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A Gift

Recently, a long time follower gifted me with a book. Knowing I was widowed in 2022, she messaged me and asked if she could send me Hope For Widows – Reflections on Mourning, Living, and Change ...

kathysretirementblog.com Jan 31 2024

Should You Invest in Stocks at All-Time Highs?

With the U.S. stock market hitting four new all-time highs last week, the question on many investors' minds is, "Is now a good time to buy stocks?" I understand the sentiment. Buying near all-time hig...

ofdollarsanddata.com Jan 31 2024

How can I preserve a that has no COLA?

Hi everyone! In order to preserve the buying power of a pension that has no cost of living adjustment, what percentage of the pension should be reinvested in the market each year? Suppose the pension ...

reddit.com Jan 31 2024

2 years to go. Burned out. What to do?

So I’ve got 2 years and 3 months to retirement. 2.5 years ago I took a role in a different gubment department to try and ease the boredom. I went from boredom every day to working in a team of 3...

reddit.com Jan 31 2024

How to Make Money as a Teenager (8 Legit Ways)

Whether you’re saving for a special purchase, are tired of asking your parents for cash, or simply want to gain financial literacy, our curated list below will give you a head-start in finding t...

thinksaveretire.com Jan 30 2024

Future retirement financial nervousness

Many of you have likely dealt with this. Planning to retire in 18 months or so. I have run and re-run my financial numbers several times, and while I will definitely have less income, it should be ple...

reddit.com Jan 30 2024

Selling/Moving Dilemma Advice/Experience?

I will be retiring December of this year. Husband retired a few years ago. We are not yet collecting SS since I'm working full time and there's no need to yet. We have a home that we will be selling a...

reddit.com Jan 30 2024

Just retired, should we buy a Class B??

Note: Class B is an RV purpose built van for camping. It’s slightly larger than a regular van. A Class B+ is based on a van but then the back is removed and a camper is built in the frame. It&rs...

reddit.com Jan 30 2024

Chinese Stocks so bad they’re good? 240130

Episode 442: Once again foreign, Emerging Markets and Chinese stocks are being touted as the next best investing opportunity. Maybe…maybe not. https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/2024/01/21...

wealthsteading.com Jan 30 2024

Secrets to a Happy Retirement: What the Research Shows

Retirement is not just about financial readiness; it's also about finding purpose, passion, and personal growth. James and guest Cynthia Meyer debunk the arrival fallacy, the illusion that reaching re...

buzzsprout.com Jan 30 2024

What to Know Before You File 2023 Taxes

With tax season right around the corner, it’s time to talk about what you need to know before you file 2023 taxes. According to the IRS, “Although the IRS will not officially begin accepti...

401kmaneuver.com Jan 29 2024

Retirement and children with special needs

I'd like to learn from those already retired and have adult children with special needs. I'm heading towards 64 and am still working, but the retirement bug has bit. My daughter is 32 and has Downs Sy...

reddit.com Jan 29 2024

Reader Case: Is Our Age Gap OK?

I recently got an email with the subject line “Is our age gap a blessing or a curse?” and I giggled a bit. Because that’s a question that if you have to ask it, the answer is almost ...

millennial-revolution.com Jan 29 2024

RANT: STOP FOCUSING ON THE 4% RULE!!!

Ooooh, I’ve never written a title all in caps before! You know it’s gonna get real. Nothing in the financial independence community drives me crazier than the endless debate over the 4% Ru...

1500days.com Jan 29 2024

The Sunday Best (01/28/2024)

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

physicianonfire.com Jan 28 2024

Car replacement before retirement

Hello everyone, I will be 63 this year and wanting some advice. Currently have a 2016 vehicle with 167,000 miles and wondering if I should upgrade before retiring. I drive about 25,000 miles a year fo...

reddit.com Jan 28 2024