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…
Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think…..When Is My Retirement?
Good and bad things happen regardless of worry. Your best strategy is to focus on what you can control. Start by reading this week’s retirement links. Volatility in the stock market is a feature, not a bug. A Wealth of Common Sense Luck plays a massive role in your retirement plan. The Uncertainty of…
No News Trumps Fake News
In case you missed it, On Monday, the world ended. The Stock Market Crashed! It fell 1,000 points, equivalent to a whopping 3%! If you were watching the media coverage, it seemed like your next destination was a one-way ticket to Hooverville. Great Depression 2.0 had indeed commenced. Diving deeper, something called the Carry Trade was…
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