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Hello! My name is Charley Locke, and I report on aging for publications including The New York Times Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The Atlantic. (You can see my work here: https://charleylocke...
We have some fun news to share at the end of this article, so keep reading to the end find out! Over the holiday break, I was helping a family member do some end-of-year tax planning (I know, we’re TH...
A $10 million retirement is often imagined as the finish line — complete freedom, unlimited spending, and no financial stress. The reality is more complex. James walks through what an eight-figure ret...
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To improve your finances in 2026, assess your full financial picture, set achievable goals, automate savings, rebuild your emergency fund, increase your 401(k) contributions, and rebalance your 401(k)...
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 ...
You saved diligently for decades — so why does giving yourself permission to spend still feel so hard? In this episode, we discuss: Why many retirees underspend despite having a secure financial plan ...
What can our top five Retire With Purpose Podcast episodes of 2025 teach you about avoiding regrets, spending confidently, and living with purpose as you head into 2026? In this episode, we discuss: T...
If retirement is supposed to bring freedom, why do so many people still feel unsettled, and what's behind that tension? In this episode, we discuss: Why fear persists even with a strong financial plan...
I’m 61 and my spouse is 68 and part of me would really like to retire. We have $1 million and a paid off house and zero debt of any kind. We’ll have about $8,000 per month in pensions and social secur...
We know the economy is unpredictable and markets will do what they do, no matter who predicts what. Here's how to focus on what you can control.
Are you living below your means in retirement because you fear not having enough to leave to your kids? Here's how to get over that.
Not understanding how the upcoming changes in 2026 might affect you could put your financial security in retirement at risk. This is what you need to know.
In 2026, the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans have increased, giving you an excellent shot at maximizing your retirement savings.
Here's how to stop wasting your energy on things that don't enhance your new chapter and focus on the things that do.
Make 2026 the year you stop coasting and start supercharging your retirement savings.
Saving for retirement is just one step. Now, you have to figure out how to spend and maintain funds. Here are four frequently asked questions at this stage.
Even when your financial plan says you're ready for a big move, it's normal to hesitate — but haven't you earned the right to trust your plan (and yourself)?
Ever wonder why financial resolutions fail? It’s not willpower. Learn the real reasons and how to achieve your goals and dreams. The post 8 Reasons Why Financial Resolutions Fail (and What Actually He...
Well, good heavens, I'm turning 70 this year. And it dawned on me on New Year's Day that there's a decent chance I won't see 2036, and a substantial chance I won't see 2046. This should feel sobering,...
Did you know you could triple your 401(k) contributions with a mega backdoor Roth tax planning strategy? We share how to maximize your tax free retirement income.
Hi all, Not retired yet and I’ve got 6 years to go. However, I’m in a weird spot. I don’t have time to do activities during the day and my work is not predictable as to when it ends each day. Thus, I ...
I’ve been aggressively buying the dip since March 2020, when I wrote How To Predict A Stock Market Bottom Like Nostradamus. My daughter was born four months earlier, and something inside me clicked, p...
YMYW friends, welcome to 2026. What actually mattered most to you in 2025? It turns out to be tax-free gains on investments, retirement timing, and claiming Social Security. Today on Your Money, Your ...
Jeremy Keil explains the 5 steps you can take if you are planning to retire in 2026 or 2027. If you’ve been planning to retire in 2026 or 2027, it might feel like you still have plenty of time. But in...
A non-technical AI guide for Gen X. Learn how to future-proof your career, build income streams, and use tools without losing your humanity. Start here.
In this Christmas Eve episode, Roger Whitney explores the basics of charitable giving as part of an intentional retirement plan, with a timely focus on year-end decisions. He explains how charitable d...
Could a counterintuitive tax move today potentially lead to thousands in savings — or an unexpected tax trap tomorrow? In this episode, we discuss: Why some retirees intentionally harvest capital gain...
Choosing the right Social Security strategies can be a $100,000 (or more) question. Find out how to make the most of this benefit with 15 easy tips. The post Social Security Strategies: 15 Tips for Ma...
Jeremy Keil explains the top 3 tax efficient strategies for charitable giving in 2025. Most people give to charity because it’s meaningful to them — not because of the tax break. And that’s the right ...
Here are 16 tips to help you stay financially stable following a divorce after 50. Get the information you need. The post Divorce After 50: How to Be Sure that “Gray Divorce” Doesn’t Ruin Your Retirem...
Stop trying to become an influencer. Here is the simple, low-tech way to build an online asset without performing for an algorithm.
After enactment of the Social Security Reform Act of 1983, Social Security actuaries determined OASDI’s (Social Security’s or the system’s) long-range actuarial balance (LRAB) to be .02%, meaning that...
This week’s mixtape: buried creativity, the return of builders, the midlife pivot and Brett Michaels sweaty t-shirts
Stop trading time for money. Here is how to use AI and Beehiiv to build a digital asset without dancing on TikTok.
With 2025 coming to an end, it’s time for my annual tradition of gathering my favorite investment writing of the year. I started this tradition in 2017, and have continued it ever since (2018, 2019, 2...
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Fritz Gilbert back for his second appearance on the podcast. Fritz is an award-winning blogger and author of The Retirement Manifesto, one of the most influential retire...
Steve spent more than two decades building video games, working with a team that felt more like family than coworkers. By all measures, he loved his work. But a heart attack in 2021 changed everything...
Retiring at 50 sounds bold, almost unthinkable for most people, but for Kent, it was the only decision that made sense once life, loss, and perspective pushed everything into focus. In this conversati...
Dale Hall of the Society of Actuaries explains how to project your longevity and why informed life expectancy matters for retirement planning.
? 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...
Most retirees unknowingly leave thousands of dollars on the table just by filing for Social Security the wrong way. In this episode, Ryan and Tyson Thacker reveal how the right…
Learn how Social Security benefits may apply to spouses, ex-spouses, and surviving partners. Find out if you’re eligible for extra payments and how to claim what you’re owed.
Discover why the biggest barrier to deeper relationships after 50 isn't conflict — it's the certainty we cling to without even realizing it. In this episode, we discuss: Why certainty "hardens" as we ...
Author Beth Pinsker shares her experience overcoming the challenges of financial caregiving based on her book “My Mother’s Money.”
? 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...
Holiday spending is rising sharply in 2025, with shoppers planning to spend more on gifts and online purchases than last year. This guide shares 8 steps to help you avoid holiday debt, set clear expec...
Retiring with a pension changes everything about your retirement math. Most people think about retirement in terms of net worth—how close they are to a million, two million, or more. But if you have a...
Spend safely in retirement? It sounds promising. Discover how to implement this retirement income strategy developed at Stanford. Read more… The post Want Reliable Retirement Income? Use the Sp...
The risk of poor returns early in retirement could spoil the whole thing - how can you mitigate the sequence of returns trap in retirement?...
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney dives into the essentials of required minimum distributions, explaining the age thresholds, how the amounts are calculated using IRS life expectancy tables,...