Retirement planning is the process of determining how much you will need to save and invest in order to have enough money to live on during retirement. It involves setting goals, analyzing your current financial situation, and making a plan to help you reach your retirement goals.
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I (61M) have been contemplating retirement for a couple of years now. Suddenly this week, my company made the decision for me during a round of “streamlining” layoffs. Fortunately, I did receive a goo...
Powers of attorney are powerful estate planning tools, often signed without full consideration, yet they carry significant risk of abuse.
A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.
What if one simple exercise could help you uncover what truly brings you joy, clarify your purpose, and shape a more meaningful retirement? As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, author Jet Vertz s...
Does your retirement plan account for increasing healthcare costs and longevity? It's time to stop focusing on market returns and take a more complete approach.
I recently retired at 63.5. Currently 65 (M). Wife is 61. I see that most of the posts on here and other threads are worried about running out of money at the end of retirement. I get that. No one wan...
A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.
How do you know when it's worth optimizing your retirement plan and when it's better to keep things simple? This week, Roger answers a listener question by exploring Aristotle's concept of the "golden...
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Three hundred episodes into the Retire Today podcast, the microphone is turned around as author and business strategist Nicole Gebhardt interviews Jeremy Keil about the journey that shaped his retirem...
By focusing on a "preservation mindset" that balances reliable income, smart tax planning and market protection, you can build a financial strategy to help your money last as long as you do.
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially as you approach the transition from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings. The early phase of retirement brings unique challenges, and...
I've sat with 100 retirees, and the biggest regret almost never has anything to do with a bad investment. It's something I call the momentum trap. At 62, every single signal tells you to keep going, a...
This practical guide can help you manage money as you age, from emergency funds and retirement savings to healthcare, taxes and long-term planning.
We are still working - planning to retire very early next year. I'm at FRA; my husband will be in a couple of months. We are not yet taking SS or Medicare. With our income, we will certainly hit the I...
This article originally appeared on Humble Dollar. John Urban is the founder of RetireSmartIRA, a retirement tax-planning app. Earlier, he ... Read more
I'm looking forward to being semi-retired. I have one full-time job and a very part-time one. I plan to leave the full-time job in 13 months and working maybe five to 15 hours a week. Is there a term ...
Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Phil Pearlman to the podcast. Phil is the founder of the Pearl Institute, a clinical psychologist, former financial executive, and one of the leading voices exploring...
Your greatest investment risk may not be missing the market, but relying on your ability to identify the small handful of stocks that become the next big winners. As part of our "By the Numbers" serie...
Keen on Retirement listener "Joe" is 51 and his wife is 60. They are thinking about an early retirement before either of them turns 65. Joe wrote in asking about the best strategy for coordinating Soc...
This plan for Gen X parents running the Bank of Mom & Dad can help you get a handle on how to manage the financial support you give your adult children.
Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.
This Roth retirement savings strategy allows high earners to sock away up to $72,000 a year — if their workplace plan permits it.
Roth vs. Traditional is a tax‑timing decision: pay tax now or later. Roth suits low‑bracket earners; Traditional helps high‑bracket savers; late‑career planning favors strategic conversions. Blending ...
This week Roger explains why rebalancing is one of the most important disciplines in retirement planning. In the Retirement Toolkit, he explores the difference between a traditional investment allocat...
If you're asking a financial advisor whether using them is "worth it," know that this is a reasonable and totally unanswerable question. The post Paying for Financial Planning — Is It ‘Worth It?’ appe...
The most common question I get when being interviewed about FIRE is “What about health care?” It’s a big, scary question. Health care costs in America, if not managed properly, can easily run into ten...
Medicare's alphabet soup confuses millions. Learn the difference between Parts A, B, C and D, Medigap Plans G and N, and Medicare Advantage PPOs and HMOs.
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 590, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for...
Summary Small financial decisions can have a big impact over time. Before summer ends, take a few minutes to review your 401(k), emergency savings, beneficiary designations, and retirement plan to hel...
Technology is changing the way financial planners work and opening new doors for high earners. Here's why you may benefit from revisiting your existing plan.
As retirement approaches, you need to shift focus from simply saving money to creating a plan for reliable retirement income while also protecting your wealth.
I hope everyone is having a great week so far! You all have been so helpful with my last question I thought I’d ask another. Now this one isn’t quite as serious. What do you wear when you’re at home d...
You can hit your number, be fully financially ready, hand in your notice, and still end up miserable. Or worse, running out of money. In 15 years as a retirement advisor, I've watched it happen again ...
I (67M) am employed at a small ($20M) manufacturing company. I am a key employee responsible for the production side of the business. There is no one in the company capable of taking over my duties. M...
If you have a high net worth, you need the kind of estate planning that navigates complex tax landscapes to ensure you pass on the maximum amount of wealth.
Your financial plan and estate plan should work in concert. Problems can emerge when you treat the two as unrelated entities.
I turned 65 in April and was planning to retire at 67, but my mother passed in February and I inherited a fairly large estate, so I have moved my plans up. I had a decent size 401(k) and would’ve been...
This week Roger talks about one of the biggest challenges retirees face today: information overload. He explains why more information doesn't always lead to better decisions and why building a great r...
Retirement researchers increasingly recognize that real spending does not remain flat throughout retirement. As Dr. David Blanchett emphasized in his recent Think Advisor article: “Integrating reduced...
Retirement isn't just about leaving your career; it's about learning how to navigate one of life's biggest transitions with confidence and resilience. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, best-se...
Trump Accounts have flaws, but 529 plans are not the simple alternative their defenders claim. Fees, complexity and low take-up matter.
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC The margin loan debate continues today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 589. Jack and Jill r...
For those who are between 59 1/2 and 65, do look into doing (some) Roth conversions within your IRA/401K accounts. If you don't, you may end up in a bind in the future. I did not do any Roth conversio...
I have a home office that is rarely used now and quite honestly - I do not like to be in there. There were too many moments that I pushed through to keep working and get to financial security. I am lo...
Women are often more consistent retirement savers than men, according to Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report. They participate in 401(k) plans at higher rates and frequently save a larger percent...
I retired last spring at 62. My wife had already stepped back from her job the year before. We had saved, we had a plan, but the number that kept me awake was $1,280. That was the monthly quote for a ...
Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
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...
Are you feeling a little more anxious than usual about your money? Given everything that's happening in the world right now, that's perfectly understandable. What concerns me is the rising number of A...