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Allowing clients to surrender or lapse life insurance policies before gauging value on the secondary market amounts to a fiduciary fail, argues Cole Hallman of Citizens Life Group.
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...
Often times retirees like to stay busy with a “Side Gig”. In this episode we delve into a number of ways retirees sometimes continue to work either part time or for a limited period of time in their e...
In this post, we discuss how you can use the Actuarial Approach and its funded status metric to help you feel more confident about your spending plan in retirement. It is a follow-up to our post of Ja...
I received a severence check from my company for the VSP. Boldin says I have enough to spare a 15k car to my daughter which will help her through Grad School. She will be living with me and we have be...
Here's everything you need to know about pet insurance, how much it costs, and whether it's ultimately worth it for you to purchase. The post Pet Insurance: Worth It or Just Hype? A Practical Look for...
Policymakers will have to decide among four basic LTSS models: Medicaid; Medicare; public insurance; or leaving people and their families to fend for themselves.
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...
Jeremy Keil explains how 5 smart moves could impact your ability to claim $180,000 or more as a couple in Social Security. If you’re about to file for Social Security, there’s a real possibility you c...
I'm still working, born in 1959, and making more than I have in my top 35 years, so working still is going to be bonus additional money. Has anyone ever done this before? Everyone I know retired and s...
IDK how much I can share here. You never know if someone you know is also here. After 28 years, I'm done. If the work were not so horrible, and the company so greedy, I'd probably stay and make it a f...
Cheaper doesn’t always mean better when it comes to insurance quotes. Quotes can vary widely—not just in price, but in what they cover. The post Don’t Cheap Out When It Comes to Insurance: The Cheapes...
Context: USA couple. We plan to retire at around 60 years old, with no employer paid health care after that date. But, having been employed in tech, I've been a reasonably high earner in a low cost of...
Afternoon all - A few days ago, I saw a video from a fianancial consultant who was advocating that if you own a home you should consider selling it when you retire, take the proceeds from the sell and...
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...
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 ...
I am not yet retired but getting my ducks in order. I am a NYS teacher. If I retire at 62 I need to pay for my own insurance until Medicare at 65. The school’s health insurance for both my husband and...
Yesterday was my last day of work. I just turned 61 on Easter. I have a full NYS retirement pension after working 30 years in public service. This feels weird. I am in the process of moving to be a bi...
This is my first post in this group, so if this is out of place or out of line, I'm happy to remove it. I never had a plan for retirement, just, sock money away in a Vanguard account and hope for the ...
When I think about the start of spring, I think about spending the Easter holiday with my family, the colors returning to our green spaces, a little more sunshine, and maybe a shower or two. Hail the ...
Disability insurance is a must for a doctor, and plenty of options exist. Here's what to know about graded vs. level premium insurance. The post Graded vs. Level Premium Disability Insurance appeared ...
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...
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...
Explore how meaningful travel experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful planning can enhance your retirement journey. In this episode, Roger answers listener questions on managing retirement accounts,...
Most people think retirement begins the day they turn in their notice. In reality, retirement begins much earlier than that. It begins the moment you stop depending on your employer for everything. In...
Even with our solid nest egg, it's not clear if we should self-insure or buy long-term care insurance.
I always thought I could budget $1,000 for healthcare in early retirement and be totally fine. Turns out that was nowhere close to true. The post The Health Insurance Dilemma of Early Retirement appea...
Let's break down the disability insurance premium payment setups and show how each one could impact the tax status of disability checks. The post Are Disability Benefits Taxable? What Doctors Actually...
We all know it's important for advisors to look out for the best interest of their clients. In this episode we discuss important red flags to watch out for when considering a client/advisor relationsh...
Looking for a trustworthy financial professional? That term can cover brokers, insurance agents and advisers who don't all have the same standards.
We have begun working with a new advisor and they went through our investments, health insurance, expected social security, etc. If I retire at the end of 2026 at 60 year old, there is a probability o...
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...
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...
Answering listener questions about the key protections every physician should have in place, from disability and umbrella coverage to malpractice and the real role of whole life insurance. The post In...
Standard homeowners insurance coverage often isn't enough. To be fully protected, homeowners need to consider natural disaster protection. The post Natural Disaster Preparedness — How to Ensure Your H...
I want to retire now and pay for health insurance until we get Medicare. My wife says we should work 10 more months. Who's right?
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...
Retirement is a new lifestyle and there are a number of adjustments that folks go through during this life changing event. On this episode we discuss 5 specific “Must Do's” with the objective of provi...
Let's talk about how elimination periods really work, why they exist, how different periods change cost and risk, and all the nuances. The post Picking the Right Waiting Period (Elimination Period) fo...
Gary Zimmerman of Max® explains how to utilize your cash asset in retirement. Cash is one of the most overlooked assets in retirement. Here’s how retirees can earn thousands more in interest while kee...
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 ...
Many older Americans have a simple plan for paying for retirement: keep working longer, or never stop working at all. But for a large share of workers, that plan falls apart. About 40% of people who a...
I retired at 62 (now 63) in June 2025,and I have a Roth IRA with 15% and traditional IRA with about 85% of total. My wife is 64 and still working to pad her retirement and for our health insurance. I ...
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s latest white paper takes a deep look at how different retirement income strategies—and especially various types of annuity products—can shape particip...
In this interview, I talk with the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance - Dean Cameron - who is standing up to major Medicare Advantage insurance companies. These companies are eliminating co...
We’ve been here before: congressional Democrats and Republicans sparring over the future of the Affordable Care Act. But this time there’s an extra complication. Though it’s the middle of open enrollm...
Sarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance. Then, ...
With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop. Those same dollars can’t b...
Financial regulators long ago neglected to recognize that insurance is also a financial product, and that investments and insurance are complementary financial tools—especially for retirees, writes ou...
A cancer patient might live in a town with four oncology groups, but only one accepts his insurance — the one owned by his insurer. A young couple could see huge bills after their child is born, becau...