We have announced this before, but it is true again: the NewRetirement Planner is now better than ever. We are VERY excited to announce the availability of 7 big powerful new features — some part of the PlannerPlus launch — a new premium subscription service. All of these new features are part of our continued…
Retirement Planning News, Information and Guidance
Are You Ready to Catch the Early Retirement Wave? The Big Takeaways… About half of Americans retire early, between the ages of 61 and 65. For younger people, FiRE (Financial Independence, Early Retirement) is a movement gaining significant traction for its ability to let people live the lives they want from a young age. The…
Retirement planning has never been more complicated. With changes in the economy and uncertain times ahead, you might think you need a finance degree to get it right. But then again, it’s never been so simple. Fortunately, there are tools called retirement calculators that help clear the murky water. A quick Google search will show…
Episode 9 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Ben Carlson — the author of A Wealth of Common Sense (both the book and the blog). Ben discusses his perspective on investing, his work writing and managing money, and the present and future of wealth management. Listen Now: Don’t miss out…
Don’t Worry… Be Happy… About Your Retirement!!! You can be happy in retirement The Big Takeaways… There are several financial strategies you can use to manage stress, like increasing savings and being proactive about your debt. Reserving time to focus on your happiness can help relieve stress in other areas of your life. The NewRetirement…
Episode 8 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Chris Mamula — a “Financial Independence Retirement Early” (FIRE) proponent and writer for both Can I Retire Yet? and Eat the Financial Elephant. Chris discusses his journey from a “normal” guy to becoming financially independent at 41 years old. In this interview he addresses potential…
Earlier this week I traveled to Chicago to attend the Retirement Income Summit — a financial advisor industry conference focused on the latest ideas about how to improve and secure retirement income. I saw presentations, met up with insiders in the financial services industry and found a few ideas to help you have a better…
To gain financial independence for retirement, use the lessons of those who have retired early… like really early… The Big Takeaways… Financial independence can be achieved, but it’s about combining lifestyle ambitions with reasonable financial strategies. Financial independence comes with some sacrifice, so it’s important to consider the consequences before committing yourself to an early…
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…
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…
