I Have $1 Million and I Still Can’t Afford to Retire! December 1, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Millionaires are nearly as worried as average savers about their retirement. Find out why. Read more about I Have $1 Million and I Still Can’t Afford to Retire!
15 Pros and Cons of Dividend Stocks for Retirement Savings December 1, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Too good to be true? Explore 15 pros and cons of dividend stocks. Good for retirement income, but also expensive, confusing, and risky. Read more about 15 Pros and Cons of Dividend Stocks for Retirement Savings
A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie November 17, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Do you have all the ingredients and the right recipe for financial success? It needn’t be complicated. In fact, it can be as easy as pie. Read more about A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie
The 23 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future November 17, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Want a short cut to a wealthy and happy retirement? These 23 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future. Read more about The 23 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future
How Gratitude Improves Your Financial Wellness (and Health Too): Happy Thanksgiving! November 16, 2022byKathleen Coxwell The holidays are a time to be thankful and practice gratitude. Science says it’s good for your emotional, physical, and financial well being. Read more about How Gratitude Improves Your Financial Wellness (and Health Too): Happy Thanksgiving!
A Powerful Retirement Saving Secret: Use Tax Advantaged Catch Up Contributions When Over 50 November 10, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Catch up contributions are the IRS’s way of making it easier for savers age 50 and up to tuck away enough retirement savings. Read more about A Powerful Retirement Saving Secret: Use Tax Advantaged Catch Up Contributions When Over 50
3 Psychological Secrets to Coping with Financial Anxiety November 10, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Financial stress is the #1 source of anxiety. Use these 3 easy tactics from psychology to feel and do better with your money. Read more about 3 Psychological Secrets to Coping with Financial Anxiety
How Do You Compare? Average Cash, Savings, Home Equity and Other Balances November 10, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Worried about money? You’re probably in better shape than average! Compare your balance to the average cash, savings, home equity of others. Read more about How Do You Compare? Average Cash, Savings, Home Equity and Other Balances
Rethink Retirement: 12 Facts and Fictions Worth Understanding for a Better Future November 3, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Here are 12 ways you might want to rethink retirement to be better prepared for what lies ahead. Read more about Rethink Retirement: 12 Facts and Fictions Worth Understanding for a Better Future
5 Ways to Tap Home Equity in Retirement and 7 Times When it May Be a Good Idea to Do So November 3, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Have financial holes in your retirement plan (like not enough savings or unknown risks? See if you should use home equity to fill them. Read more about 5 Ways to Tap Home Equity in Retirement and 7 Times When it May Be a Good Idea to Do So
13 Terribly Frightening Retirement Facts (And Why You May Not Actually Need to Barricade the Doors Against These Goblins ) October 27, 2022byKathleen Coxwell if you’re near retirement age, then perhaps what scares you more than spiders and goblins is your financial future. Read more about 13 Terribly Frightening Retirement Facts (And Why You May Not Actually Need to Barricade the Doors Against These Goblins )
11 Bold Tips to Help You Enjoy Retirement: Plan for an Fantastically Happy Future October 20, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Only half of retirees actually enjoy retirement. Here are 11 ideas to help you achieve the happiness and fun you want. Read more about 11 Bold Tips to Help You Enjoy Retirement: Plan for an Fantastically Happy Future
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? And, Why It’s a Great Retirement Savings Option October 20, 2022byKathleen Coxwell What is a Health Savings Account? Explore 4 ways it saves you money and why you might want to use one for retirement savings. Read more about What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? And, Why It’s a Great Retirement Savings Option
Medicare Open Enrollment: 12 Tips for Getting Great Coverage October 20, 2022byKathleen Coxwell It’s 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment time. Here are 12 tips for getting great coverage and lowering medical costs. Read more about Medicare Open Enrollment: 12 Tips for Getting Great Coverage
What Are the Real and Perceived Threats to Your Financial Security? What Can You Control? October 13, 2022byKathleen Coxwell There is a lot to worry about when it comes to your financial security. Focus on what you can control for greater peace of mind. Read more about What Are the Real and Perceived Threats to Your Financial Security? What Can You Control?
Big Social Security Benefits Increase for 2023: Is it Enough? October 13, 2022byKathleen Coxwell The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2023 is 8.7%. Learn why this might almost feel like enough. Read more about Big Social Security Benefits Increase for 2023: Is it Enough?
Are You Better Off Waiting to Start Social Security Benefits? October 13, 2022byKathleen Coxwell There may be $100,000 reasons to delay the start of Social Security. It’s tempting to start early, but your paycheck increases if you wait. Read more about Are You Better Off Waiting to Start Social Security Benefits?
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: 11 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress October 6, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Don’t worry, be happy… Here are 11 real steps you can take that will enable you to experience less financial stress. Read more about Don’t Worry, Be Happy: 11 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress
How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Can Save You Tax Money October 6, 2022byKathleen Coxwell (QCDs) are a way to help great causes and those in need, but they are also a way to manage your tax exposure and avoid unpleasant surprises. Read more about How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Can Save You Tax Money
Tips for a Snarling Bear Market: Stay Calm, Let the Bear Back Down September 29, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Bear markets aren’t so different from real life bear encounters. With both you want to remain calm and wait for the bear to retreat. Read more about Tips for a Snarling Bear Market: Stay Calm, Let the Bear Back Down
Worried About the Markets? Run Bear Market Scenarios with the Planner September 29, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Explore how to use the Planner to model bear market scenarios. See what might happen over the next year or two with your investments. Read more about Worried About the Markets? Run Bear Market Scenarios with the Planner
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Retire: 26 Lists, Quizzes, and Tips for Making the Best Relocation Decision for You September 29, 2022byKathleen Coxwell The ultimate guide to retirement relocation: 20 best places to retire lists, 6 calculators, and tips to help you find your ideal locale. Read more about The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Retire: 26 Lists, Quizzes, and Tips for Making the Best Relocation Decision for You
10 Major Retirement Costs Overlooked by a Many Americans September 22, 2022byKathleen Coxwell Underestimating expenses is a good way to run out of money. Learn about commonly overlooked retirement expenses. You’ll be surprised by #1. Read more about 10 Major Retirement Costs Overlooked by a Many Americans
How and Why to Pass on Financial Values to Your Heirs September 21, 2022byKathleen Coxwell The best gift to leave heirs isn’t a lot of money. What’s really valuable is to pass along strong financial values and knowledge. Learn how. Read more about How and Why to Pass on Financial Values to Your Heirs
