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

There is much more to retirement planning than just saving for it. Read our terrific weekly links to learn more. A few questions to ponder. Morgan Housel Nearly half of retirees don’t have a formal withdrawal strategy. MSN Ten steps to prepare for retirement. The Retirement Manifesto How to share details with your kids about…

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

Retirement is a unique experience. Read this week’s terrific links to craft a plan for your goals. Here’s the 2025 anti-outlook. OptimistiCallie Don’t let your subscriptions ruin your retirement plans. Budgets Are Sexy Don’t allow money struggles to define you. Darnell Mayberry The best gifts are those that transform someone’s life. Small Potatoes Don’t let…

Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous

May you live in interesting times. Some believe this quote is a Chinese curse. We are all under its spell. Luckily, the U.S. military devised a method to cope with the lunacy. Enter- VUCA. This acronym stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. Ex-Congressman Steve Israel lays out a precise definition of VUCA. VUCA is…

Monday’s Coming Like A Jail On Wheels…..When Is My Retirement?

Nothing lasts forever, including your retirement. It’s never too early to plan your future. Start today by reading this week’s terrific links. Are you thinking of retiring abroad? Investopedia Your retirement goals are the only benchmarks that matter. A Wealth of Common Sense Don’t make these three mistakes with your HSA. Financial Planning There are…

Don’t Power Your Investments With Bad Energy

Don’t sleep on your Metabolism. Metabolism is the process that transforms food into Energy. This Energy powers every single one of the 36 trillion cells in our bodies. When Metabolism encounters adversity, our organs don’t function properly, and dozens of conditions like Dementia, Stroke, Migraines, and Depression are the result. There are multiple causes for…

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

Authority breeds thoughtlessness. Start thinking for yourself by reading this week’s terrific retirement links. Should you consider climate change when purchasing a retirement home? REDFIN Spending money in retirement isn’t a substitute for happiness. The Finance Buff What’s the point of dying wealthy? NY Post Never confuse marketing with helpful information. The Big Picture Don’t…

How To Avoid Investment Fruit Loops

Simple beats complex. Beware of excess ingredients in your food and investment portfolio. The popular children’s breakfast cereal, Froot Loops, is a case in point. Kellogg’s sells its products in various countries. Fruit Loops provides a head-scratching twist. Look at the label for the cereal sold in the U.S. compared to Germany. Do you notice…