How to Invest $10,000 for Retirement
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A $10,000 investment can jolt any retirement savings plan back to life....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Cleaning out your estate and related planning "attic" can simplify your planning, identify steps and improvements, save professional fees and taxes....
My initial retirement plan wasn't to retire part-time on a cruise ship, but Mother Nature had other plans. Here’s what happened....
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...
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading ... Read more...
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...
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...
Get the inspiration you need to have fun designing your ideal retirement day by day — some assembly required!...
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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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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
The brain is a miraculous thing. I remember reading that if you think about an outcome you want to have ... Read more...
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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...
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....
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 ...
The demise of the Social Security retirement trust fund is likely to occur sooner than expected last year....
By Dr. Zachary Zemore, Guest Writer Being only a few years out of residency, I am deeply immersed in the accumulation phase of my financial journey. Like many readers, I have read all the old White Co...
Have you ever experienced your right hand itching and wondered what that meant? You may have heard that it signifies good fortune and wealth. While there may be some truth to this belief, it’s e...
Chances of a recession went way up since the federal government takeover of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank....
As the economy goes down the tubes thanks to a Fed-induced recession, anger against anybody who is perceived to have more wealth or success will go up. As a result, it’s important to practice St...
The IRS is reminding some seniors and retirees of an important required minimum distribution (RMD) deadline that is just a couple of weeks away....
Although 65 is a conventional retirement age, reaching this point with $2 million is quite a feat. This sum can generate investment and interest income to support you well in the decades to come. Howe...
My mother always used to tell me, you are the company you keep. If you hang around with troublemakers as ... Read more...
Does anyone know how to find an independent consultant about Medicare? Agents who are incentivized by sales commissions can be very helpful, but they may not provide me with the optimal plans for my s...
Anyone changing their retirement investment mix, retirement plans or both? Seems like we just lived through a very unusual period of financial events which dont correlate to anything we have seen in t...
I just turned 55 and got an email from my company about this but I'm confused about when I can move 50%. The rule says 50% in the 6th year of your qualified election period. Does that mean if I've bee...
Yikes! Things are not looking good on the stock market. The banking sector is floundering after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. First Republic and other regional bank stocks ar...
Risk-free government Treasury yields have risen dramatically over the past year. The increase is a direct result of the Federal Reserve rate increases that started in 2022. Higher short-term yields ar...
Today, we are answering your questions about retirement accounts. This is a topic that comes up a lot from readers and listeners, and that is because it can be complicated. Especially when the rules k...
During the estate administration process, it is easy to see where the decedent veered off course. Often the fix was inexpensive and could have saved their heirs lots of money in legal fees....
Become an informed voter with a new app that helps you understand the hard choices our political leaders need to make to close Social Security’s funding gap....
Pre-retirees tend to underestimate future Social Security benefits by nearly $2,000....
As protests rage in France over pension reforms, we examine retirement ages and life expectancy around the world....
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) are one of the most significant retirement planning tools for Canadians. There are a number of ways to put your RRSP money to work during retirement, but th...
March 16, 2023 After the tumultuous year 2022, it looked like 2023 was off to a great start. But banks threw a monkey wrench into the machine, with the S&P almost erasing the impressive YTD gains,...
Retired unexpectedly early due to COVID in 2021. Have 3 IRA accounts: (1) Roth IRA; (2) Regular IRA; (3) SEP-IRA. Unfortunately, I have very hazy cost-basis info. First, Roth IRA gains are considered ...
I'm about to turn 61, and will work until 65 when I retire. Speaking in general terms, I have $500K in my 401K made up of my contributions, employer match, and decent growth over time. 80% of that is ...
Hello everyone. My father is set to retire at age 75. The issue is he has a TIAA retirement account which is like a 401k but not quit. It's a retirement account from a university. It seems to be somet...