A retirement portfolio is a collection of investments that are held in a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The purpose of a retirement portfolio is to help you save and grow your money for retirement, while also taking into account your risk tolerance and investment goals.
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Roger Whitney breaks down how to create a diversified portfolio by explaining the core principles of diversification and asset allocation, then answers listener questions on topics like using allocati...
Playing it too safe could mean trips not taken, educations not funded, life not enjoyed. Don't abandon caution — just build contingency plans for your portfolio.
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 ...
We’ve all read the research about the “Go-go, slow-go and no-go” periods of retirement and decreased real-dollar spending as we age, but contrary to observed research, most decumulation strategies tod...
On the scale of active to passive real estate investing, turnkey properties are in the middle. They could be a great spot for your portfolio. The post Why You Should Consider Turnkey Rentals appeared ...
Oil and gas investments can play a lasting role in a diversified portfolio, but be sure to consider how they fit into your broader strategy and estate plan.
When I claim SS my wife and I suddenly have another $5700 monthly coming in (mine+spousal). That WELL exceeds what we need to live on - even with a generous vacation budget. I'm thinking that at that ...
I just turned 65 so I will not have to start taking RMDs until I'm 75. Since IRMAA is based on income from 2 years prior, that means I won't get hit with IRMAA until I'm 77 (2 years after my RMDs star...
Your adviser probably uses technology that lets them manage your portfolio at the touch of a button, so why haven't they updated how they charge for their work?
Financial independence isn't just about hitting a certain net worth or reaching a magic retirement number, it's a personal journey shaped by your habits, values, and the emotional baggage that money c...
We just retired at 67 with $4.1 million. My husband wants to keep 50% of our investments in stocks. I say it's not worth the risk. Who's right?
April Fools. It's April 1st, sorry about that. No, I'm not putting the suit back on. But I am going back to work. Just not the kind you clock in for. I recently read a piece built around Stewart Brand...
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...
“Only live off the dividends. Never touch the principal.” It sounds responsible. It feels safe. It may be one of the riskiest retirement strategies out there. In this episode, James breaks down why bu...
Everyone thinks retirement is a permanent vacation. For the first few months, it might feel that way. Then something shifts. The novelty fades. Tuesdays start to feel like Saturdays. The structure tha...
In my portfolio, I use a small value tilt—an overweighting toward stocks that are small and value-oriented. Is that still a good idea? The post Why the Small Value Tilt Works: A Psychological Perspect...
A stock market pullback makes a Roth conversion less expensive, turning a declining portfolio into tax advantage. The post Roth Conversions in a Down Market: The Tax Window Many Miss appeared first on...
Leslie and Thomas Martin stress-tested their portfolio and gained the confidence to retire with a personalized financial strategy. The post ‘Do We Have Enough?’ How This Couple Knew When to Retire app...
Author Ethan Lohr shares how the four buckets retirement income strategy helps retirees behavior-proof their retirement. Many retirees face one similar problem that they struggle to name: the emotiona...
Earlier this month, my article The 60/40 Portfolio vs. The Bucket Strategy compared the two approaches since my retirement and generated a LOT of discussion. The Bucket Strategy outperformed by $241k,...
Portfolios limited to public equities capture a smaller slice of corporate growth, so investors are making room for private investments in their 401(k)s.
The Actuarial Approach: Employs an easy-to-understand and robust financial metric (Household Funded Status) Permits adoption of easy-to-implement guardrails that suggest future spending changes Uses b...
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset takes a dive. On one hand, it's painful to watch your portfol...
Clients may ask if a flat fee is better than a percentage of assets under management, but the real question is whether fees reflect the value of your services.
Building lasting wealth depends less on high returns and more on optimizing the structure of your portfolio to minimize taxes. That can cost you over time.
In this episode, James walks through four of the most common income strategies retirees consider today and why many people are still using outdated math for a 2026 retirement. The question is not just...
So, hear me out. My husband and I could have retired sooner, but we were having a difficult time trusting that we were ready. We had a pretty good portfolio of investments and savings, but was it enou...
This retirement planning approach simplifies your decisions, improves your tax efficiency and provides you with peace of mind. This is how it works.
The safe withdrawal rate says you can spend about 4% of your portfolio in retirement and not run out of money. But is that actually accurate? The post Should You Use a ‘Safe’ Withdrawal Rate? appeared...
When I retired in 2018, I implemented the Bucket Strategy. What would have happened if I had used the 60/40 Portfolio instead? I decided to find out. For today’s post, […] The post The 60/40 Portfolio...
I love using the Empower dashboard to manage our investment portfolio. Not only is it worth its weight in gold, but the price of $0 is something worthwhile, too! They’re hoping you decide to use their...
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...
I retired June 1, 2024. My wife is still working, her planned last day is June 30, this year. Here's a few things I've noticed.... I'm maintaining our 'retirement fund' portfolio at Vanguard in the 60...
Your spouse wants to remodel your kitchen and several bathrooms in your house. You’ve received a quote for the work for about $100,000. Using a strategic withdrawal approach and a Monte Carlo modeling...
In the run-up to retirement, your asset allocation needs to match your risk tolerance without eliminating potential for growth. Here's how to find the right mix.
Joe and Big Al spitball two sides of the retirement equation, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 570. Daniel in Texas is 40 and worrying about how to support Mom and Dad if their money r...
The final five years before retirement are not maintenance mode. They are leverage years. Small decisions made here can outweigh the previous twenty years of saving and investing. In this episode, Jam...
Tech workers: Stop guessing your total comp. Use this free dashboard to track salary, bonus, and RSUs. Now updated for 2026 with a new Scenario Simulator to stress-test your portfolio.
Income from your pension, savings and Social Security could provide the protection bonds usually offer, freeing you up for a more growth-oriented allocation.
Our 14%+ portfolio returns certainly went a long way toward the 24% increase in net worth we enjoyed in 2025. Here's how it happened. The post How Our Portfolio Performed in 2025 (Including Real Estat...
Sometimes, I wonder about people who can't decide if they want an advisor or if they illogically want to manage just part of their portfolio. The post Why Do People Partially Engage with the Financial...
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Most retirees who make this mistake aren’t reckless. They’re careful. They’re doing what they believe is responsible, and that’s what makes it so painful to see when it backfires. James explains why t...
Retiring after age 65 changes the math and the priorities. You have fewer high-energy years, shorter tax planning windows, and RMDs much closer than most people realize. But you also often have higher...
Another year of retirement over, and what a year it’s been! 2025 started off with US president Donald Trump’s return to power, and by April he had started a full-blown trade war with every trading par...
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 ...
Like many pre-retirees, it was the single most important question on my mind. "Do I have enough money?" Actually, being married, it was, "Do WE have enough money?" My wife and I were retiring at the s...
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 ...
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...
With talk of bubbles, corrections, and overvaluation dominating the headlines, we unpack how you can stay confident, stay invested, and stay sane when markets feel anything but predictable. In this ep...