I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement?

Retirement planning needs to be a priority if you want the greatest chance of success. Start your research here with this week’s terrific links. Your 12 good years. Retirement Manifesto Retirement spending is inflationary. Random Roger There are the highest cost cities for retirement. Zero Hedge How to spend more in retirement. The White Coat…

How To Use The Work To Fun Ratio

Some ratios matter more than others. In finance investors tend to prefer  things like Price to Sales or Price to Earnings ratios. Here is something more valuable to apply. It’s called the Work To Fun Ratio. I think I just invented it. Here’s how it works. People tend to work many more years than the…

I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement?

Saving for retirement is simple but not easy. Learn more about planning complexities in this week’s terrific links. Retiring early takes a lot of planning. A Wealth Of Common Sense This is the most important thing regarding saving for retirement. MSN Working longer is no guarantee to save your retirement. CNBC Millennials still have plenty…

I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement?

Time is your most precious asset. Never forget that. Check out this week’s terrific links. Many Americans are taking their Social Security at age 62. Yahoo Finance Retirees have an underspending problem. Morningstar Be a time elitist. The Root of All Survival should be your top financial goal. Of Dollars And Data Are you working…

The Last Tree Standing

What are you working for? Many dread retirement for all the wrong reasons. They work because it’s all they know. Their identity and social circle orbit the workplace and they’re terrified of severing the ties. Work becomes who they are not what they do. Despite being financially comfortable they can’t let go. Some are mesmerized…

I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement?

The most important consideration when considering retirement is knowing that you have enough. Check out our terrific links for more insights. A cash bucket is important for retirement. Morningstar Diversify your sources of meaning. Meaningful Money Life is about acquiring memories. A Wealth of Common Sense Spend Intentionally. Money Talks Legally permissible, morally abhorrent. Daily…

Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?

Deciding to retire is only the first step. What you do after that makes all the difference. Learn more by reading this week’s terrific retirement links. Don’t allow peer pressure to ruin your retirement plans. Meaningful Money The Upper Middle Class has become very expensive. Of Dollars and Data Are your kids spoiled? Morgan Housel…

Avoid Ultra-Processed Investment Fees

Price and value are two different things. Don’t rely on labels to paint the full picture. Most think all processed foods are bad news. There’s a chasm between Plain Greek Yogurt and Twinkies. Not all processed foods are similiar. Minimally processed foods like frozen fruit and vegetables, canned beans, and Greek yogurt provide your body…

Yesterday I Got So Old…..When Is My Retirement?

You will run out of time before you run out of money. Remember that when planning your retirement. Spend your time wisely by reading this week’s terrific links. Selling your stocks after drawdowns is an awful idea. A Wealth of Common Sense What type of spending brings you the most joy? The Belle Curve It’s…

A Bear Market In Trust

Trust is Market Kryptonite. Never mind the price of oil, a lack of trust will deflate any Bull Market. Insiders and government officials are profiting handsomely while public anger is boiling. Last Monday, a person or persons made a ton of money speculating in oil futures contracts. It’s reported that between 6:49 and 6:50 a.m.,…