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I will go first. I have been with the same company for 25 years. I have seen many people come and go. One thing that stand out to me in my place of work is once you hit a certain age a target gets sl...
Workers who forgo the traditional career path find there are rewards — and challenges — to going out on their own.
My husband retired in 2008 at 62. I retired in 2022 at the age of 72. He is bored - I am not. He expects me to be his entertainment committee and frankly, it is not a job I want. We tried playing card...
Update: Two updates, actually. In order to get a taste of a lowered salary without actually losing any money I maxed out my retirement contributions which lowers my take home to approximately the soci...
When you're younger, it's pretty normal to set goals career goals, financial goals, goals for any sports/hobbies/other activities you are involved in. But now that I'm retired, it seems like it's just...
Being named the trustee of an estate is a profound honor — and a major responsibility. From securing assets to navigating family dynamics, here is how to do a good job.
YMMV It's not retirement, it's graduation from working. Beware of going cold turkey, the change may be a lot harder than you think. Start the mental separation before the physical separation. If you c...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 598, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball ear...
From what I’ve seen firsthand since retiring, there seems to be an interesting divide after the initial “this feels like a vacation” stage wears off. Some people stay fully retired. They may travel, p...
The era of "raise them until 18 then they're on their own" is long gone. Childhoods are lengthening and so is the scope of parents' financial involvement. Where parents of the past might have seen the...
Many people assume that only major decisions move the needle on wealth. However, lifestyle creep can sabotage savings goals without you noticing. Each time you choose to upgrade your car, expand your ...
An interview with emergency physician, author, and executive coach Rob Orman, where we talk about physician burnout, better ways to navigate conflict, and why simply pushing through is not always the ...
Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, an internist turned not-for-profit CEO, talks about career chapters and the growing army of workers over the age of 65.
In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts answer four critical questions about rising tuition, shifting job markets, and navigating the new 529 plan rules.
It’s horrible to have all those dreams so mercilessly set aside when one partner leaves before you get to enjoy retirement together. But it happens. And when it does, the surviving partner has to adju...
You'll probably do a better job with your financial planning—and your tax planning—if you divide retirement planning into six stages. The post The 6 Financial Stages of Retirement appeared first on Th...
Leaving a high-powered career brings freedom, but also an identity crisis. Four leaders share how to build a meaningful post-work chapter.
I’m retired a few years earlier than I meant to do, and have been living on my IRA for the past year, and will also live on it for the coming year, until I’m able to start claiming SS as well. I don’t...
Hi - I have not been able to save a lot of money for retirement. I do have two pensions,I max out my HSA and have about $20k invested there, and about $20k in an emergency fund, and $200k in IRA type ...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Each of the questions Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are spitballing today on Your Money, ...
Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/9fc86c ======================= Your portfoli...
Tuesday, August 11 - Monday, August 17, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 31 257 comments Do you pay off the mort or invest Top Comments score comment 31 /u/atropear said Russian proverb...
My O.H. left school at 16, has always worked since then and has progressed over the years to senior management position in an IT field. After Covid the whole company moved to hybrid contracts and rece...
No matter how experienced you are with money, there's always room to grow and learn. It's a characteristic you'll find in the most successful people, including one of the greatest investors of all tim...
I'm considering retiring in a few years at 60 and pursuing a masters at a public university in Italy or France. Possibly a degree in international development, environmental risk assessment, etc. that...
I can't believe it… It's been 10 years since I left my job! What a wild ride it's been. I'm more content with my life/finances than I've ever been before, but I'm also more unsure about what the futur...
Im 63F with a great job, making good money with a great work retirement savings plan. Spouse is already retired for 6 years. We have enough money between the 2 of us to be fine if I retire now. The is...
After 44 years in IT, my last day of work is in two weeks. I've been cleaning out my home office (I'll use it extensively for writing, photo editing, practicing guitar and such) and just tossed out a ...
I just don't enjoy what I do anymore. I'm only 61 and in great shape. My finances are set and I'll go on my wife's insurance until medicare. However, my wife will still be working for a few years to k...
I gave notice to my employer. I am going to stay long enough to help select and transition my replacement, probably 6-10 weeks. This gives me time to ensure I have things buttoned up to be truly retir...
Today, I'm excited to welcome Bill Perkins to the podcast. Bill is an entrepreneur, hedge fund manager, investor, and bestselling author of Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your ...
What are the pros and cons of leaving your employee job and joining a concierge practice or direct primary care model? Here are some myths. The post The Benefits and Pitfalls of Entering the World of ...
I retired in December. I had an office job and wore business casual. After I retired I kept wearing the same thing. It just comfortable while I adjusted. But without the stress I have lost about 20 po...
I just retired. I (F/68) was laid off at the end of last year and after finally taking care if a chronic health issue with surgery and a long recovery, I did not have the enthusiasm to morph into anot...
Just over a full year away from my job in the naval/maritime industry. I didn't really want to leave, but I had/have no desire (and no real need) to return to work. I am a life member of a number of o...
In the 10 years since I left my job, I'm more content than ever before, but I'm also more unsure about what the future holds. Read more → The post A Decade of Freedom appeared first on Mad Fientist.
Learn how to tap Medicaid or other programs for income in this week's Wealth Wise advice column. You may be able to balance caregiving with your career.
My wife started taking early Social Security benefits at age 62. She has a part time job. We know there is a 2026 income limitation of $2,040 per month. If her income exceeds that amount in a given mo...
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'd love some thoughts on my situation. I just turned 69, widowed since 52. Have always worked full time and still do, always for small companies so no retirement plans. Husband passed 15 years ago. I...
I've been retired for 7 years and enjoying retired life completely, and while describing work as fun seems weird, I do miss parts of my old job. Now, there's an opportunity go back as a consultant for...
I "semi-retired" in early 2025. I've continued working 20 hours a week for my former employer as an independent contractor on a 1099. After working for 40 years, I was "institutionalized" (reference t...
Before I retired I made this long list of things I always said I'd do "when I have time." Now I have the time and honestly I don't know where to start. When I was younger I used to watch kids doing st...
I (64M) retired a fewof months ago, and I am decidedly not adjusted yet. My wife and I did the big road trip of 6,500 miles, saw almost every member of my extended family, visited the Grand Canyon (a ...
When looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.
“Micro-retirement? I thought that was a vacation?” Well, yes…and no. A micro-retirement is an extended, unpaid career break taken years ... Read more
With no mortgage and a solid nest egg, a reader in this week's advice column wants to take a year-long sabbatical in Europe. Is he nuts? Or brilliant?
Recent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here is how families can navigate the strain.
I graduated from nursing school in 1974 and have worked ever since. Monday will feel weird, but I’m pretty sure I’ll get over it . Healthcare is a tough field, and it got to the point where I really d...
I clean the filter on my septic system twice per year – an awful job that I handle myself because it’s fairly quick and easy, despite how gross it is. I still remember the septic guy’s technique for r...