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22 Unique Ways to Save Money That Most People Overlook
Mar 27 2025
If you’ve ever tried cutting back on spending but still felt like your money disappears too fast, you’re not alone. Traditional budgeting helps, but sticking to the same old advice doesn&r...
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21 Reasons Why America’s Poor Stay Poor
Mar 20 2025
Poverty isn’t just about working harder or spending smarter. If it were that simple, millions of people wouldn’t be stuck in the same financial hole, generation after generation. The truth...
dadisfire.com
The new baby boom: Inside the $358 billion product market
Mar 20 2025
Babies are big business: The global baby products market was estimated at $357.9 billion in 2024, with two-income families in the U.S. spending as much as $23,380 yearly on average bringing up babies....
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Price check: Find out which states spend the most on groceries
Mar 20 2025
While soaring egg prices and picked-over egg aisles seem to dominate the headlines, supermarket prices on the whole are on a steady climb, and consumers in some states are spending more than others....
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All About That Process
Mar 15 2025
The future isn’t going to happen as you (or your financial advisor) assume, and your spending goals and actual spending are likely to change over time. Therefore, as previously discussed in our ...
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488: From Accumulating to Spending: 20 Lessons for a Happy & Successful Retirement with Christine Benz
Mar 11 2025
Today, I'm very excited to welcome Christine Benz back to the podcast. Christine is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. She has become a trusted voice in the indus...
retirewithpurpose.com
Awaken Your Inner Vulture Investor To Survive And Thrive
Mar 08 2025
With fears of a recession rising again largely thanks to the Trump administration’s aggressive policy measures—tariffs, spending cuts, aggressive layoffs, and an increasingly combative tra...
financialsamurai.com
? Acting Social Security Chief Talks About Spending Cuts (AARP Article)
Mar 06 2025
FROM THE ARTICLE: Acting Social Security Chief Says Agency Moves Will ‘Prioritize Customer Service’. Dudek addresses spending cuts, office closures, data privacy fears in response to AARP ...
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
Mar 05 2025
If spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be be for you. Because you don’t want to be the richest person in the graveyard....
kiplinger.com
The Best Retirement Spending Stories I've Heard This Year
Mar 04 2025
Are You Spending Your Money on What Truly Matters? A few weeks ago, I challenged you to do the most important thing you can with your money this year—not Roth conversions, not optimizing Social ...
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21 Ways to Invest in Yourself Without Spending Much
Mar 03 2025
Most people think investing in themselves requires big money. That’s a lazy excuse. The smartest investment isn’t in stocks, real estate, or business ventures, it’s in leveling up yo...
dadisfire.com
The Unsung Economic Engine: Retiree Pension Spending
Mar 03 2025
Retiree spending powered by U.S. private and public sector defined benefit pensions is substantial: $1.5 trillion in economic output, supporting 7.1 million jobs....
forbes.com
REPLAY | The Surprisingly Hardest Part of Retirement
Mar 03 2025
For countless retirees, the greatest challenge isn't saving money, but spending it. After years of diligent saving, the transition to drawing down those hard-earned funds can be fraught with anxiety a...
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One Simple Tip to Make Spending Easy in Retirement
Feb 25 2025
One of the biggest ironies in retirement is that the people who save and invest the most often struggle the most with actually spending their money in retirement. In this video, I’ll walk you th...
buzzsprout.com
This Fintech’s Visa Card Keeps Grandpa From Blowing His Nest Egg
Feb 23 2025
True Link Financial offers a debit card with spending controls expressly designed for people with dementia, other cognitive deficits or addiction issues....
forbes.com
Root Talks: How to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset and Start Spending in Retirement
Feb 20 2025
You’ve worked hard, built wealth, and reached financial security… so why is it still so hard to spend? In this episode, we dive into the unexpected challenge of shifting from a saver&rsqu...
buzzsprout.com
Podcast Appearance And A New Show!
Feb 13 2025
Just a quick note today about some appearances around the internet! I’m on The Struggle Is Real podcast this week. I talk about frugality, spending experiments (including the joy of failure), an...
1500days.com
The Hidden Money Traps That Could Derail Your Retirement
Feb 13 2025
If you're spending a lot of your day scrolling on social media or glued to cable news, you might feel like your emotions are running a little high right now. Major life transitions can also cause our ...
keenonretirement.libsyn.com
Your Retirement Savings and Spending Should Change Under Trump
Feb 12 2025
These five strategies will safeguard your retirement savings and spending during this period of rapid change....
kiplinger.com
Going from a Saving to a Spending Mindset: How to Stop Worrying, Retire, and Enjoy It
Jan 31 2025
You, like many Boldin users, might have enough to retire, but are scared to start spending. Get 7 tips for moving to a spending mindset. The post Going from a Saving to a Spending Mindset: How to Stop...
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16 Ways to Stop Wasting Money and Save More for Retirement (Like $100,000 More)
Jan 24 2025
It's easy to overlook dumb spending, pay hidden fees, or get scammed. Avoid the most common ways people waste money and save more for your retirement. The post 16 Ways to Stop Wasting Money and Save M...
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Where do the biggest spenders live? Connecticut tops the list at $7,068 monthly
Jan 24 2025
While American consumers are feeling more optimistic, spending varies across the map depending on income, cost of living, savings habits, and other factors....
empower.com
GLP-1 medications: Transforming health and spending habits
Jan 24 2025
Appetite-suppressing medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepboundare reshaping more than waistlines — they’re transforming personal budgets, food habits, and even the economy....
empower.com
Retirement Researcher Advocates Actuarial Concepts for Adjusting Spending in Retirement
Jan 19 2025
Dr. David Blanchett, Head of Retirement Research at PGIM DC Solutions, has been recently active on LinkedIn, advocating his 2022 paper “Redefining the Optimal Retirement Income Strategy.” ...
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Child Tax Credit, Childcare Tax Credit, and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Jan 18 2025
Raising children is ultra-expensive, but there are ways that your kids can save you money when you're paying your income taxes. The post Child Tax Credit, Childcare Tax Credit, and Childcare Flexible ...
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Jan 17 2025
Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle....
kiplinger.com
Retirement Spending Is Ridiculously Tax Advantaged
Jan 15 2025
It can be pretty amazing how much income one can have in retirement while paying very little tax at all. Here are 16 examples. The post Retirement Spending Is Ridiculously Tax Advantaged appeared firs...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Why It Might Be Time for a Spending Break
Dec 26 2024
America, it may be time to hit pause on spending. Even if just for a little while. The statistics from Clever speak volumes: Nearly three-quarters of Americans (71%) have regrets about their spending,...
401kmaneuver.com
The Sunday Best (12/22/2024)
Dec 22 2024
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Sunday Best, where we explore the nuances of determining a safe retirement spending ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Take Charge of Retirement Spending With This Simple Strategy
Dec 22 2024
To make sure you're in control of retirement spending, rather than the other way around, allocate funds to just three purposes: income, protection and legacy....
kiplinger.com
Why You May Need To Rethink Your Retirement, Work, And Spending
Dec 20 2024
Living a long time in retirement with limited financial resources means you’ll need to be resourceful and creative to live long and well....
forbes.com
Bonds and Annuities, Social Security and Retirement Spending - 508
Dec 18 2024
John in Pennsylvania doesn’t have bonds in his investment portfolio. Should he add them, and if so, where? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 508 with Joe Anderson...
purefinancial.com
The 12 Best Things Rich Retirees Do
Dec 17 2024
From prioritizing spending and investing to using debt wisely and developing a giving attitude, rich retirees develop habits to live by....
kiplinger.com
Should You use a Dynamic Process with Guardrails to Keep Spending on Track in Retirement? Yes, But Not with a Monte Carlo Model Typically Used by Financial Advisors
Dec 16 2024
This post is a follow-up to our post of March 7, 2021 and several other of our posts and articles noting that a model like the Actuarial Financial Planner (AFP) is a better model to use when employing...
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Plans to spending more in Retirement
Dec 09 2024
My wife and I have lived most of our lives cutting back and working hard and being fiscal responsible. As we look forward to retirement, we want to enjoy it and not just maintain. It seems most articl...
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How to Plan for 35 Years of Retirement Spending With Smart Roth Conversions - 506
Dec 03 2024
What’s a safe withdrawal rate for Wine Guy and Wine Gal in Sonoma California to have 35 years of “guaranteed” retirement spending? How aggressively should they convert their retireme...
purefinancial.com
The Actuarial Approach--Better Than The 4% Rule, Simpler Than Monte Carlo Modeling and More Effective Than Either
Nov 25 2024
Looking to keep your spending on track and consistent with your spending goals in retirement? Forget the 4% Rule and complicated Monte Carlo simulations. Use the same basic approach/process that actua...
howmuchcaniaffordtospendinretirement.blogspot.com
Half of Retirees Stress Over Spending Retirement Savings
Nov 24 2024
Roy Gori will stay on as an advisor at Manulife after retirement to support the transition...
401kspecialistmag.com
Americans Spend More on Streaming Services Than Retirement
Nov 24 2024
Close to half of respondents in a First Merchants Bank study listed streaming as a spending…...
401kspecialistmag.com
468: The Psychology of Spending More in Retirement to Increase Happiness with Dr. Michael Finke
Nov 18 2024
Today, I’m talking to Dr. Michael Finke. Michael is the Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services. His research is focused on retirement income planning, retir...
retirewithpurpose.com
SEC Docks Invesco Advisers $17.5M for Misleading ESG Statements
Nov 14 2024
New Spending in Retirement study shows big increase in spending more than they can afford…...
401kspecialistmag.com
1 in 3 Guilty of Overspending in Retirement: EBRI
Nov 14 2024
New Spending in Retirement study shows big increase in spending more than they can afford…...
401kspecialistmag.com
Retirees, a Rich Life Does Not Require Spending More Money
Nov 11 2024
Spending is a poor proxy for enjoyment and life satisfaction. The best things in life are nearly free. Don't worry whether you're "underspending." Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to ma...
thefinancebuff.com
3 Ways to Reduce Spending on Phone Number Location Tracking Services
Nov 02 2024
Hey there! Are you looking for an effective way to track someone's whereabouts without breaking the bank? We get it. If you need to find your kid's location right now, spending hours searching through...
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Obsessing about NOT spending money
Oct 27 2024
I'm 66, my wife is 63. We're both semi-retired. I've spent SO much time in the last few years about figuring out how long our retirement savings will last. Yesterday she (a non-smoker) was diagnosed w...
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7 Common Retirement Spending Mistakes To Avoid
Oct 18 2024
There’s a lot to consider when building a retirement income portfolio and avoiding common spending mistakes. Take the time to do the job right!...
forbes.com
Building Relationships with Grandkids: Make the Most of Your Time with Them
Oct 15 2024
Whether your grandkids live next door or states away, it is likely you will want to make the most of every second you spend with them. Spending quality time with your grandchildren can be one of the m...
baby-boomer-retirement.com
How to Overcome Fears of Spending in Retirement
Oct 01 2024
Ben has been a saver his entire life, which helped position him for an early retirement at the age of 53. Yet, he faces a big challenge. Having maintained his modest lifestyle, Ben’s comfortable...
buzzsprout.com
How to Overcome Fears of Spending in Retirement
Sep 25 2024
Ben has been a saver his entire life, which helped position him for an early retirement at the age of 53. Yet, he faces a big challenge. Having maintained his modest lifestyle, Ben’s comfortable...
buzzsprout.com
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