Planning

The personal finance articles in this section cover taxes, retirement planning, the use of financial advisors, and estate planning.

Financial planning and personal finance are undertakings where you adopt habits today so that you are better off in the future. To effectively manage your money, you need to set goals and make the right financial decisions today with regards to your spending, income, and savings so that you are set up for whatever the future holds.

Maintaining a personal financial plan is meant to be a part of your life like eating well and getting exercise. However, managing money is not as well integrated into as many people’s routines as physical fitness – even though the research shows that people with written plans feel more confident and have less stress.

Plans enable you to make better decisions, develop better financial habits, and have improved financial outcomes.

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32 Mostly Unbreakable Rules of Personal Finance

Managing money can seem complicated. Personal finance Rules make navigating your choices simpler.

February 18, 2024
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Average Retirement Age: Most People Are Working Longer than You Might Think

The average retirement age is… Find out and discover how to determine when you can securely retire… Age 50? 62? 75?

February 14, 2024
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Still Working? Consider 12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement Savings

Consider all the strategies for maximizing saving opportunities while you are working.

February 12, 2024
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Tax Talk Made Simple: A Useful Guide Tax Lingo and Strategies

Gain valuable insights into common tax terms and some of the most popular strategies for reducing what you pay.

February 8, 2024
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The No Regret Retirement: Make Sure You Are Happy with the Big Decision

You don’t want to and can’t afford to get retirement wrong. Here are tips to make sure you are ready, willing and able to have a retirement without regrets.

February 8, 2024
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Luck Is More Important Than Talent and Hard Work For Financial Success: Explore 10 Ways To Get Luckier

The research is clear, luck is more important to success than hard work and intelligence. Find out why and explore 10 ways to get luckier.

January 31, 2024
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How to Breakthrough the Top 3 Mental Roadblocks to Retirement Success

You need a retirement plan even if you don’t want one. Here are 3 tips for overcoming the mental blocks to achieving a secure financial future!

January 30, 2024
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Revisiting Your Estate Plan: Ensuring Your Wishes are Fulfilled

Revisit your estate values and plans annually to make sure everything is up to date and to ensure your long term wishes are fulfilled.

January 25, 2024
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Podcast:  Financial Well-Being: A Holistic Approach with Brian Portnoy from Shaping Wealth

Steve talks with Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth. They discuss how holistic well-being fits within the context of financial planning.

January 25, 2024
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Making Sense of Financial Jargon: 15 Key Financial Terms to Know to Plan a Successful Future

Here are a few commonly misunderstood financial terms across investments, taxes, insurance, retirement, and estate planning.

January 18, 2024
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How to Live a Long Life: 15 Habits of Happy and Healthy Aging 

You know diet and exercise can help you live a long life. Have you also developed the social, emotional and financial habits you need to thrive?

January 4, 2024
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Financial Goals and Resolutions: Prepare for a Great 2024 and Beyond

Set financial goals and resolutions for 2024. Here are 28 things to consider to set yourself up for a secure and happy future.

January 4, 2024
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Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 2023

Top retirement articles covered averages, happiness, fears, regrets, and more related to achieving a secure future.

December 26, 2023
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How Worry Tricks You into Worrying More and How to Feel Good About Your Financial Future

Worrying is not the solution to financial stress. Find out about the one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future.

December 20, 2023
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A Guide to Managing Sudden Wealth: Key Financial Considerations

Inheriting money? Won the lottery? Here is what you need to know for long-term financial security after experiencing a sudden wealth event. 

December 20, 2023
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20+ Eye-Opening Scenarios to Try with a Comprehensive Retirement Planning Tool!

Explore 20 scenarios to try with the NewRetirement Planner. These will increase your planning know-how and build your financial confidence.

December 14, 2023
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The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why You Should Use One When Planning Your Retirement

Estimating your longevity with a best life expectancy calculator is a great way to improve your retirement financial and lifestyle projections. Start now!

December 14, 2023
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Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2023 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2024 and Beyond

Use this retirement checklist of 25 wise things to do before each year’s end to set yourself up for a great 2024 and a secure future.

December 7, 2023
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Holiday Gift Guide: Great Financial Wellness and Investment Gifts for Everyone in the Family (Even the Kids)

This gift guide is focused on helping you give long term financial success and happiness to everyone on your list, young and old.

December 6, 2023

Estimates for Your 2023 Data Are Now Available in the NewRetirement Planner

The NewRetirement Planner now shows an estimate for your 2023 year-end numbers. The 2023 values are available on all charts.

November 30, 2023
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Plan Your Dreams: 11 Guidelines for Building a Financial Plan for the Life You Want

The most important part of your financial plan isn’t your rate of return. It is planning your dreams – whatever is important to you.

November 30, 2023
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Are You an “Emotionally Intelligent” Investor?

Successful investing is not all about numbers and analysis. Emotions can help and hurt your financial security. Learn how!

November 30, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Using Your Home as an Inheritance for Your Heirs

Explore some of the issues around the family home and how it works as an inheritance.

November 22, 2023
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7 Reasons to De-Clutter Your Home for Retirement

Explore why de-cluttering is the ultimate retirement and estate planning task. 7 compelling reasons to clean out your closets this year.

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November 21, 2023

NewRetirement Planner

Take financial wellness into your own hands and do it yourself retirement planning: easy, comprehensive, reliable.