Ponderings

Tag: Investing

One of your most important financial goals should be to pay off your debt before or soon after you retire. Consider the example of

There’s no telling what the investment markets are going to throw at us this year. It could be bad, it could be good, or

One of the best ways to teach younger generations about retirement savings is to help them realize the power of investing. You can do

…and your previous year’s contribution, if you haven’t already. Making your IRA contribution early in the year is better, because you may enjoy more

We like to stress the importance of seeking simplicity, safety, and predictability in your financial life. There are many things you can do to

It’s time to start thinking about 2023, which won’t be so difficult given our collective zeal to forget about 2022. If you’re like most

A lot of attention is being paid these days to your “number,” in other words, the magic amount that you’ll need to have when

Many of my readers are well aware of my problems with cars. People spend far too much on their iron and plastic masters, so

FOMO – fear of missing out – is a very real phenomenon that has been the subject of considerable research. FOMO is becoming even

Do you have definite plans for retirement or are you unsure when and how you’ll retire, e.g., retire cold turkey or retire gradually? Either