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So basically I'm retiring in a couple of years. I've contacted several experts in the financial realm and honestly they came off more like salesmen than people who are experts in their field. I'm tryi...
My dad passed away a couple of years ago, and the entire process of probate, inheritance, beneficiaries was a mess. The emotional effects were obviously hard enough on my mom, but this compounded ever...
One of the life-changing blogs that got us on this FIRE path is JL Collins’s blog. This is why we call him the “Godfather of FI” and he has also written a book called “the Simp...
So you want to publish the next great book! To do so you first need a book proposal. Back in late 2011, I spent hours putting together a book proposal for my severance negotiation strategy book, How T...
As I get closer to retirement, the “where” starts to loom larger. I realize this might be a lot of trial and error, so not feeling locked in to one particular place, but I do know some of ...
Farnoosh Torabi is an author, journalist, podcaster, speaker, and thought leader in personal finance with a special connection to this blog. Her 2012 interview with Caroline and me at our home in Chat...
Note:  This post includes Amazon Affiliate links, which will compensate me at no cost to you if you order through the links. It’s rare when a book makes me change […] The post Outlive...
August 1, 2023 – Talk about adventurous retirements – Lucy Burdette transitioned in mid-life from a Clinical Psychologist to published author. And on August 8th, she has 2 new books coming...
Navigating the investing world can be daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. With complex jargon, a vast history, and countless strategies to choose from, knowing where to begin can s...
It's officially been one year since I published my book, Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money and Build your Wealth. The experience has been both rewarding and eye-opening and today, I am proud...
This is not an endorsement as I haven’t read it or know much more about it except for the description but the price is right. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW4SYBSY?ie=UTF8&_encoding=UTF8&...
It is becoming a tradition to share my favorite personal finance books each year and I love to do it. So many great financial minds are sharing their insights and narrowing it down to only five is a c...
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Say it with me: Just. Keep. Buying. These three words could change your life. These three words could make you rich. But before I tell you how, let me explain how these three words changed my life. Fi...
We love to read to our kids and teach them to read. (Admittedly, my wife does a much better job of it than I do, she’s great actually). There are several go-to books that I love to read them. Dr. Seus...
A rising I Bonds fixed rate is a signal to sell. Look up the fixed rate on your I Bonds and see how much room you have for taxes. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in ...
A Trump Account converts to Roth. A UTMA can't, but it can still go into Roth accounts within a few years, paying lower taxes along the way. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage m...
Please raise your hand (and maybe in all your posts and comments add "single" or "solo") if you are a retired, or about to, single person. And maybe where you live. I have the opportunity to retire ab...
My past IRMAA income bracket projections were all below the actual brackets announced in the following year. Use the lower 0% inflation projections. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to ...
I’ve heard from a number of retirees (not all) that they are busier now than when they were working. For these people, they say that it’s stuff they WANT to do now, which wasn’t true before, and that ...
Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Lorraine Besser to the podcast. Lorraine is a philosopher and author of The Art of Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It. ...
One of the reasons I accepted Portfolio Penguin's book deal in 2019 was to demonstrate to my kids the importance of work. Not working sets a bad example if you are a FIRE parent. If I spent two and a ...
In her recently released book The Forever Paycheck, Jean Chatzky—CEO and founder of HerMoney—encourages retirees to fund essential retirement spending with Social Security and non‑risky investments, a...
TreasuryDirect will require ID.me login. It works, but there are serious privacy concerns. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book. My Financial Toolbox guides you...
I'm reading a great little book called The Practice Of Not Reacting: Zen Wisdom For A Happy Life by Ryushun Kusanagi. The publisher is Portfolio Penguin, the same publisher for my 2027 book, Your Chil...
I've been retired for several years (I am older) and have enjoyed a peaceful life. I love birdsongs am fine with ambient sounds, and have an active life with socializing, exercise, book group, gardeni...
One of this year's bestselling books is a timely reminder of the dangers of leaving money matters solely to your partner.
Sometimes there’s a world of nuance hiding inside things we barely notice. Kind of like the Dr. Seuss book, Horton Hears a Who!, where Horton the Elephant discovers Whoville, an […] The post How Bonds...
Before you book your next getaway, test your travel savings strategy. Take our short quiz to uncover the best ways to protect your wallet on vacation.
Publishing a book is no joke, but publishing a book while trying to raise a kid is the next level of crazy. Before having kids, we had no idea how much sacrifice, time, and effort goes into parenting....
One of my book clubs finished reading a light romance called Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, which stimulated some conversation about the script we were brought up believing we needed to fol...
Author Beth Pinsker shares her experience overcoming the challenges of financial caregiving based on her book “My Mother’s Money.”
The ACA health plan premiums may decrease, stay the same, or even increase when one spouse starts Medicare. Here's why. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book. My...
Writer and certified financial planner Beth Pinsker talks to Kiplinger about caring for her mother and her new book....
A trio of new books from notable (and notorious) authors offer fresh insights on retirement investing. The post Who you gonna trust: Barry Ritholtz or Jim Cramer? appeared first on MoneySense....
I've played with journaling (with a paper journaling book and a fountain pen) earlier in life, but never in a sustained way. But a few months after retiring, I started using a Journal app that comes f...
Getting rewarded by the market for the risks you take can be life-changing, but a diversified portfolio is more reliable. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to manage my money in a book. ...
On a random weekday earlier this month, a few hours of unexpected free time materialized on my calendar. My eyes quickly darted to Bill Bengen’s new book, A Richer Retirement: […] The pos...
I retired on March of 2023 after about 41 years of work at two aerospace companies (16+ at one and 25 at the second). For some strange reason, I have kept all my tech books from school and ones acquir...
Stop waiting for your next book. The library app Libby gives you instant access to thousands of free audiobooks and e-books — all with your library card....
Order your copy of Jeremy Keil’s new book “Retire Today” available now....
Charles Atlas's tips to the '98-pound weakling' might be the only comic book ads that actually paid off. Swap the X-ray glasses for this healthy habit....
The book The Millionaire Next Door changed how people think about wealth. It showed that most millionaires live modestly, budget carefully, and stay focused on long-term goals. This gallery breaks dow...
Personal-finance icon Ramit Sethi from I Will Teach You to be Richjoins me for an episode of the Financial Independence Podcast! Ramit first published his New York Times best-selling book, I Will Teac...
Last August, I was down in England with Vicki Robin(author of Your Money or Your Life) for the FI Chautauqua. We were chatting about the new version of the book she was working on (which is out now!) ...
To celebrate the release of JL Collins' new book, Pathfinders, I collected all the best advice from his Financial Independence Podcast interviews! Jim has been on the show three times: First, back in ...
On today’s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I welcome back Chad Carson from CoachCarson.com! Chad just released a new book,The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, and I wanted t...
Today, I’m speaking with Larry Swedroe. Larry is the former Chief Research Officer at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, an accomplished author with 18+ books on investing, and a true pioneer in evide...
What time is it? It’s reader case time! Hi Kristy and Bryce Thank you for your awesome blog+ investing course series! I’m also a big fan of your book (and a UWaterloo alumni living in Wate...
For a while now I have noticed people quoting me from my books. At first it was just charming and brought a smile to my face. But then, as they continued and became more common, the number of quotes g...