Retirement Planning

Your retirement plan is a roadmap to your future, but like all plans, it is likely to evolve and change over time.

The economy will not behave exactly as you have anticipated and your own life and goals will also change over time.

And, the best retirement planning goes way beyond your savings and investments. Numerous other factors like Social Security, when you stop work, your longevity, home equity, debt, taxes, income sources, inflation, spending, healthcare costs, lifestyle choices, and more may actually represent greater value or be more important than your savings with regards to your overall financial wellness.

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The $7 Trillion Retirement Crisis Is Worsening

The retirement crisis is worsening but it doesn’t mean you’ll never retire. Learn how to cope if you haven’t saved enough.

August 17, 2022

How to Plan for Inflation in Your Long Term Financial Projections

Here are 7 tips for planning for inflation, especially now with rates so high. Learn about long term average inflation and more.

August 4, 2022

Retirement Depression: 9 Tips for Combating this Very Common Syndrome

Are you (or a loved one) experiencing retirement depression? Here are 9 ways to get help and overcome this real phenomenon.

July 28, 2022

For Real Retirement Security, Make a Plan for Everything that Could Possibly Go Wrong

Want retirement security? You need a retirement plan that will protect you from anything and everything that could go wrong. Read more…

July 28, 2022

The “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” and What it Means for Your Retirement

Learn how the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” may improve your retirement? (Reduced healthcare costs and inflation reduction.)

July 28, 2022

What is Another Word for Retirement? There Has Got to Be Something Better!

We really need another word for retirement. We are not withdrawing. Most of us aren’t even stopping work! Here are some alternatives. What do you suggest?

July 21, 2022

The Psychology of Money: 9 Important Lessons for Financial Wellness in 2022

The psychology of money can be confounding. Get 9 essential tips for feeling good about your finances and increasing your chances of good outcomes.

July 21, 2022

Podcast: Andre Nader — What and How Much is Enough to FIRE

Steve and Andre discuss “What is Enough” and also touch on a cool tool he built to help people explore relocation and remote work.

July 7, 2022
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10 Great Tips for Managing Money in Retirement

In some ways managing money in retirement will be easier and in other ways it will be harder. Here are 10 tips for getting it right.

July 7, 2022
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28 Keys to Building Wealth (Even Building Wealth After 50)

Building wealth can happen even after age 50! Just follow a few of these 28 best practices and habits consistently. Read now!

June 23, 2022
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Winners and Losers with the Recent Interest Rate Hike

As with any economic shift, there are winners and losers. See who benefits and who will suffer more from the recent interest rate hike.

June 16, 2022

Don’t Panic and 4 Other Quick Reminders for an Economic Downturn

Here are 5 quick and easy tips to consider as stocks slide, interest rates rise, and inflation persists.

June 16, 2022
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Stagflation: When Inflation Meets Stagnation and What to Do About It

Stagflation is a future possibility. Discover how we might prevent it and what to do if it happens. Read now…

June 9, 2022
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11 Ways Money Really Can Buy Happiness

They were wrong. The answer to the question does money buy happens is… yes! In fact, the research is overwhelming. And, there are actually multiple ways to spend to increase happiness. Here are 11 ways to spend money to buy happiness. The following 11 tips are valuable whether you are 75, 65, 55 or 15!…

June 9, 2022
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Keys to a Successful Retirement: The 3 Traits of Financially Solvent Retirees

A recent study found 3 traits to help you achieve a successful retirement. Adopt these maxims to achieve a more secure future.

June 2, 2022
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We Want to Help: Find As Much or As Little Help As You Need with Your Retirement and Financial Plans

Get help with your financial plans. Discover 6 free and paid resources. We make planning affordable, available, and understandable.

June 2, 2022
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78% of People Aren’t Ready for Retirement: The Good News? Everyone Can Improve Their Financial Prospects

Worried you aren’t ready for retirement? You aren’t alone and the fixes aren’t too painful. Improve your financial prospects.

May 26, 2022
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Want Reliable Retirement Income? Use the Spend Safely in Retirement Strategy

Spend safely in retirement? It sounds promising. Discover how to implement this retirement income strategy developed at Stanford. Read more…

May 26, 2022
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13 Ways to Improve Your Financial Decision Making

Making the right decision is important. Financial decision making is especially critical. Here are 13 tips for a wealthier future.

May 19, 2022
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Financial Mapping: A Retirement Plan Is Like a Navigation System for Your Money and Time

Financial mapping, creating a roadmap for your money can help you with better financial habits, decisions and outcomes. It’s GPS for your finances.

May 12, 2022

Planning Retirement in an Uncertain Economy: How Much Should You Adjust Your Plans?

It is a worrisome time to be planning retirement. Explore 9 ways to adjust your plans for an uncertain economy.

May 5, 2022
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18 Big Financial Planning Misconceptions

There is a lot of confusion about financial planning. Here are 18 of the biggest misconceptions.

May 5, 2022
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What is Consumption Smoothing? And, Why Is It Important to Your Lifelong Happiness?

While most people do short term consumption smoothing, you really need it for your future financial security.

April 28, 2022
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9 Ways to Overcome the Terror of Spending Your Retirement Savings

Terror about retirement spending is not uncommon. In fact, most people are worried about spending their nest egg and running out of money. After all, you have been conditioned for decades to earn, not spend. You were probably a teenager when you opened your first paycheck and officially started the cycle of earning and spending…

April 28, 2022

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