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Forty-four percent of workers in a Vanguard dataset either increased or maintained their…...
Whether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps....
For years now, by Thursday, my brain was beyond thinking and making decisions, doing all the detail work my job requires. I used to have plenty of energy to get thru the week through that 4th day with...
The surge in remote work sparked by the pandemic has opened up new job options to keep older Americans with disabilities employed until they’re ready to retire. Remote work has inherent advantag...
Job prospects have improved since the pandemic for these often overlooked workers. My colleagues just completed an interesting study exploring why the employment rate for older workers with disabiliti...
For over 10 years, my father has been my primary editor on Financial Samurai. When my father isn't available, my wife steps in. This system has allowed me to maintain a consistent publishing schedule ...
My company outsourced my job and I am 62 next month. I have a 401k, pension and working younger wife. She is 56 will work another 4 to 6 years. Medical is covered via her work. I am on staff till Dece...
I’ve been teaching for over 40 years. After COVID, I went to part-time, remotely doing research and writing for my employer. I am having a really hard time working hourly on projects. I’ve...
I’m (62F) retiring 12/6/24 from my nonprofit fundraising job. I’ve worked in fundraising for most of my career for a variety of clients, all of them wonderful organizations with moving mis...
The wife and I are wrapping up careers and plan to be completely retired by early November. While it’s a little intimidating, it’s also very exciting. It felt great last week when I starte...
You looked like an amorphous blob. – a friend’s honest review of my physical shape Amorphous Blobs When I was working, I was very busy. Between a full-time job, a home remodel, this blog, ...
Critics of temporary rental assistance argue that it gives people the financial leeway to work less. But that was not the case for low-income workers in Chicago. The workers, who received up to $1,000...
Putting together a playlist for my sister’s party this weekend. After a 15 year nursing career,she was a teacher for 25 years and is “graduating” with the start of the school year. I...
As a physician, you’re no stranger to the demands of a demanding career. But have you ever considered how a ... Read more...
How do you decide when you've had enough? I honestly don't think I will be any worse off financially retired than I am working. My job is support staff for a school and I have always worked part time....
#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of...
Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy! In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mik...
In April 2017, I made a commitment to be a stay-at-home parent for the first five years of my son's life. When my daughter was born in December 2019, I made the same commitment for the sake of equalit...
We’ve been talking a lot about expert witnesses lately. From the job description to what it takes to become an ... Read more...
Creating a retirement plan can be challenging when considering the possibility of a recession. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevevernon/2023/05/19/how-to-recession-proof-your-retirement/] However, no...
Life is interesting. And that’s a good thing. How boring would it be if every day on this planet was the same? For about a decade now, we’ve made some choices that have swung our days into...
Working a part-time retirement job comes with benefits and drawbacks....
Me: approaching 62, been a software engineer for my whole career, about 35 years. I still love my job, the people and the actual work, and I can easily see sticking it out for another 3-5 years. After...
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With so many new types of work possibilities, many professionals want to make a different transition than full retirement. Here’s how to see what is out there first....
I am currently 60 (F). I work full-time and based on information that I have learned in the past few months it is likely that my job/role will be ending by the end of December 2025. At that point I wi...
I'm a leader in a healthcare organization IT department. My team works on Population Health and Regulatory/Quality functions. It's been about a week since my departure was announced. No one has shown ...
Many retirees struggle to feel busy or fulfilled without a full-time job. It's a common problem lots of people face when they finally reach this stage of their life. Transitioning to retirement is a s...
Have you ever experienced this and how did you work through it?? I’m 67, my partner of 25 years is 81. I work full time at a job that’s taking more of me than I want to give anymore. I&rsq...
62M. Live in a smaller city in Colorado. Retired from my government job on 7/1/24 after 18 years. Before that I was in the military for 23 years and retired from that in 2005. I was really looking for...
"Follow your passions" may be well-intentioned guidance, but it's insufficient. Ikigai provides a fourfold framework for making college and career decisions....
Hi all, My husband (66) is planning to leave this fall from his job of 30 years with a pension. I (65) have a small business and work PT which I plan to keep doing to some extent. We both plan on taki...
Shortly after retiring last September, I took a part-time job and then took on a consulting gig for half-time and six months, mostly to get me out of the house and to learn something new. I loved bein...
There’s no doubt we’re making the most out of our early retirement freedom. I left my career at the end of 2018 and we’ve done a lot of unique things since then, including: The point...
My wife is retiring from her job with our state govt. She will be drawing a pension. She is not old enough for SS yet. She is going to receive a lump sum amount for accumulated vacation/sick time. Her...
With proper planning, you can have a perfectly secure retirement without a pension....
So I retired over a year ago. At that time I declined a couple of job offers. The 5 years prior to retirement were a bit hectic due to 3 cross country moves, several different jobs, losing a parent, e...
Let’s face it, doing a clinical 9-to-5 gets more than a little stale for physicians out there. That’s not to ... Read more...
If you’re looking to pursue a career in healthcare but don’t have the time or resources to invest in extensive ... Read more...
Rhode Island is the twentieth state to establish a state-facilitated retirement savings program....
I'm about to retire in 8 to 16 months. The range on the date is due to documentation being done since we are moving outside of the US. Now I'm reading about people looking for another job, part time o...
If you want career, financial, and social success, don't beat up your opponents too badly while smiling. This advice might sound odd or even obvious, but not adhering to it can have tremendous negativ...
#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of...
I've only been retired for about 3 weeks but I left a job I loved because of a new CEO that I couldn't work with or for, and because my partner retired a year ago and has been enjoying it. I guess you...
I am 63 and ready to leave my current job after 40 years. My wife is 4 years younger and works full time and will be able to provide health benefits. I would like to find something part time but I am ...
Many financial advisors follow a similar arc in their careers—from humble novice to knowledge-wielding superhero to wiser guide....
Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy! In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mik...
I have been retired for 1 year now. This week my wife is on a mission to declutter and I fully support that. On my side I have a stack of nice walnut backed US Patent awards, probably about 15 and eve...
Today, at age 64, I have been retired for three years after a four-decade career in both the business world ... Read more...
Advice, explainers and exercises on taking advantage of job benefits, creating a budget, paying off debt and thinking about your future....