Showing 50 results of 533
I ran the KFF calculator for a couple at $84,599 vs $84,601 across nine states. The two-dollar difference ....yikes. I wanted to know what it actually costs a pre-retiree couple to land on the wrong s...
Healthcare has been the one part of the U.S. economy that didn’t flinch. While manufacturing and tech cycled through layoffs, ... Read more
This week Roger explores the idea of "digging where your feet are" and how focusing on what you can do today can reduce anxiety about the future and regret about the past. In the Retirement Toolkit, h...
After working for 27 years for the same organization, I found out in late April that my job was being eliminated as of July 1st (a story for another post) I am 64, divorced with two grown children. My...
This week Roger breaks down IRMAA Medicare surcharges and why retirees should understand them without letting them dominate retirement planning decisions. He explains how the income thresholds work, c...
I’m 67 and will retire next Tuesday after 27 years with the federal government, yet, I don’t feel anything about it. I’m neither happy or sad, not excited or anxiety ridden, I should feel something, a...
I retired from full time work with a pension that pays most of my expenses, including healthcare. I also have some part time work. If I have extra money at the end of the year from this work, should I...
In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, our reader turns 65 a year before their spouse. Here is how to seamlessly bridge the age gap using veteran benefits.
Prudent retirement planning requires using a planning horizon longer than your life expectancy. In prior posts we have recommend using the Actuarial Longevity Illustrator and the three-step process ou...
My wife (68) and I (71m) live a lifestyle that centers on tennis and fitness. Many of our friends walk, bike, swim, hike, and yoga. At times, we are slowed down due to arthritis, heart disease, lung d...
How much do you know about the impact on Social Security, taxes and healthcare when you work past retirement age or decide to "unretire"?
Do you know how you'll afford to age in place, help kids and grandkids now and after you pass and avoid making compromises on your healthcare?
Healthcare may be one of the largest expenses you’ll face in retirement. According to Fidelity, a 65-year-old retiring today may spend an average of $172,500 on healthcare costs throughout retirement,...
My wife and I have been circling this for a couple of years (okay, 5!) and we finally started running countdown timers in our phones: she plans to stop at 59, and me at *ahem* exactly 60.8 (at this po...
A growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. I'm 59½ years old. I've worked and saved for decades and am fortunate to be in a very strong financial position. My total portfolio is about $2.6 million, ...
When it comes to retirement savings, Roth IRAs are among the most powerful tools for achieving tax diversification and financial flexibility. Knowing how and when to tap into your Roth IRA can make a ...
Roger Whitney explores the relationship between cost and value in retirement planning, focusing on how to better understand the fees associated with financial advice, investments, and insurance produc...
It's common for retirees to struggle with mental health and the "blahs." Here are six ways you can break free, according to the experts.
My spouse retired earlier this year primarily due to health concerns. He’s taking his SS early at 64 and will be eligible for a small pension at the end of this year. I’m still working a job that does...
How longer lives are reshaping retirement planning, wealth management, healthcare, and banking by creating a new Complexity Economy.
Advisors suggest multiple ways that clients can maximize the triple tax advantages of health savings accounts (HSAs) while avoiding penalties.
Cases of anxiety, depression and other conditions are rising, and so is the price of treatment. These strategies can help you get care you can afford.
I planned to retire 3/30/2027. Today, I was told I am going to be laid off. However because I've been a great performer for so many years, I can choose whether I get laid off October 2026 or Feb 2027....
Eight years ago, at 63, I retired to a life of tennis, dinners with friends, DIY projects, and travel. Four years in, angina struck—ten days in the hospital, angioplasty, then lung disease and a chron...
Norman Calvo explains how he found a third act in retirement by going against the norm and choosing adventure instead of a typical retirement. https://youtu.be/81atmTUjBWE One of the questions I ask p...
Retirement anxiety is rising in 2026 as Americans worry about inflation, healthcare costs, Social Security uncertainty, market volatility, and running out of money. Studies show many workers feel behi...
I have no affiliation with any health insurance companies and no particular ax to grind. I just want to share our experience because I see a lot of scary information out there about Medicare Advantage...
I am 57 years old and still working full time, living on my own. My sister is 54, in poor health, and lives with my mom. Our mother is soon to turn 81, in reasonably good health, or at least has way l...
In retirement, a healthcare plan that focuses on prevention and personalized medicine could help you avoid complications that can drive up costs.
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are defusing some confusing tax time bombs today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 557. George in Torrance wants to know the smartest way to deal wi...
Sharing a short heads up regarding health as we get older. 64, healthy runner, biker and skier. Have checkups every year, use cpap nightly for 30+ years. Blood pressure normal, low/normal heart rate, ...
We recently asked ChatGPT two questions about using the Actuarial Approach and its Funded Status metric to evaluate a household’s retirement sustainability. ChatGPT had high praise for the Actuarial A...
I've know that RMDs can create a bigger tax burden when they start. We have a traditional IRA. I (67) am already taking SS, my husband (69) will be taking it a year from now, and since we'd consider i...
Retirement isn't always the carefree finish line people imagine. For many, it marks the start of a deeper search for purpose, identity, and fulfillment. Topics covered in this episode: Why so many ret...
Rising health care costs in the U.S. are driving a growing number of retirees to look overseas where health care standards are high but come at a more affordable cost.
Roger Whitney continues the decluttering series by focusing on the hidden challenges that keep people stuck. Rather than treating decluttering as a massive life overhaul, he explains how perfectionism...
Jesse Cramer and Jeremy Keil detail 7 real world lessons learned from working with hundreds of retirees. There’s a big difference between studying retirement… …and actually sitting across the table fr...
Despite looming concerns, only 32% of retirees said they work with a financial advisor, according to Schroders' 2026 U.S. Retirement Survey.
Barring new entrants will be good for existing firms that will avoid competition. But it hard to see how it will prevent fraud or benefit patients and their families.
Female 74 years. Currently in terrific 12 year Exec Admin job that I love with no uncomfortable pressures or downsides. Married but only legally- no real partnership or companionship, but we do share ...
Tuesday, May 05 - Monday, May 11, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 28 126 comments Question about paying off mortgage. Advice appreciated. 86 47 comments Soon to enter Retirement Phase ...
Should we sign up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and embrace even more healthcare paperwork? We'd rather plan vacations than track receipts.
AI chatbots are a powerful tool, but experts urge caution when using them for medical diagnoses.
I just informed my manager that I'll be retiring July 3rd. Pretty exciting. The plan has been afoot for a while now, but I needed to let them know. I've tested the numbers, I've created my fund for th...
Jeremy Keil walks through three critical questions future retirees can answer before their paycheck stops Most people spend decades preparing for retirement by focusing on one number: How much have I ...
Are you planning to take a cruise this summer? Get the facts on the rare hantavirus outbreak and why experts say norovirus remains the bigger health threat for retirees.
Hi, all. Planning for retirement next year. Looks like my social security and pension (both inflation-adjusted, a bit less for the pension) will cover my basic budget without the need to tap the 401k,...
Longevity planning misses out on the importance of community and connection, which research shows to be the best driver of health and a long life.
Given that I have 7 coronary stents, lung disease, high blood pressure, high colesterol, and a bad back, I was eager to see the lab results. But not for the reasons you might think. After all, three y...