Compound Interest Is Apolitical

Truth knows no parties. It’s that time of year again. The Most Important Election of our Lifetime (A Phrase curiously repeated every four years) is just around the corner. The fate of Western Civilization and your retirement portfolio hang on a thread—the wrong choice results in an epic conflagration of everything good. There are many reasons…

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

Only you can save yourself. Start by taking ownership of your retirement by reading this week’s terrific links. Retirement is a search for meaning. Out Over My Skis What’s the difference between a 403(b) and a 401(k)? The White Coat Investor The Blue Zones may not be ideal for longevity. Cremieux Recueil Broaden your experiences…

Wealth Is A Single Player Game

It’s impossible to acquire real wealth if you’re unhappy. The reason for much of our misery is we spend too much time playing multi-player competitive games. For example, we’re often motivated by what others think. The reality is that most people are too concerned with themselves to care much about your problems. In the words…

Now You Do What They Told You…..When Is My Retirement?

You’re a combo of your habits and the people you spend the most time with. Form a productive routine by reading our weekly retirement links. Why don’t people save enough for retirement? A Wealth of Common Sense Higher future taxes aren’t favorable for 401(k) distributions. Of Dollars And Data Add a simple wellness plan to…

Reflections On Turning 6-ZERO

This week, I turn 60. I graduated college 40 years ago. Holy Shit! Entering the spring of old age is no tiny matter. While allowing that tidbit to sink in, reflecting on a six-decade journey is worthwhile. Here are some lessons learned the hard way. Distractions Rule: Distractions are the rocket fuel to escape your…

If You Leave Don’t Look Back…..When Is My Retirement?

If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone. The same advice goes for your retirement plans. Please do yourself a favor and stick with our weekly retirement links for the best results. You might be eligible for 0% Long Term Capital Gains Tax during retirement. The White Coat Investor Invest like a Stoic….

A Tree Isn’t A Forest, A Stock Isn’t A Portfolio

We can learn a lot about managing our money by studying nature. Untouched Forests serve as prime examples. The oldest tree, a Spruce in Sweden, is over 9,500 years old. Talk about a long-term plan! Trees protect each other, share food, and communicate. Peter Wohlleben discusses these fascinating details in his BestSeller, The Hidden Life…

In This Great Future, You Can’t Forget Your Past…..When Is My Retirement?

Happiness is a learnable skill. The same goes for planning your retirement. Start your journey by reading this week’s terrific links. Don’t listen to the fearmongers. The Big Picture  Seven factors for choosing your retirement home. Kindness Financial Planning How do you acquire more stability in your Retirement Plan? Morningstar Passing on assets during one’s…

Into The Lion’s Den

Humans are Apex Predators. For two million years, they focused their energies on hunting plus-sized prey. HyperCarnivore is an excellent way to describe this prehistoric lifestyle. Humans are responsible for the extinction of thousands of species in their quest for meat. The list ranges from various large Mammals to numerous Birds and Marine life. These…