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The backstory, so you understand how I got here: My brand-new husband died unexpectedly six and a half years ago (right before covid), and had no life insurance. Luckily, I make good money, so it didn...
I’ve tried to come up with all the pros and cons but maybe I’ve not thought of everything? My husband just retired and I have one or two more years left. We live up north near children and grandchildr...
Has anyone here either moved to New England or relocated within New England for retirement? I lived and worked on Boston's Northshore for 35 years and miss it during the summer and fall (not so much i...
Hi everyone, My wife and i are hoping to retire in about 7 - 10 years, ultimately my question is have I forgotten anything important in my calculations. My wife will retire with a full pension and i w...
Not sure which sub to post this on. A little financial planning, a little healthcare but retirees probably are most familiar with this situation. Retired couple 61/60. Cobra about to run out. Looking ...
Everyone says to "invest for the long term," but what does that actually mean when you're approaching or living in retirement? As part of our "By the Numbers" series, in this episode, you'll learn: Wh...
My stepdad died last month. My mom’s been in and out of the hospital since then (broken heart?). As a former engineer, I have a mindset to observe and then improve things. It’s just how my brain works...
There are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want.
It usually is not a good idea to name a trust as an IRA beneficiary, because heirs often are penalized with higher taxes. There are a few exceptions to the general rule.
Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs.
High fuel prices and the cost of living have made vacations much more expensive. Will going away this year put you in debt or affect your long-term goals?
Florida retirement not what you expected? You aren't alone. Explore the top four half-back states offering affordable living options closer to family.
I recently retired at 63.5. Currently 65 (M). Wife is 61. I see that most of the posts on here and other threads are worried about running out of money at the end of retirement. I get that. No one wan...
Back in 2018, I wrote that households need to earn $300,000 a year to live a middle-class lifestyle in an expensive coastal city. The internet was not pleased. I was called out of touch, delusional, a...
This American moved to Spain and now saves thousands in health care, enjoys a lower cost of living, made new friends, bought property, and lives a fulfilling life abroad
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially as you approach the transition from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings. The early phase of retirement brings unique challenges, and...
The amounts they want you to have saved by retirement age can be a little overwhelming if you have slacked off and not saved earlier in life. But then I realized these models are assuming you’ll live ...
Money will only get you so far in the pursuit of happiness. Find out how to make the shift from accumulating wealth to living a life that brings you real joy.
Wealth means net worth, cash flow, and lifestyle security. See benchmarks by age, generation, and income to put your numbers in context. The post How Wealth Is Defined: U.S. Net Worth Benchmarks appea...
Consumption smoothing is how you keep your standard of living stable across a lifetime of income changes, career shifts, and retirement. The post Consumption Smoothing: What It Means and How It Works ...
This week Roger explains why rebalancing is one of the most important disciplines in retirement planning. In the Retirement Toolkit, he explores the difference between a traditional investment allocat...
Though this isn't special to retirement, retirement does tend to accentuate the difference because you're living as you'd like. It's also not unusual at all for spouses to be completely different in t...
When living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together.
Wealth protects your lifestyle, but liquidity protects your wealth. Here’s why a strategic cash cushion is still your portfolio’s best line of defense.
David Conti has spent decades writing about retirement, Social Security, Medicare, and personal finance. After helping others prepare for retirement throughout his career—including his time at Fidelit...
Psychologists describe it as an existential high, time is suspended, focus is clear, and endorphines exploding in your brain like fireworks. You don’t feel feel young or old. Spiritualist Eckhart Toll...
This week Roger explores the idea of "digging where your feet are" and how focusing on what you can do today can reduce anxiety about the future and regret about the past. In the Retirement Toolkit, h...
When considering an assisted living facility for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing a contract. Cost-cutting can have a disastrous impact.
About 9 months ago I decided that July 1st would be MY independence day. Technically it is July 3rd, but that is a holiday and I managed one last PTO day on the 2nd! I've been planning for many years,...
Are you winging your retirement spending? Financial expert Jean Chatzky explains why a lack of a concrete plan is preventing retirees from living their best lives.
After working for 27 years for the same organization, I found out in late April that my job was being eliminated as of July 1st (a story for another post) I am 64, divorced with two grown children. My...
You'd assume retiring with $10 million is a hundred times better than retiring with $100,000. It isn't. And the reason is stranger than you'd think. Because the size of your portfolio barely tells you...
Don't raid your nest egg for unexpected bills. From brokerage accounts to underutilized lifestyle vehicles, here is how to unlock cash without jeopardizing your future.
We have an annual spend of about $70k, but that includes some travel, a fair amount of entertainment, and not really managing things too closely. We know we could also get by in reasonable comfort on ...
Unpack the Semiquincentennial sticker shock by comparing the modern economy to the simple days of Casey Kasem countdowns and affordable living in 1976.
I am 63 and married for 30 years - husband is 67 and retired from corporate 2+ years ago. We are financially sound - our FA says we are in great shape with nothing to worry about and that I can retire...
Hello, I am recently retired. I am not collecting SS yet. I am living off of my wife's small income and a severance I received from work. I have a very healthy 401k balance a few small pensions so we ...
It's important to have perspective throughout life. Preparing for and living in retirement is no exception. In this episode we have a little fun discussing the possible perspectives of “The 5 People Y...
My wife (68) and I (71m) live a lifestyle that centers on tennis and fitness. Many of our friends walk, bike, swim, hike, and yoga. At times, we are slowed down due to arthritis, heart disease, lung d...
Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement. They contribute to retirement accounts, pay down debt, evaluate Social Security strategies, and work with advisors to make sure their sa...
Back in 2012, the year I left banking and three years after I started Financial Samurai, I had a choice: run a lifestyle business or build a venture-backed company. I chose the lifestyle business. Aft...
Here are some options to drastically lower the cost of living and survive in a down market without working too hard or for longer. The post Moving Abroad to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars appeared fi...
Inflation has been frustrating for retirees, but it could lead to a larger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2027.
Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional): https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 582, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA address...
Back story: - 2015 Spouse retired at 65 and receives SS. - 2021 I retired at 64.6 and receive a monthly pension and SS. - Prior to retirement, we were able to save ~300K in cash. ~400K in 401. In 2014...
Reframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.
I have approximately $500,000 in a brokerage account which is comprised of stock that I have held for nearly 25 years. It’s up approximately tenfold from when I acquired it. I’m about to retire and ha...
I recently toured Opus, an inspiring new senior living development in Newton, Massachusetts, and then had a conversation with its founder, Amy Schectman, on my Risking Old Age in America podcast. Amy ...
I planned to retire 3/30/2027. Today, I was told I am going to be laid off. However because I've been a great performer for so many years, I can choose whether I get laid off October 2026 or Feb 2027....
Eight years ago, at 63, I retired to a life of tennis, dinners with friends, DIY projects, and travel. Four years in, angina struck—ten days in the hospital, angioplasty, then lung disease and a chron...