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Do your homework regarding your finances before you pull the plug and retire early....
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How to Live a Longer and Richer Life. Su...
Build a stable retirement income stream by investing $500,000....
I am newly retired in the sense that 2023 will be the first full year of retirement with no job income. I am not sure how to answer what my income is for application forms (credit cards, mortgage, etc...
Hello. I would like to do a Roth conversion this year (first time). Is this as simple as withdrawing up to the amount that puts me at the top of the tax bracket I am in without the conversion? Thanks ...
I’m 54, self employed in a very physically demanding line of work. I like my job, but there’s no telling how long I can do it for. I’ve a little less than half what I need to retire ...
Last-minute tax questions answered: should Brad in Wahoo, NE save to his regular 401(k) instead of his Roth 401(k) so he can claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit? Should Jennifer and Zeke in NY s...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How to Save $100K+ in Taxes Over Your Li...
Here's how to navigate inflation, potentially lower returns and changing rules for retirement withdrawals....
When we think of retirement, it often evokes dreams of leisure, relaxation, and the freedom to pursue one's passions. Yet, the decision to retire is not merely about leaving a career; it's about embar...
Hi everyone I hope to leave the workforce in the next 3-4 years (will be 57ish) and move into contracting positions. I am a middle manager in software development (managing teams of 50-150 people buil...
Everything You Need to Know About Building Wealth in Just Two Sentences Key Ideas The “secret” to successful wealth building revealed. The proven formula complete with clear action steps s...
How to buy life insurance online & 13 life insurance savings tips Key Ideas 3 rules for buying life insurance Where to buy life insurance How much life insurance you need 13 life insurance savings...
How Much Money Do You Need ToBe Wealthy And Free? Key Ideas Reveals how more can actually be less. Discover how getting wealthy is just one step to the real goal. How to connect your values to “...
By Dr. Hamik Martirosyan Risk and return are inextricably tied together. They form the basic elements required to make successful investment decisions. Though risk is just as important as returns, mos...
Planning to retire early? Joe and Big Al spitball on bridging the gap to your retirement income when there’s a pension in the mix, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 456. Manley and h...
Asset allocation and rebalancing are important concepts for your retirement portfolio. Here are some best practices....
No one wants to come across as Scrooge during the holidays, but without managing holiday gift expectations, many people wind up saying, “Bah Humbug!” When we fail to manage holiday gift ex...
James walks through a framework of how you ensure that your legacy goals include more than just leaving a chunk of money to your kids when you're gone. He explains the key concepts that can help your ...
How it Makes Sense to Sell Real Estate in the US and Buy or Rent Real Estate in Mexico...
How to know when it is time to take your portfolio off autopilot...
It's never too early to start saving for retirement. Here are retirement investment basics, including different account types and portfolio management strategies....
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Google Podcasts” or read below for How to Financially Prepare for Family Car...
If you’re trying to find information from your prior years’ tax returns and you don’t have the old forms (who has the space to keep all that!?), you have a few options available to y...
Ask yourself the right questions to tell whether you’re ready to close the chapter on your career...
Getting there won't be easy, but you have some options for how to get there....
Achieve a secure retirement that leaves behind an estate and legacy....
There are a lot of DIYers out there. If you are one of them, you need to make sure you have your own WRITTEN financial plan. I have yet to meet anyone who really does. Many people have told me this is...
Whether it’s through credit cards or retail store programs, Canadians use loyalty rewards to earn discounts on everything from travel to groceries to gasoline. Sometimes, you can earn bonus poin...
In the prior week’s we’ve been talking all about budgeting and managing cash flow. This is difficult enough with a fixed regular income. This week, we’re going to address those of yo...
This was originally written in Sept 2021, it has since been updated as we’ve learned and experienced more. The main thing we’ve learned as our kids have aged? The strategies in this post w...
You’re a new landlord, or thinking about becoming one. How do you maintain a rental property? Look, I am not handy. Even if I was handy, fixing things was not part of my business model. I was co...
You’ve decided you want to be a landlord. Great! Now, how do you decide what rent to charge? Determine market value The easiest way to determine what rent to charge is to observe the market. Loo...
With money market interest rates so high, every day you delay closing escrow is one more day of free interest income. You could feasibly extend your escrow period so long that the extra interest incom...
Binge buying is a serious problem that can affect sufferers’ moods, relationships, quality of life and financial security, but it can be treated...
Bank of America's Ben Storey knows how many future retirees forget to plan for healthcare costs. Here's how financial advisors can help....
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for How To Live An Abundant Life. Summary: [...
Last week we discussed how to understand your monthly budget, your cash flow, and how to automate your savings. We started out with what is usually considered to be the most boring part of managing yo...
I have to start taking RMD's next year. I am currently working part-time. I am thinking of stopping work Jan 1 or shortly thereafter. I have always handled my own taxes and finances, but I think it's ...
November is approaching us and you know that means… It’s employee benefit election time (for most people). The average person skips through their benefits and picks everything in just a c...
Well as the title said I’m F49. I’ve never been married and I don’t have any children. I do not own a house and have about $2000 in my checking account. I make about $58K a year. I&r...
Here's how to retire at age 65 with nothing in your savings account....
With last week's Hamas terrorist attack and the swift response by the Israeli government, war has once again taken over the global conversation. While the financial costs of war pale in comparison to ...
By Joe Dyton, WCI Contributor “Real estate is a great investment” is a common refrain in financial circles. The fact is that it certainly can be, but there’s more to real estate inve...
The mortgage interest deduction is a positive benefit for homeowners. This itemized deduction allows homeowners to subtract mortgage interest from their taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of ...
Here's how to make your retirement dollars last as long as you do....
Now that the Supreme Court has outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, it's time to look at the next layer of affirmative action: getting a job based on identity versus merit. This is the d...
An integrated approach of investments and annuities could provide you with more retirement income in addition to protection against inflation and late-in-life expenses....
So, money can’t buy happiness—at least beyond daily necessities—but it sure can help. Here are 7 ways that you can directly invest in your happiness....
Hi I was using the SS calculator and entered that i would like to collect 5 months past my last birthday. My birthday is at the end of a month. So would I collect at the beginning of the 5th month or ...