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Using an independent agent for auto and home insurance gives you a different channel for lower premiums. It's worth a try. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book....
I looked at a reasonably priced house in Silver City, New Mexico. The property taxes were listed at $6000/year. I'm paying approximately $1200/year (in California). Can the other expenses be low enoug...
Many things in life don’t come easily. Becoming a homeowner is one of them. It’s not something that happens overnight ... Read more...
May’s Consumer Price Index report has its share of good news, mainly slowing inflation. But some issues remain and emerging trouble spots could get worse....
Your will and estate plan should leave your heirs feeling loved. An expert weighs in on how to avoid family feuds after you're gone....
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer....
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney dives into the essential elements of not just surviving, but thriving in retirement. We kick off with a listener's story about the challenges of early retir...
It's a comfort to know that with the right strategies, you can weather just about anything a crazy stock market can throw at you....
I have been posting here for over a year. In my last post I talked about my boss asking a colleague/friend if he knew of my upcoming retirement. I took the advice of ignoring that my boss did that. La...
Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of them?...
Some families build wealth that lasts. Most don’t. What looks strong on paper often falls apart through habits that quietly drain it away. This gallery breaks down the behaviors that quietly des...
The future of work is already here, and it’s about to thin out a lot of job listings. Automation and AI are speeding up fast. And this time, it’s not just factory jobs. In this gallery, yo...
Are you so worried about Social Security disappearing that you want to redo your financial plan? Here's why that approach isn't necessary. The post Social Security Is Not Going Away (But You Might Hav...
A lot of people get arrested and convicted in the United States. Those interactions with the criminal justice system cast long financial shadows....
We need to keep the lines of communication with our clients open so that we can anticipate and help them navigate issues that arise over time....
What time is it? It’s reader case time! Hello – I’ve read your book Quit Like a Millionaire, which provided a lot of very useful information. I’ve now found your blog and am fi...
I live in a wonderful home in a great neighborhood. I am single and property values have exploded making it hard for young people to buy even a starter home. It’s zoned a double lot so there is ...
Most information I see regarding the period before retirement focuses on finances. One thing I don’t think that gets talked about a lot is what life looks like those 5 -10 years before retiring,...
FIRE vs. Fat FIRE: Which Path Are You Really On (and Does It Even Matter Anymore?) TL;DR: FIRE Isn’t a ... Read more...
You may need a family office if you are a high-net-worth individual, because being wealthy turns a family into a family business....
Before she retires next month at age 52, Rowan in Georgia wonders how to maximize growth in her IRA, which will be funded with 72(t) early retirement withdrawals. What do Joe Anderson, CFP® and Bi...
If your goal is to spend $10,000 a month in retirement, how much do you really need saved? The answer isn’t as simple—or as overwhelming—as it might seem. In this episode, I break do...
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Whether you're Gen X or a baby boomer, your younger colleagues' opinions on work may help you find a new job or be happier in the one you've got....
Gen Z is the newest generation in the workforce. But for many employers, hiring them doesn’t come easy. This gallery breaks down 20 reasons why younger job seekers are struggling to get hired &m...
It's the club no one wants to join. But if you are over 50 and still paying student loans, there are ways to tackle both debt and retirement savings....
Two-thirds of Americans don't have an estate plan. If you're one of them, these are the essential steps to take now to prevent problems for your family later....
Get early retirement tips and tricks from people who successfully retired in their 40s and 50s and are thriving now. The post Early Retirement Tips: 28 Strategies, Tricks, and Insider Info from People...
A softening stance from the Trump administration could lead to a rise in the availability of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k)s. While some plan sponsors are considering crypto, they emphasize that...
You would be better off claiming early If you die young, but if you don't, starting too early can lock you into reduced payments for decades. So, what’s the right move?...
Becoming a multi-millionaire is quite simple, but it buildig life change wealth was easy everyone would be doing it. Why you may never become a multi-millionaire....
White men’s unemployment rate has risen faster and their employment rate has fallen more than was the case for their counterparts since January 2025....
Even wealthy aging parents can overspend and enganger their financial safety. Adult children need to watch over finances and take action when spending is out of control....
People receiving Supplemental Security Income are is denied the ability to save for retirement. Hopefully this policy will change so everyone save for retirement....
Economic security — through annuities — is good for retirees' emotional and physical health....
Danger can pay, and sometimes it pays big. In 2023, the U.S. saw 5,283 fatal work injuries, a rate of 3.5 per 100,000 workers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This gallery covers 16 jobs t...
How are everybody’s vehicles doing? I hope your car is going strong because new and used vehicle prices are more expensive than ever. The average price of a new vehicle ... Read more The post Is...
Let's go over some of the more controversial pieces of advice WCI gives, the things that people disagree with us about the most. The post The White Coat Investor’s 11 Most Controversial Teaching...
White men’s unemployment rate has risen faster and their employment rate has fallen more than was the case for their counterparts since January 2025....
Whether you sing, play Sudoku, jog or woodwork, pastimes offer unexpected benefits....
Bills are high everywhere. But some states are much worse than others. This gallery ranks the 20 most expensive states to live in using the Cost of Bills Index Report (COBI). It tracks real costs like...
AI will increasingly affect your healthcare and finances, but young workers are primarily designing the systems and getting most of the jobs....
If retirement's a puzzle you're struggling with, try answering these five questions. The answers will guide you toward a solution....
Not all physicians or other high-income earners take their cues from John Bogle. Some have their own ideas about how to invest their money, The post Here’s Where Doctors Are Most Comfortable Inv...
I work part-time with benefits for a non-government hospital. I am told that after I retire, I have to stay out 3 months before I can reapply for a per diem (less hours) job, which is downtime I don't...
Side hustles might be slowing your FIRE progress. Learn a more effective approach to financial independence....
Thermodynamics vs. Your Retirement Portfolio The universe is rigged against your wealth (here’s proof) Dr. Chen, physics isn’t just theoretical—it’s ... Read more...
In its Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (June 7-8), Kitces.com and Adam Van Deusen included a link to and summary of our April 28, 2025 Advisor Perspectives article, “Advising a Retired Cl...
It has been more than 2 years since my last post.  Maybe more importantly in round numbers it has also now been around 18 years since I started on my FIRE journey, 16 years since I started th...