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I (62yr) retired and still trying to find myself and my daily routine. When I retired, my gut told me not to really tell everyone, just immediate family that I retired. Of course, I did let out the ne...
IDK how much I can share here. You never know if someone you know is also here. After 28 years, I'm done. If the work were not so horrible, and the company so greedy, I'd probably stay and make it a f...
"Chase and Ryder" are 56 and 55 with $5 million saved and huge pensions the day they retire. So why are they so nervous about pulling the trigger? That's today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast numb...
Afternoon all - A few days ago, I saw a video from a fianancial consultant who was advocating that if you own a home you should consider selling it when you retire, take the proceeds from the sell and...
So I see every now and then, someone will say "I worked until I was 70" or "I'm 68 and still working". Why? Is it because you have/had to financially? Or is it that you have/had a pretty low stress ca...
Tuesday, April 07 - Monday, April 13, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 19 25 comments Retired folks: Best time of year to save money on home improvement projects? Top Comments score com...
We're 67 with $5.8 million after years of scrimping. I want to spend $300K on much-needed home renovations and a new car. How do I get my wife to say "yes"?
My 62 year old wife is being treated for stage three breast cancer, and she is currently receiving care via Medicaid. She does not have any income of her own, she is not now receiving any Social Secur...
Played competitive tennis for about 30 years. Stopped two years ago, not by choice. The knees made the decision for me. I thought retirement would at least mean I could sleep through the night. It has...
I am retiring at 60, and I’m starting to feel like I’ve fulfilled my purpose. I’ve raised two kids who are great people. They are on their own, living their life, and headed down paths that should mak...
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 ...
I am not yet retired but getting my ducks in order. I am a NYS teacher. If I retire at 62 I need to pay for my own insurance until Medicare at 65. The school’s health insurance for both my husband and...
We are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
[Long] This might be one of those “Shut up, good problem to have” things, but I honestly don’t have a grip on it. I’ve been retired for 2.5 years and in 6 months, I’ll claim Social Security when I hit...
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...
Are Roth conversions worth it? We'll find out, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 576. TJ in PA is gonna have huge capital gains. Joe and Big Al spitball on whether it's worth it for him...
(65M) in good health here, urging all my friends to be careful around the house, as danger lurks where we least expect it and we don’t heal like we used to. Two days ago I nonchalantly headed downstai...
Since 2009, I've been writing about all the ups and downs of my financial independence journey, the good and the bad. What I can clearly say is that who you partner with in life is one of the most imp...
From what I’ve read it’s my understanding if I claim a SS Survivors benefit the amount is based on a percentage of my spouse’s SS benefit at age 67 (FRA). If I claim the benefit at age 60 it would be ...
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?
We are looking to downsize from a 4500sf home. Naturally, that will mean giving up space, but we’re having a hard time prioritizing. Every room in our current home is spacious and we have lots of stor...
Brigadier General Michael Meese details the critical decisions military families must make before retirement. Transitioning into retirement is a major life change for anyone. But for military families...
Even with our solid nest egg, it's not clear if we should self-insure or buy long-term care insurance.
When you die, your 401(k) only passes to the named beneficiary. Spouses can roll the account into their own IRA, but most non-spouse beneficiaries must withdraw the funds within 10 years, which can tr...
Hi everyone! My husband and I were having a fun conversation about what to do with our RMD dollars when they start coming in (we are 5 years out so it’s just a fun question, not advice). We both love ...
This parent could use help planning a tour of colleges across the country. Is AI up for the challenge?
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA focus on Social Security claiming strategies as part of the retirement spitballs, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 574. Bijou Plutus and her ...
I (F, 62) unexpectedly inherited my mother's house and some small investments which have enabled me to retire. It's been a tough year with Mom's death, house sale, all her 'stuff', my husband's job di...
She thinks we should reconsider because of the political and economic situation. I want to go now. Who's right?
I have never felt less ready, but more needful, to retire. I am soon to be 66, and have really only had 3 "career" jobs since graduating college at age 22. The first one lasted over 30 years, it was s...
We retired last year at 67 with $3.1 million. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the travel I want to plan. Help!
We retired with $4.6 million. Even so, our Medicare Advantage plan limits coverage when we travel or want to see a specialist. How can I convince my wife to switch?
Looking for input, as one or more of you have have experienced my situation, and I’m not sure where to go next. Background: husband, 60, retiring next January, originally from nyc moved around a lot g...
Hello. I was feeling pretty low 3 weeks ago, after my job of almost 26 years ended on January 30. What has helped me so far: Daily exercise. Walking 5 days a week, and dumbbells for upper body 2 days ...
We asked wealth planners if "tithing" (donating 10%) in retirement could be done prudently.
If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage.
A longtime friend of mine visited last week. She plans to retire in three years, while I’ve been retired for almost six years. She told me that after she retires from her current career, she’d like to...
We asked wealth planners how to protect a nest egg when one spouse is a spendthrift.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
Recently, a home in the beautiful Forest Hill neighborhood of San Francisco was listed for $2.4 million. It had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a modest 2,250 square feet. The home had been remode...
Tuesday, February 24 - Monday, March 02, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 85 309 comments Choosing to continue to work: Reasons? 24 155 comments Have you/do you plan to downsize your ca...