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Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think.
George and Weezy in the land of Lincoln will have deferred compensation and wonder if they can retire in mid-2026, or even earlier. Will they have enough? Should Jenn in Ohio move with work, take a br...
Shifting your identity from working and saving to spending and living can be tough, but here's why you need to do it for yourself and your family.
Retirement anxiety is rising in 2026 as Americans worry about inflation, healthcare costs, Social Security uncertainty, market volatility, and running out of money. Studies show many workers feel behi...
With more financial pros potentially turning to AI "agents", your private tax data — and nest egg — might be resting on a foundation of unverified code.
A new IRA marketplace will have the goal of encouraging more Americans to save for retirement, as well as offering a $1,000 contribution to those who enroll.
What looked like smart tax planning could become a problem. And not just for you — your kids could inherit a tax bomb. How to head off potential disaster.
Joe Schmitz Jr. and Jeremy Keil explore the 2% Club of retirees and the unique challenges that come with significant retirement savings and a pension. https://youtu.be/G04JKpKyLJ0 Most retirement conv...
Inflation can reduce purchasing power and pressure retirement savings. Learn how different inflation environments may impact retirees and investors.
Here’s how rising prices are affecting savings – and what retirees and pre-retirees can do to adapt.
Before you book your next getaway, test your travel savings strategy. Take our short quiz to uncover the best ways to protect your wallet on vacation.
When you're standing at a major financial crossroads, the timing of your decisions can mean the difference between success and failure. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on the "when...
John Q. Taxpayer is in the home stretch of his career, looking for the best way to catch-up and build his tax-free bucket. Meanwhile, a pair of young financial nerds in Omaha are already strong savers...
Should Al and Peggy in Illinois keep hammering pre-tax retirement savings or should they pivot to post-tax Roth for better tax diversification? Which pension option is best for their early retirement ...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 560, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball business development company (BDC) funds for Edward in Illinois before diving into buckets of cash, T...
McDreamy Dempsey wants to know if converting to Roth in the 37% tax bracket ever makes sense, and Gary in La Crosse warns Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA about Roth conversion "lag" and whe...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are defusing some confusing tax time bombs today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 557. George in Torrance wants to know the smartest way to deal wi...
Congress continues to increase the tax and estate planning benefits of 529 plans, making them a must-consider tool for parents and grandparents.
A new report from Global Citizen Solutions ranks the best countries for Americans who want their savings to go further and their quality of life to go up.
Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.
Millions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
A common retirement game plan for physicians goes something like this: sell the lake house, buy a condo in Scottsdale, ... Read more
A UAW worker in Indiana worked his whole life, budgets carefully, has a 401(k)—and has nothing saved. Harry's story is the retirement crisis made human.
Ready to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are 8 pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.
This tax-advantage savings account is perfect for students.
Jesse Cramer and Jeremy Keil detail 7 real world lessons learned from working with hundreds of retirees. There’s a big difference between studying retirement… …and actually sitting across the table fr...
Unlike some retirees, you may not have had financial advice throughout your life to guide your decisions. But it isn't too late to benefit from it.
A 401(k) offers several powerful retirement benefits, including tax advantages, employer matching contributions, catch-up contributions, and long-term investment growth. Understanding these benefits o...
I'm hanging out with my four-year-old grandson, he's on my lap talking away, but my mind was elsewhere. I was thinking about the future. I wasn't focused on him at all, but rather an important convers...
Retiring at 60 feels like a clean plan. Work ends, savings take over, and Social Security fills the gap later. What most people do not realize is that decision has already changed their benefit. In th...
Should I just rent furnished places in both location for six months each? I don’t want to buy, leaving a property for six months at a time. I want to be in climate that allows me to be outside enjoyin...
Switching from saving to withdrawing has been harder than we expected. We finally hit our number and retired, but now I’m unsure what kind of monthly or yearly reviews I should be doing. We’re already...
IRAs now hold a $9 trillion surplus over 401(k)s, largely due to rollovers. Learn how to secure your retirement savings against legal risks and hidden fees.
Some employers are suspending or scaling back retirement contributions, leaving workers with new questions about savings, taxes, and long-term planning.
Balanced funds simplify investing while you’re saving. But proportional withdrawals can limit flexibility in retirement when it matters most. The post Balanced Funds: Are They a Good Choice in Retirem...
Should we sign up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and embrace even more healthcare paperwork? We'd rather plan vacations than track receipts.
Diligent savers who take steps to capitalize on these tax-saving opportunities can keep more of their wealth and even help build a tax-efficient legacy.
Jeremy Keil walks through three critical questions future retirees can answer before their paycheck stops Most people spend decades preparing for retirement by focusing on one number: How much have I ...
UK 56M, I have worked abroad for the last 8 years and plan to work as long as my body allows, but at least up until UK state pension age, mainly because I had kids later in life (they're going to Uni ...
My husband's new diagnosis has me reeling; how do I protect our $1.6 million savings?
How does your nest egg compare? Explore the average retirement savings by age in 2026 and learn expert strategies to catch up if you're falling behind.
We asked financial advisers if this couple should cut expenses or borrow money to host this summer.
Discover the key differences between saving and investing and how your choice impacts your ability to retire. Learn how to balance these to retire comfortably.
(No, not the go-go, slo-go, no-go adage) I just got my letter from Social Security saying, it’s time, bud, apply to claim your benefits. I’ll be 70 in a few months. For the last 2.5 years, my wife and...
Roger Whitney kicks off a new series on decluttering for retirement, explaining how the accumulation of “stuff”—from physical belongings to financial accounts to relationships—can unconsciously shape ...
Author, podcaster and financial advisor Tyson Ray explains the importance of knowing your financial advisor’s succession plan and what happens to you when they retire. “If something happens to you, wh...
Spot Social Security scam emails before they cost you. Learn the red flags, how imposters trick seniors, and simple steps to protect your identity and savings.
When I started working out of college, I had one stream of income. My job. Now that I’m in my ... Read more
How trading your savings today will give you a permanent raise tomorrow.
Keeping too much money in savings may feel safe, but over time inflation and missed investment growth can quietly undermine retirement readiness.