Don’t be fooled by your retirement plan. It may contain an excellent asset allocation and distribution strategy. Estate and tax planning are top-notch. Your retirement location is ideal. What’s missing? The most crucial component. How to manage the gradual decline in all aspects of both your mental and physical health. The breakdown of your body…
Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?
Real wisdom is being able to follow your own advice. If that’s difficult for you, let us help you plan your retirement with this week’s terrific links. Should you set up a Trump Account for your grandchild? The College Financial Lady Five Things to consider before buying a second home. Investopedia Stop coddling your children….
Investors Don’t Need To Win The World Series
Investors have a disparate standard for winning than the New York Yankees. Creating wealth is all about consistency, not championships. The Yankees, on the other hand, have defined a successful season as winning it all; nothing less will do. This edict rings hollow since their last championship was in 2009. Delusion runs rampant in the…
Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?
Change comes with discomfort. Retirement falls under this category. Read this week’s terrific links to help make the transition smoother. The case for an early inheritance. Kindness Financial Planning 10 rules for dealing with market uncertainty. A Wealth Of Common Sense Be present in your retirement. The Net Worthwhile Weekly Does having a dog extend…
Market Doom Scrolling Is A Choice, Not Obligation
Be careful what you click on. The business model of social media is to weaponize fear. The more clicks, the more profits. Angst and anger keep the average person glued to the screen, which turbocharges their revenue streams. Your anxiety is terrific for a media company’s bottom line, not so much for your mental health….
Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?
Most people will run out of health before they run out of money when they retire. Keep that in mind when setting your planning goals. Read this week’s excellent links for more. Don’t ignore inflation in your retirement. The White Coat Investor Social Security and Medicare require more planning if you work during retirement. Morningstar…
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time
Most choices aren’t binary. Americans are obscenely obese, yet at the same time, malnourished. How can this sad fact be true? The answer lies in our overconsumption of ultra-processed foods. Food engineers devise strategies that hack our brains and force us to overeat by design. According to former FDA Commissioner David Kessler, Ultraprocessed foods target…
Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement
Don’t major in minor matters regarding your retirement plan. Read about what’s important in this week’s terrific links. Don’t let the doomsayers keep you from achieving your goals. A Wealth Of Common Sense When is the optimal time to take your RMD? Morningstar Everyone needs an estate plan. Wealth Found Me How to use a…
Don’t Major In Minor Things
You become what you spend your time doing. This doctrine holds regarding the people you hang out with, your health habits, and how you manage your money. Fitness Trainer Ted Ryce points out that too many people focus on the small details instead of what moves the needle in their quest for fitness. Massive amounts…
Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?
Retirement is scary, but that’s a good thing. Don’t let fear of change stop you from growing. Read more about this and other topics regarding your retirement in this week’s terrific links. The only antidote to certainty is to embrace uncertainty. Of Dollars And Data If you weren’t earning a salary, would you still work?…
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