his grandson. As retirees, one of your most significant concerns may be ensuring that you...
https://preview.redd.it/6zmr8mo1uw7d1.jpg?width=760&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58b3a487189838170437f85a713ab049a01e2f19 Throughout the world there exists Retirement Communities. I suppose tha...
sign up early if you see yourself needing the support of on down the line MY wife and I are "of the age" at which we should be exploring moving into a living situation that will provide care for us as...
As the title says. I can retire in 1 to 1.5 years. Confirmed all finances, annuities etc and all line up. I even have planned out what I'll do after. Problem is I've been super unmotivated at work pas...