Check Your Investment Diversification

January 23, 2023
Investing, Retirement, Saving

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

Help Younger Generations Kickstart Retirement Savings

January 16, 2023
Investing, Retirement, Saving

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

Make Your IRA Contribution Early in the Year

January 9, 2023
Investing, Retirement, Saving, Taxes

…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

Simplify Your Financial Life

January 2, 2023
Investing, Long Term Care, Retirement

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

Saving for College

December 12, 2022
529 Plans, Age-Based Investing, College Saving, Retirement, Saving

College is an enormous financial burden on families, but it is still a good investment. Most well-paying jobs of the future are going to

What’s Your Number?

December 5, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

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

Reflections on Our Love Affair with Cars

November 28, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

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

Planning for Retirement Under Varying Scenarios

November 14, 2022
Investing, Retirement, Saving

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

The Impact on the Finances of Parents Who Provide Financial Assistance to Unemployed Adult Children

October 31, 2022
College Saving, Investing, Retirement, Saving

Recent research indicates that parents who financially help their unemployed adult children offset such costs by adjusting their behavior, particularly by spending less money

Are You Morose About Your Retirement Prospects?

October 24, 2022
Insurance, Investing, Retirement, Saving

According to various surveys on retirement preparedness, more than half of those who are soon to retire or recently retired expressed concern over their

Ponderings

Tag: Retirement