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I Waited to Claim Social Security and Never Got Around to Filing By My 70th Birthday. Did I Goof?

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An Expert Guide to Outsmarting Inflation: Don't Let It Restrict Your Retirement

Inflation is often underestimated when estimating retirement income, education funding or investment returns. These strategies can help preserve your purchasing power and reduce your financial anxiety...

Your 401(k) Options Just Got More Complicated: Here's What You Need to Know

Private equity, real estate and expanded annuities are now options, but they are more complex, less flexible and more expensive to own....

What is the best place for my investments at retirement?

Planning to retire shortly...no debt, nice emergency fund, very small pension, SS and my 401k, IRAs. We are savers, not spenders so not wortied about living beyond a reasonable amount each month. Wher...

The Best Places To Live In The World, Rated By Expats

Want to move abroad? A new report reveals 2025’s best countries to live in, according to the people who know these places best: expats....

New Survey Shows Americans Don’t Know Which Digital Assets They Own

Survey shows that while the average American has nearly $200,000 in digital asset value, nearly half of respondents say they don't think about digital estate planning....

The (False) Dichotomy Of Investing Before And After Retirement

“Investing isn’t about switching playbooks at retirement. It’s about growing, protecting, giving, and living—on the same field, for your whole life....

Your weekly /r/Retirement roundup for the week of August 26 - September 01, 2025

Tuesday, August 26 - Monday, September 01, 2025 Top Comments score comment 64 /u/Daisy_is_a_nice_name said In the morning, I do nothing. In the afternoon, I finish what I started in the morning. In th...

The 'Vinyl Rule' of Retirement: Plan for Two Sides in Your Next Act

Because “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”...

I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Phases of Retirement Planning You Have to Get Right

A solid retirement plan is a must, but you can't go halfway. Neglecting just one area of your plan could cause the whole thing to collapse....

4 Hidden Threats to Your Retirement Savings Today

Are you recently retired? Or hoping to retire soon? Learn four hidden threats that could have devastating consequences for your retirement savings… on a special edition of Retirement Solutions ...

Treasury Bonds Can Appreciate In Value Too – Don’t Ignore Them

During a bull market, most investors get excited about chasing risk. Despite sky-high valuations, there’s a tendency to double down on even riskier bets in the hopes of making outsized gains. Th...

Stable Value Funds: Balancing Safety and Opportunity with Lincoln Financial’s Matt Condos

Stable value funds are a staple in many 401(k) plans, offering principal protection and steady returns by investing in high-quality bonds. They’re particularly popular with participants nearing ...

Defaulting on 401k loan after retirement instead of withdrawing needed income.

So I turned 65 this year, retired, and started drawing SS. I had taken a 401k loan a year earlier and was able to continue payments. My plan was to withdraw 15k per year from investments to live on in...

Retirement to Manhattan? Am I crazy?

Hello all, I want to retire to NYC where I lived for a decade in my 30s and 40s. I have missed it every day since. I'm planning to buy a verrrry small apartment for cash for about 500k with HOA+taxes ...

What is a Conservative Real Rate of Return I can use for Retirement Planning?

I have some fancy spreadsheets that layout how much I will be able to spend over my retirement. It works great, but the end result hinges more than anything on the average annual Real Rate of Return t...

Going into my last year of work and career development goal setting

I'm heading into my last year (praying that all goes to plan) and this time of year we set performance and career development goals. For the last several years I've struggled with the development part...

Five Destinations for Active and Chill Travelers Alike

Whether you reach for a paddleboard or a lounge chair, find your groove in a location that offers something for both kinds of travelers....

Why My Airbnb Lost Money…and Still Felt Like a Win

I moved to Arizona on August 1, 2001, and spent the next four years working with various CPA firms across the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. At one of those firms, […] The post Why My Airbnb Lost...

Greed, Fear and Market Volatility: A Financial Adviser's Guide to Keeping Emotions Out of Investment Decisions

Don't panic! And don't be so confident in the stock market that you overlook risk. Instead, be logical. Your retirement security could depend on it....

Want a Financial Adviser Who Shares Your Faith? Look for One With a CKA Designation

Financial professionals with a Certified Kingdom Advisor certification are committed to integrating biblical principles with sound financial advice....

Beyond Chance of Success: How to Really Assess Your Financial Health

Go beyond wealth. Measure your true financial health. Explore retirement, risk, cash flow, tax, and other financial metrics. The post Beyond Chance of Success: How to Really Assess Your Financial Heal...

Back to School: Is College Still Worth the Cost of Tuition?

Are college costs worth it? A degree promises higher earnings, but not always more lifetime wealth. The post Back to School: Is College Still Worth the Cost of Tuition? appeared first on Boldin....

The Hidden Reason Investors Miss Out on Fund Returns: New Data on How Behavior Shapes Wealth

Investor behavior is costing them wealth. Learn how planning, discipline, and smart habits help you capture more returns. The post The Hidden Reason Investors Miss Out on Fund Returns: New Data on How...

Health care looms large in retirement planning: Key updates for advisors

Rising health care and long-term care costs are reshaping retirement planning. Advisors need to know how the landscape is shifting for retirees....

Medicare Prior Authorization Expands to Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Prior authorizations are becoming more common in original Medicare. In December, Medicare will begin requiring prior authorization for certain procedures when performed in ambulatory surgical centers ...

Rebalancing Investments: Why, How and When

Rebalancing investments is a critical part of any strategy. Learn about setting asset allocation targets and the finer points of rebalancing. The post Rebalancing Investments: Why, How and When appear...

Kiplinger News Quiz, September 5, 2025

401(k)s, Google's Alphabet and tariffs on luxury goods all made Kiplinger headlines this week — but why? Test your knowledge of this week's financial news....

Seven Guilt-Free Ways to Spend Your Retirement Cash

You may be reluctant to spend in retirement, but if you have the extra cash, here are seven ways you'll feel good doing it....

Types of Car Insurance: The Ultimate Guide

Types of Car Insurance: The Ultimate Guide...

How to Start a Dropshipping Business As a Beginner in 10 Simple Steps

How to Start a Dropshipping Business As a Beginner in 10 Simple Steps...

Cheapest Auto Insurance in California 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Cheapest Auto Insurance in California 2025: A Comprehensive Guide...

Texas Car Insurance: Cheap Deals in 2025

Texas Car Insurance: Cheap Deals in 2025...

Cheap Car Insurance, Colorado 2025

Types of Car Insurance: The Ultimate Guide...

How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70

The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages when people claim their benefits....

Is a 'Working Retirement' the Key to Happiness for Men?

You may want to reconsider your retirement game plan if you're a man....

Why Liability Matching Beats the 4% Rule for Early Retirees

Most early retirement advice leans on a single number: the 4% rule. Withdraw 4% of your portfolio each year, and you’re supposed to be safe. But here’s the reality: almost no early retiree...

Why I Spent My Career Hoping to Get Laid Off

Most people spend their careers terrified of being laid off. I spent my entire career hoping for it. Not because I hated working. Not because I was lazy. But because I had built my financial life diff...

Questions & thoughts about retiring from the federal government and healthcare

I've been retired for a few years from the fed govt and receiving healthcare via my FEHB, GEHA plan (terms familiar to federal workforce) I will soon be 65 and I've been reading a lot of comments else...

Should you pay off your home or save.

My husband and I disagree on trying to pay off the house before he retires in 11 yrs. We have a 3.4% interest rate and have approx 225,000 to pay we are doing bi-weekly payments. We’ve only had ...

Guidance/Book Recommendations needed...

So the reality of retirement is setting in. My biggest concern outside of finances is literally what am I going to do with all the time? Im not interested in volunteering. I had a negative experinece ...