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Fall spending often increases because back-to-school costs, seasonal expenses, holiday travel, and gift shopping happen within a few months of each other. Preparing for those expenses now may help you...
When it comes to a confident retirement, what if the biggest risk isn't running out of money, but waiting too long to enjoy it? As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, author Mike Drak explores: Why...
Federal Reserve, JPMorgan, and Boldin’s own planning data point to the same story for millionaire retirement spending. Here’s the math. The post Millionaire Retirees Spend $70,000 to $120,000 a Year. ...
What if budgeting wasn't about restriction, but about giving every dollar a purpose? This week, Roger sits down with Jesse Mecham, founder of YNAB (You Need A Budget), to discuss the power of intentio...
Retirement planning is often dominated by withdrawal rules, Monte Carlo probabilities, and portfolio‑centric heuristics. But none of these tools directly measure the core financial question every reti...
I recently got an e-mail from a reader who’s on the fence about having kids, wondering why we decided to have a kid, and how they can make the decision. I told him while I couldn’t give them the answe...
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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...
A couple of weeks ago, a relative called me with this question: Should I buy an electric vehicle? She was concerned about high gas prices. I explained to her that since she already had a car that work...
One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I've been think...
Many users have told me they aren’t always sure how to enter their assets and spending liabilities into the Actuarial Financial Planner (AFP) Excel workbooks. That’s completely understandable — the ac...
Though this isn't special to retirement, retirement does tend to accentuate the difference because you're living as you'd like. It's also not unusual at all for spouses to be completely different in t...
With the World Cup on, I've been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on travel league soccer, dreaming their child might one day wear the national team jersey. So...
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...
Preventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.
What tools or methods do you use to keep track of your monthly spending? I prefer organizing my expenses into categories so they align with my overall budget totals each month, which helps me stay on ...
What if I told you that you might be better off spending more?
Households often have assets they expect to use during retirement that are not level streams of income, as well as expenses that are not expected to recur every year. These items need special handling...
This July 4th is America’s 250th birthday, and spending is expected to hit record levels. But budget-friendly 4th of July celebrations are absolutely possible with a little planning. Here are 7 ideas ...
Are you winging your retirement spending? Financial expert Jean Chatzky explains why a lack of a concrete plan is preventing retirees from living their best lives.
I recently met with a 71-year-old retiree who relies on Social Security for a sizable share of her retirement spending. She’s concerned about recent news that the Social Security retirement trust fund...
We have an annual spend of about $70k, but that includes some travel, a fair amount of entertainment, and not really managing things too closely. We know we could also get by in reasonable comfort on ...
We have recently received inquiries as to how to use Copilot to implement the Actuarial Approach. Copilot can use different data sources to provide reasonable results, but we recommend that you provid...
Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional): https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment 11 rapid-fire spitballs today from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, on Your Money, Your Weal...
You've accrued wealth to finally retire, but your "best" retirement involves learning how to enjoy the life your wealth was meant to support. As part of our "Freedom After 50" series, hospice doctor J...
I am 63 and married for 30 years - husband is 67 and retired from corporate 2+ years ago. We are financially sound - our FA says we are in great shape with nothing to worry about and that I can retire...
Hello, I am recently retired. I am not collecting SS yet. I am living off of my wife's small income and a severance I received from work. I have a very healthy 401k balance a few small pensions so we ...
Prudent retirement planning requires using a planning horizon longer than your life expectancy. In prior posts we have recommend using the Actuarial Longevity Illustrator and the three-step process ou...
Retirees can trade financial anxiety for peace of mind by adopting these practical habits that build on structure, flexibility and consistency.
Take the time to reduce your anxiety about spending money in retirement, and you’ll feel better about spending money on things that make you happy.
Most retirement advice isn't wrong. It's incomplete. And following incomplete advice for 30 years is how people end up financially ready for retirement but completely unprepared to live it. I've seen ...
This week in Kiplinger:https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/master-the-art-of-spending-in-retirement No wonder, then, that many retirees at all levels of wealth are pulling the reins ...
My wife and I have been circling this for a couple of years (okay, 5!) and we finally started running countdown timers in our phones: she plans to stop at 59, and me at *ahem* exactly 60.8 (at this po...
Many people find it tough to shift from saving to tapping wealth once they stop work. Here's how to enjoy your money more — without fear of running out.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. I'm 59½ years old. I've worked and saved for decades and am fortunate to be in a very strong financial position. My total portfolio is about $2.6 million, ...
I retired last year and have noticed an interesting change in my grocery shopping habits. When I was working and commuting I generally went shopping once a week and tried to buy everything I needed fo...
Back story: - 2015 Spouse retired at 65 and receives SS. - 2021 I retired at 64.6 and receive a monthly pension and SS. - Prior to retirement, we were able to save ~300K in cash. ~400K in 401. In 2014...
Today, I'm honored to welcome Bill Bengen to the podcast. Bill is widely known as the father of the 4% Rule and as one of the most influential retirement-income researchers in history. His groundbreak...
Reframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.
We recently came across a Monte Carlo modelling tool called the Retirement Probability Simulator (RPS). It is a free tool available at DIYretiree.com that our readers may find useful in their financia...
After a lifetime running a business, spending hours on the golf course, or any other hobby, sounds like a dream retirement. In reality, boredom will soon set in.
Most of us focus on how much to save for retirement, but what you'll spend is just as important, and your spending habits might change more than you expect.
Roger Whitney explores the idea that retirement always involves both excitement and uncertainty. While people spend years gathering information, running projections, and refining plans, there comes a ...
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft Copilot is now an integrated part of our “How Much Can I Afford to Spend in Retirement?” team. Copilot enhances our actuarial approach by providing structured...
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.
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...
I find out spending way more partly because we have more time and focusing on stuff like fixing up house and garden and eating out more though since we are doing that focusing on healthy lower cal pla...
Lucky Lou is 48, burned out and wants to punch at 50. How should he bridge the gap before pensions and Social Security? Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA walk through the Rule of 55, 72(t)s,...
It's easy to lose track of spending when you're focused on your family and career. But this is what you're risking when you don't save or protect your income.