Episode 6 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Karsten Jeske (also known as Big ERN). Steve and Karsten discuss Karsten’s mega financial background and his journey to financial independence. Listen Now: Don’t miss out on future episodes: subscribe on iTunes subscribe on Stitcher And, join our private Facebook Group to discuss this…
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Were you the kid in kindergarten that secretly ate paste in the corner? Or were you the one solving all the math equations from the end of the book on your first day in class? (I knew those kids. Both of them were in my class – and I’m not yet admitting to being one…
If you are worried about paying for retirement, it is worth evaluating the pros and cons of annuities. An annuity is an insurance product that pays out income. You make an investment in the annuity and then it makes payments to you, giving you a dependable income stream during retirement. Pros of Annuities Annuities offer…
Beeeep beeeep beeeep… Ugh. The alarm clock. It’s Monday morning and you don’t even want to move, let alone get up, get ready, and head off to work. But…you’re an adult. So, like the past 30, 40 or 50 years, you climb out of bed, put on your classy clothes that you hate, and head…
We boomers were never average. As the “me” generation, our uniqueness is a badge of honor. However, approximately 10,000 of us transition to retirement everyday. And, while we each have specific goals, ideas and financial circumstances, there are some things that apply to us all. Here is some exceptional retirement advice advice for the average guy,…
Scarcity can be a big problem in all kinds of situations, including retirement. You’re busy – probably more so than you’ve ever been. There are meetings to attend, important emails unread, and looming deadlines that seem more and more impossible with each passing day. You have absolutely no time to yourself, and you do everything…
Episode 5 is an interview with personal finance and investing legend Bill Bernstein. Steve and Bill discuss the hurdles between you and a secure retirement and how to overcome them. Hosted by Steve Chen, founder of NewRetirement, the NewRetirement Podcast offers interviews about the wise use of both money and time in retirement. We explore…
If you want to have a good retirement, you need to figure out what that means to you. Do some life planning for retirement, set goals and create a plan that allows you to achieve exactly what you want. What do most of us want? It is usually pretty simple a: Happy retirement. Healthy retirement….
Social Security and working: believe it or not, the two are more or less completely compatible with each other. You can absolutely get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, there are a few things that you do need to know. There Might Be Penalties: Work Penalties Will Be Determined by…
Your longevity is one of the most significant unknowable factors that determine how much you need for retirement, how much you can spend, how much time you have to do the things you want to do and more. Estimating your longevity using one of the best life expectancy calculators can be a good way to improve…
