Are you daydreaming about retirement? Are you counting down the days until you can chuck the alarm clock and have the freedom to do what you please? Are you dusting off the golf clubs or checking out RV brochures? Or – are you like many people on the cusp of retirement: eager to be out … Read more
President Trump nicknamed it “one big, beautiful bill” – a 900-page compendium of legislation that squeaked through both houses of Congress and was signed into law on July 4th. As with any bill so sweeping, the impact of the “OBBB” (as some news outlets have called it) will only be fully understood over time. Is … Read more
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” So wrote Benjamin Franklin in a letter in 1789. While Franklin wasn’t the one who originated the phrase “death and taxes,” his use has become the most … Read more
When we think of the word “retirement,” we might picture a golf course or a tennis court. We might envision having plenty of time to walk on the beach, browse through a farmer’s market, or relax with a good book. We might imagine ourselves napping in the shade. But chances are we don’t associate the … Read more
Just when you thought the danger from fraudsters and scammers couldn’t get any worse, now comes the latest trend in financial scams: artificial intelligence. Scam artists have embraced AI as the newest tool in their efforts to separate you from your bank account and your identity. What makes this all the more frightening is that … Read more
If you’re old enough to have a clear memory of the 1980s – not that long ago, we hear you say – then you recall the television hit “The Golden Girls.” This sitcom ran for seven seasons and racked up a long list of awards, due in large part to its ensemble cast of accomplished … Read more
It’s tough to estimate exactly how many Americans retire on any given day. But estimates say that roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 in any given 24-hour period, so it’s probably safe to estimate that, each year, hundreds of thousands of people are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Ready or not, … Read more
Is early retirement on your wish list? Millions of workers will answer yes to that question. In this CNBC article from 2022, the younger the worker, the earlier they hoped to retire, from an average planned age of 59 for those under 40 to age 68 for baby boomers, most of whom are no doubt … Read more
If you’re at least 73 years old and have funds in a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred account, the initials “RMD” should be part of your retirement planning. They stand for “required minimum distribution,” which reflects a basic reality: after allowing you save and earn tax free for the past several decades, Uncle Sam is ready … Read more
Sometimes when we plan ahead, it can be easy to overlook the basics. It reminds us of the opening scene in the movie “Christmas Vacation”: the family has made a frigid hike into the back country – part of a carefully planned day-long trek to find the ultimate Christmas tree – only to realize too … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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