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I've been retired for 2 years as of June 1. My wife has decided to pull the trigger as of the end of June, with her last day (using vacation for the rest) on June 12. We've been talking about the 'nex...
UK 56M, I have worked abroad for the last 8 years and plan to work as long as my body allows, but at least up until UK state pension age, mainly because I had kids later in life (they're going to Uni ...
I (71m) retired 8 years ago and having worked as a corporate sales coach, I told my staff often that “you are what you do everyday!” At the risk of offending you, I confess that my wife and I are a go...
(No, not the go-go, slo-go, no-go adage) I just got my letter from Social Security saying, it’s time, bud, apply to claim your benefits. I’ll be 70 in a few months. For the last 2.5 years, my wife and...
Feeling happy? That could be because spring has finally sprung here in the Midwest. Or, more specifically, it could be because you're part of the Keen Wealth audience right here in Overland Park! A re...
We are hoping to retire in next 2-3 years. We met and married in San Francisco and loved that urban vibe when we were young. Kids came along and we relocated to Roswell GA just outside of Atlanta in t...
This is going to be a bit long. We are planning on getting LTC insurance, my wifes dad used his benefit and we have no kids. I am just not sure how to think about it. I conceptualize 3 different reaso...
Wish we all could see the future! Will be 70 later this year. Still working part time, started collecting SS at FRA. Divorced long ago, never really recovered financially. Work recently started a 401k...
My daughter has a significant disability but has been self-supporting and living independently for 15 years. She has suffered some setbacks in this economy. I also feel that she makes what I think are...
Growing up, my dad would grab a quick breakfast with us before vanishing into the workforce. He'd resurface after 6pm, visibly depleted. The highlight reel of my childhood memories: throwing a ball ar...
Surrounded by other high-income docs, I’ve felt the cultural pull to push my kids to excel. Should that include an Ivy League education? The post Should I Send My Kid to the Ivy Leagues? A Parent’s Pe...
My husband and I are both 64 years old. My husband is disabled. We are currently living near my children and grandchildren, but we’ve realized it’s too expensive to live in our current state. I retire...
After the final day of swimming and tennis at the sports club we're dropping, I took my kids to an open house in San Francisco. My wife was on a mom’s trip to Napa and I wanted to keep introducing my ...
After publishing my piece on the shocking cost of eldercare, a question kept nagging at me that I couldn't shake: when money is finite and the people you love are not, how do you decide who to help or...
There are a lot of things wealth is good for, but one of the most underrated benefits is being able to buy peace and quiet. As I was sitting in the hot tub with my two children at Everline Resort in L...
Every year or two, the market hands you a gift wrapped in anxiety. You watch your portfolio bleed, you refresh your brokerage app more than you should, and you feel helpless. But when you have childre...
You can tell a lot about a person by how they talk about boats. Some light up like kids in ... Read more
We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.
A growing number of parents are being asked to support adult children financially, often by cosigning loans. Proceed cautiously.
Tuesday, April 07 - Monday, April 13, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 19 25 comments Retired folks: Best time of year to save money on home improvement projects? Top Comments score com...
I am retiring at 60, and I’m starting to feel like I’ve fulfilled my purpose. I’ve raised two kids who are great people. They are on their own, living their life, and headed down paths that should mak...
Whole life policies purchased 35 years ago, very small and dwarfed by our current portfolio. But still paying for it every month. Really want to cash them out now so my kids have a couple things left ...
We are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
Hi readers, it’s been a while since we’ve done a reader case, so here goes! This one is a doozy, and I knew it as soon as I saw the headline in my inbox “FIRE with 7 kids”. If you have a big family, i...
I've this idea that retirees are settling for a less comfortable retirement because they are funding various aspects of their children's and grandchildren's lives and activities. Should not one's adul...
When I claim SS my wife and I suddenly have another $5700 monthly coming in (mine+spousal). That WELL exceeds what we need to live on - even with a generous vacation budget. I'm thinking that at that ...
It's already been almost 2 years since I retired and I still sometimes wake up in a panic that I'm late for work, or I didn't finish some project or something. I retired as my kids were starting colle...
Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first.
I just turned 65 so I will not have to start taking RMDs until I'm 75. Since IRMAA is based on income from 2 years prior, that means I won't get hit with IRMAA until I'm 77 (2 years after my RMDs star...
As a parent to two young children, I am a target client for universities everywhere. So far, I have saved over $800,000 in two 529 plans to pay for universities in 9 to 12 years. I know we need to pay...
Since 2009, I've been writing about all the ups and downs of my financial independence journey, the good and the bad. What I can clearly say is that who you partner with in life is one of the most imp...
From JL: Turns out you can still travel, even with a kid. Who knew? Certainly not their detractors. For years they confidently said, “You can only travel as you do, and be FIRE’d, because you don’t ha...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on how to build your own retirement AND support your kids financially, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 575. "Lloyd and Diane" in Mo...
I'm disappointed my son can't go to Greece with us, but we can't reschedule. I want him to feel we are treating him fairly.
As many people live longer, inheritances have shifted from life-changing events to late-in-life supplements. The timing of an inheritance is crucial.
We love our grandkids, but we're not a summer camp.
After a colourful career in high-tech/telecoms, I realized it was time to retire when I was suddenly reporting to a 22 year old who knew less about technology than the cashier at a dollar store, place...
When parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset takes a dive. On one hand, it's painful to watch your portfol...
Looking for input, as one or more of you have have experienced my situation, and I’m not sure where to go next. Background: husband, 60, retiring next January, originally from nyc moved around a lot g...
People in their 40s can find their finances stretched as they care for children and aging parents. Here are some strategies to help with competing priorities.
If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage.
I worked for the same technology company for 20 years, and was ready to retire. Like many companies, ours was (and is) going through forced reductions, and providing (pretty generous) severance packag...
Jeremy Keil explains 3 smart ways to help your kids with money while avoiding IRS paperwork Early in the year, I received an email from a couple asking a question I hear all the time: “What’s the maxi...
"Carl and Jane" have eight million bucks, and their advisor is suggesting a 130/30 long-short investing strategy. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on whether this is a smart tax mov...
Both of my nieces children have everything they need (both sets of parents are very well off). At Christmas, we traditionally give them a small gift (~$25) and a check for $50 each. This year, it was ...
It’s natural to want to share your retirement nest egg with family. Learn how to give generously without putting your own financial security or tax bracket at risk.
We have $3.9 million saved. Our adult children are struggling to pay for daycare and buy a home. Should we give them an advance on their inheritance?
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....
UK here and realise a large US audience may have different ‘normal’ for cars but let’s see Have always driven family/practical cars. Enough space for car seats and strollers and lanky teenagers and ho...