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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...
In this episode, Roger Whitney breaks down essential elements you need to consider before and during retirement. From understanding inflation risks to strategic asset reallocation, this episode offers...
We’ve all read the research about the “Go-go, slow-go and no-go” periods of retirement and decreased real-dollar spending as we age, but contrary to observed research, most decumulation strategies tod...
Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026.
First of all, I was very happy to find this subReddit last year, it has been a very helpful and comforting place as I planned (and re-planned) my own retirement. My last day will be end of June, I tol...
Brigadier General Michael Meese details the critical decisions military families must make before retirement. Transitioning into retirement is a major life change for anyone. But for military families...
Jeremy Keil explains how putting your cash in the wrong spot could prevent you from earning thousands in interest during your retirement. Many retirees spend a lot of time thinking about how to get be...
Middle- and lower-income retirees face a growing gap between income and long-term care expenses, forcing advisors to rethink planning strategies.
Are you aware of just how much investing is costing you? Explore all the fees associated with your mutual funds and ETFs. The post Fees and Expenses on Mutual Funds and ETFs: A Complete Guide to the O...
Combining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses.
The Actuarial Approach: Employs an easy-to-understand and robust financial metric (Household Funded Status) Permits adoption of easy-to-implement guardrails that suggest future spending changes Uses b...
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.
We all know we need to have an emergency fund, mine is around 6-8 months of expenses, but what's your strategy for if and when you dip into it, how do you go about replenishing it when you're on a tig...
Roger Whitney dives into practical strategies for navigating health care before Medicare, sharing insights from retirees, survey results, and listener questions. Together they explore real-world solut...
Retirees with $500,000 to $5 million in assets need a different approach to keep their house and cover ever-increasing health care expenses, including long-term care, without taking too much risk and ...
The retirement mindset mentor George Jerjian explains how a second chance at life inspires him to help coach people into retirement. When George Jerjian was 52 years old, he was diagnosed with a bone ...
Retiring at 55 is not just retiring ten years earlier. It changes the entire math of your life. From 55 to 65, expenses are often at their highest. You are covering healthcare before Medicare, traveli...
Your spouse wants to remodel your kitchen and several bathrooms in your house. You’ve received a quote for the work for about $100,000. Using a strategic withdrawal approach and a Monte Carlo modeling...
After three consecutive years of double-digit returns in the S&P 500 since 2023, I decided to cut cable. The reason was simple: I’m conditioning myself to prepare for hard times by not only reducing e...
The typical retiree household will spend an amount equivalent to 10% of annual income on unexpected expenses, and about 40% lack the cash to cover those costs.
If you're worried about a shortfall between your income and expenses in retirement, you're not alone. But there are ways you can make up the difference.
Hello everybody, Let me start by saying I am looking for your thoughts, not specific guidance. I have not yet found or spoken to any retirement planner, it's on the list to do soon. 1st Question, How ...
When planning for retirement a major question is how much money will you need per year to live on. For all you who have been through that and are retired, are you finding that you are spending more in...
According to the Goldman Sachs Retirement Survey & Insights Report 2025, many Americans are struggling to save as basic expenses rise faster than wages. Here’s what the data means for your 401(k) and ...
Jeremy Keil weighs the opportunities and risks associated with giving your money away to your kids and charity. Most retirees I talk with don’t worry about whether they can give money away. They worry...
This post is follow-up to our post of December 22, 2024 and will again highlight the benefits of using the Actuaries Longevity Illustrator (ALI) to help you develop reasonable lifetime planning period...
Jeremy Keil explores 7 money moves you can consider before the new year to lower your taxes and keep more of your money in retirement. Every December, people scramble to finish holiday shopping, trave...
In this episode, Roger Whitney, a retirement planner with 30 years of experience, breaks down annual gifting limits and year-end planning. He shares practical strategies for giving that make a real im...
Most retirement advice quietly assumes you have a partner: two incomes, two Social Security checks, someone to split expenses with, someone to catch the slack if something goes wrong. But for singles,...
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney kicks off a month-long series on year-end planning for retirement. He shares insights on tax loss harvesting, a technique that can help you minimize capital...
? Show Notes In this Thanksgiving Eve episode, Roger Whitney encourages listeners to carry gratitude into everyday life, emphasizing the value of recognizing specific moments and taking “mental snapsh...
As we honor those who have served this Veterans Day, it’s important to recognize not only their sacrifices but also the benefits available to veterans and their families. Many veterans in Pennsy...
I expect to retire in the next 12-24 months, and I’m looking for advice on how to handle multiple income streams. Like a lot of people, for almost 40 years, nearly all our household income has c...
If you’re hoping the 2026 Social Security COLA will help ease the pressure of rising costs, don’t get your hopes up. The 2026 increase is only 2.8%.¹ With inflation, Medicare premiums...
It’s not too early to start planning your spending for 2026 even though you haven’t yet determined your January 1, 2026 Funded Status. You or your spouse may be considering spending in 202...
Retiring soon. Looking for insights on my ability to retire, and things I haven’t considered — especially from women in similar life circumstances. I have 600K in mixed retirement accounts...
Those “3x by 40, 6x by 50, 10x by 67” charts feel official—until your life doesn’t match the average. In this episode, James shows why age-based savings benchmarks miss the mar...
When people think of what could haunt their retirement, they often imagine running out of money, facing unexpected expenses, or living too long. But as we discuss in this episode, there's a more insid...
I am planning to retire (hopefully) soon, and I keep reading things that say I'll need 70% of my pre-retirement income, or 80%, or 90%. The idea being that you will lose some of the expenses related t...
In this episode, we tackle Richard's question about why it might make sense to use IRA (non-Roth) accounts first to pay for long-term care expenses. We'll explain the reasoning behind this strategy, i...
In this episode, we tackle Kay's questions about managing her IRA and Roth accounts in retirement. With significant assets, no LTC insurance, and children in differing financial circumstances, Kay wan...
Today's episode is part rant, part answer to Mike's question about the high cost of prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. We dive into why these costs are so steep, explore alternatives like Canad...
Recently, in her Motley Fool article, A Big Reason the Famous 4% Rule May Not Work for Your Retirement, Maurie Backman confirmed what we have been telling our readers for years—you aren’t ...
FROM THE ARTICLE. Don’t let rising expenses derail your plans. By Sharon Wu, AARP. Published October 09, 2025. Key takeaways! [*] Budget for out-of-pocket health care costs and consider a dedica...
Audit your spending to uncover patterns, cut waste, and align expenses with goals. Small adjustments will boost financial confidence. The post Audit Your Spending: Go Beyond Budgeting with 5 Ways to R...
I have an American Express card I used for work expenses but now that I retiring I think it’s good to rethink how many cards I really need. I have a one card I use for United flights to get extr...
as i am estimating my retirement budget, trying to figure out if i'll have enough to live on given how much i think i'll spend, how long i'll live, etc., i have been using these basic calculations: *T...
At How Much Can I Afford to Spend in Retirement? we encourage retired households to periodically compare the present value of their retirement assets with the present value of their spending liabiliti...
Average 401(k) fund fees and administrative expenses are, in some cases, shockingly high. But don't be misled by gloomy headlines. Here's the skinny....
Learn where to look to save on everyday expenses during retirement....