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The 30-year retirement rule is outdated. Is your tax strategy ready for what comes next?
I critique the popular investment strategy known as Risk Parity, noting that it is filled with misconceptions and inefficiencies. The author argues that recent performance has been disappointing, espe...
Here's a framework for judging popular tax strategies by their effort-adjusted return to help determine if a tax strategy is right for you. The post Which Tax Strategies Are Actually Worth Your Time? ...
Retirement investing is all about discipline. Pick a strategy that’s optimized for maximum returns and lowest cost, then deploy it, and let time compound your wealth. Many DIY investors choose a passi...
The S&P 500 has been a portfolio staple for generations. But how should an index ETF actually fit into your retirement strategy? Here is what experts say.
Market downturns don't just trigger a dip in your account balance — they test your emotional resolve. Having a well-built strategy can help you stay the course.
Keen on Retirement listener "Joe" is 51 and his wife is 60. They are thinking about an early retirement before either of them turns 65. Joe wrote in asking about the best strategy for coordinating Soc...
This Roth retirement savings strategy allows high earners to sock away up to $72,000 a year — if their workplace plan permits it.
This podcast episode discusses the Rule of 55 retirement strategy, as well as listener questions about the risks of linking financial accounts to budgeting apps like YNAB, strategies for optimizing Tr...
Everyone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.
Understand how projected Social Security funding shortfalls could affect your claiming strategy, potential benefit cuts and the best age to file based on your situation.
It's worth a long, frank discussion with your parents and any other potential heirs to figure out the best way to increase family wealth. The post Working with Your Parents to Get Richer appeared firs...
Wife and I are retired and trying to decide on SS timing. I'm 61, she's 64. Using open social security, it shows that the best strategy is her now (probably passed the window already) and me at 70. Th...
Learn how Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) may reduce taxes on employer stock held in a 401(k) and when this often-overlooked retirement strategy may apply.
Rather than fixating on a savings goal, pre-retirees should focus on building an income strategy that accounts for actual expenses and can adapt to changes.
Qualified charitable distributions are the best way for those 70 1/2 and older to donate. But people often do not maximize the benefits or fall into some traps.
Thanks to sequence of returns risk, the investing strategy that helped you accumulate a healthy sum for your retirement can work against you once you quit work.
Long-term care insurance can help offset one of the biggest financial blind spots in retirement. But timing and strategy are everything.
After watching my children navigate a much less forgiving economic environment than we had, I've found the best way I could help them. The post Creating a Family Resilience and Emergency Fund for Rare...
It is impossible to beat the stock market. But if you want to divest your retirement of Elon Musk-related companies, here is the best way to do so.
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.
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...
Football can teach retirement investors a lot about managing risk. And if predictions of a markets slump are accurate, one strategy will be particularly useful.
Too rich for basic financial advice but not rich enough for private client services? What's the best way to plug the "middle wealthy" retirement planning gap?
Planning to live to 95? Why your retirement strategy needs a 'healthspan' reset.
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.
Outliving your money is the real risk. Learn how longevity can quietly derail even the most well planned retirement strategy.
Women should personalize their Social Security claiming strategy and run the numbers after considering life expectancy, tax situation and existing assets.
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,...
We all know we need to have an emergency fund, mine is around 6-8 months of expenses, but what's your strategy for if and when you dip into it, how do you go about replenishing it when you're on a tig...
"Carl and Jane" have eight million bucks, and their advisor is suggesting a 130/30 long-short investing strategy. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on whether this is a smart tax mov...
If you plan to punch the clock for the final time decades before "standard" retirement age, you need a financial strategy that goes beyond just saving. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitb...
An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees.
Get insights for the best way to use your money. What are the pros and cons of paying off mortgage vs. investing? The post Should You Pay Off Mortgage or Invest? appeared first on Boldin.
While time is running out to make Roth conversions before the end of the taxable year, consider taking your time and developing a long-term strategy....
Is your financial plan fit for purpose — or is your adviser peddling an outdated strategy? When you see these red flags, it's time for a second opinion.Evan...
Meeting your goals is more likely if you stick to your strategy despite market volatility and scary headlines. Consistency makes a difference....
Should the new temporary senior tax deduction change your Roth conversion strategy? Joe and Big Al spitball for Chris in Maple Grove, Minnesota, who wonders whether to keep converting to Roth now that...
Tax planning often slips to the bottom of our financial to-do lists—until a surprise bill or missed opportunity crops up. But behind the scenes, the right process for an ongoing tax strategy can...
In this episode, we tackle Richard's question about why it might make sense to use IRA (non-Roth) accounts first to pay for long-term care expenses. We'll explain the reasoning behind this strategy, i...
Retirement can be stressful, especially when the markets are unpredictable. In this episode, we'll talk about a simple strategy to give you peace of mind and financial stability in retirement. You'll ...
Addressing your burnout is not just personal self-care. It’s a financial wellness strategy. Here's why you should take it very seriously. The post Burnout Is Expensive: The Financial Case for Pr...
Tax planning often slips to the bottom of our financial to-do lists—until a surprise bill or missed opportunity crops up. But behind the scenes, the right process for an ongoing tax strategy can...
The best strategy for when to claim Social Security benefits resides in a wide zone. It doesn't matter much when you choose a date within the zone. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I use to m...
Traditionally, the best way to manage a portfolio is to use a fixed asset allocation. But that's not the only way to manage your bonds. The post Bond Allocation: Fixed Amount vs. Percentage appeared f...
Kanwal Sarai of “Simply Investing” explains his 12 rules for dividend investing and how this strategy could be used in retirement planning....
I'm 60 - don't plan on taking 401k withdrawals until about 65 - still working and planning to "adding to the pile" for a few more years My question is what is the best monthly withdrawal strategy? Say...
Tiktok, Reels, and Facebook, are all relentlessly targeting me with ads for a new retirement strategy that does not include annuities, life insurance, 401(k)s, IRAs, and proposes to me that it will ge...