• Tell Your Senators to Support the Social Security Fairness Act

    Updated: 2024-11-18 18:30:06
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit November 18, 2024 Tell Your Senators to Support

  • Must Retirement Be a Hard Landing?

    Updated: 2024-11-18 11:00:00
    As a professional software developer I got to solve complex business problems using cutting-edge technology. I loved this part of the job. Unfortunately, it accounted for just a small fraction of it. I spent the majority of my workday idling in mind-numbing meetings, performing administrative tasks of dubious value, and fielding endless streams of email,... The post Must Retirement Be a Hard Landing? appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Dividend Growth Portfolio 2024

    Updated: 2024-11-18 05:00:00
    In 2012, I retired from my engineering career and our household earned income decreased by 65%. Ouch! Most households can’t deal with this kind of reduction, but I was prepared. ... Read more The post Dividend Growth Portfolio 2024 appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2024 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2025 and Beyond

    Updated: 2024-11-15 02:04:00
    Use this retirement checklist of 28 wise things to do before each year’s end to set yourself up for a great 2025 and a secure future. The post Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2024 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2025 and Beyond appeared first on Boldin.

  • 10 Reasons Why Talking About Money Can Give You a Better Future

    Updated: 2024-11-14 16:37:00
    Talking about money with friends, family, and peers can improve your financial outcomes. You'll make better decisions. The post 10 Reasons Why Talking About Money Can Give You a Better Future appeared first on Boldin.

  • Can an Investment Policy Statement Make You 5 Times Wealthier?

    Updated: 2024-11-14 16:30:00
    Find out why an investment policy statement will keep your financial goals on target and how to get one set up. Learn more now... The post Can an Investment Policy Statement Make You 5 Times Wealthier? appeared first on Boldin.

  • 7 Tips for Tax Loss Harvesting Ep 253  Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-13 15:20:18
    , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page 7 Tips for Tax Loss Harvesting , Ep 253  Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Have you ever tried tax loss harvesting With the markets down across the board , now is a good time to learn to utilize this tax-saving tool . I found a great article about this from  Barrons.com  that I share in the retirement headline segment . The article explores the traps that can befall someone trying to use this . strategy Afterward , in the listener questions segment , we†ll dive into the question : do I need life insurance in retirement You may be surprised to learn that there is no one size fits all answer to this . question If

  • Retirees Applaud House of Representatives’ Passage of Social Security Fairness Act

    Updated: 2024-11-13 00:38:15
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit November 12, 2024 Retirees Applaud House of

  • The Key to A Happy Early Retirement

    Updated: 2024-11-11 04:00:00
    Hey everyone! I have a success story to share. My primary care physician is retiring early next year! Wow, another reader escaping the rat race. That’s awesome. In 2012, I ... Read more The post The Key to A Happy Early Retirement appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • Know the Flow, Pay Less Tax

    Updated: 2024-11-11 00:46:48
    The topic I learned the most about when studying for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification was tax planning. As I began working with clients, I realized this is the area I had the most to continue to learn if I wanted to truly master it. So I recently took Part 1 of the IRS enrolled... The post Know the Flow, Pay Less Tax appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Simple Tax Strategies For Retirees In 2018 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:33
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Simple Tax Strategies For Retirees In 2018 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Financial Planning Investing Podcast Retirement Planning 0 As you might imagine , tax strategies for retirees are not the same as those for non-retired investors . Not only do typical considerations like income brackets make a significant difference there are also changes in the tax laws that impact retirees differently than others . In this episode , I dive into specific situations and opportunities retirees need to think through regarding tax decisions . Keep in mind , I don†t know you or your particular situation , so my tips are only generalities

  • How Your Best Year Ever Could Happen in 2019, Ep 69 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:32
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page How Your Best Year Ever Could Happen in 2019, Ep 69 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Even though by all counts , 2018 was a terrible year for investing , you can make 2019 your best year ever . I can say that so confidently because I believe that it doesn†t depend on what will happen in the markets or economy . It depends on . you On this first episode of 2019, I want to help you make a pivot toward the kind of mindset that can make 2019 your best year ever . We†ll begin with some up to date investing headlines , look into the details of what happened in 2018 from a financial standpoint , and wrap up by thinking

  • Podcast Goals For 2019 And An Exciting Personal Update Ep 68 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:27
    , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Podcast Goals For 2019 And An Exciting Personal Update , Ep 68 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 The calendar is almost done for 2018 and I†ve been thinking about podcast goals for 2019. Great things have happened with the show in the past year and the future looks very bright . I†ve enjoyed the interaction I†ve been able to have with you the loyal listeners of the show and look forward to more in the new . year On this episode , I share the specifics of what happened in 2018 and what I†m planning for 2019. There are exciting things in the works that I trust you†re going to enjoy . I also tell you a piece

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    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:27
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  • Investing in Health The Steps to a Longer Better Retirement Ep 373 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:26
    : , , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Investing in Health : The Steps to a Longer , Better Retirement , Ep 373 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Investing in health can lead to a more vibrant , enjoyable retirement . In this episode , I share the personal health investments I’ve made , like sleep tracking and working with a health coach , each designed to enhance well-being and longevity . Prioritizing health alongside wealth allows us to fully embrace . retirement I detail four key health tools , each with its own costs and benefits . From the Whoop Strap for monitoring sleep quality to MyFitnessPal for tracking nutrition , these tools help create a

  • Don†t be Rattled by RMDs Ep 372 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:25
    , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Don†t be Rattled by RMDs , Ep 372 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Are you feeling rattled by Required Minimum Distributions RMDs We†re here to help . Today we get deep into managing RMDs as we explore an article by Pam Krueger from Kiplinger†s . I outline the complexities of RMDs , share strategies to minimize tax impacts , and talk about how to craft a perfect RMD” strategy . Plus , I†ll dig into why so many retirement podcasters , myself included , have no plans to retire . themselves We kick things off by understanding the basics of RMDs , including when and how retirees must start withdrawing funds from

  • Contact Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 16:22:22
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Contact Us Drop us a line , anytime Contact Benjamin e090 : Phone 701-250-7720 e076 : Email benjamin retirementstartstoday.com e081 : Address 600 South 2nd St . Suite 155, Bismarck , ND e07e Click HERE to visit Ben’s scheduling page and book a . call Your name Enter your e-mail . Enter your message here then click Submit Submit Our location 600 S 2nd St 155, Bismarck , ND 58504 Quick Links About Contact Services Corporate Site Recent Posts Investing in Health : The Steps to a Longer , Better Retirement , Ep 373 Nov 4, 2024 Don†t be Rattled by RMDs , Ep 372 Oct 28, 2024 Take Advantage of Your Peak Deduction Years , Ep

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    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:19:01
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Planning Your Amazing Retirement Starts Today Hi , I’m Benjamin . My mission is to answer all your retirement questions , even the ones you don’t know to ask . Start today and download my Retire-Ready . Toolkit GET THE TOOLKIT Listen to the Fastest Growing Retirement Podcast on iTunes Listen in as we answer the questions on the minds of the modern . retiree Listen On iTunes I’d Like To Learn More : About Financial Planning learn more Hiring A Financial Advisor learn more Listen to the Podcast learn more Social Security learn more Investing learn more Retirement Planning learn more Ready to Jump-Start Your Retirement Get

  • Blog Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:59
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Investing in Health : The Steps to a Longer , Better Retirement , Ep 373 by Benjamin Brandt Nov 4, 2024 Investing in health can lead to a more vibrant , enjoyable retirement . In this episode , I share the . Read More Don†t be Rattled by RMDs , Ep 372 by Benjamin Brandt Oct 28, 2024 Are you feeling rattled by Required Minimum Distributions RMDs We†re here to help . Today we get . Read More Take Advantage of Your Peak Deduction Years , Ep 371 by Benjamin Brandt Oct 21, 2024 Are you sure you’re making the right call when deciding between Roth and traditional . Read More Who Pays More when the Tax Cuts Expire Ep 370 by

  • Retirement Planning Archives Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:58
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Retirement Planning Breaking News Secure Act 2.0, Ep 279 by Benjamin Brandt Jan 16, 2023 Welcome back to Retirement Starts Today Radio Today we have an extra special episode for two . Read More 2 Million Retirement Plan , Ep 264 by Benjamin Brandt Oct 3, 2022 Envisioning what your retirement will look like can often be a challenge , so it may be helpful to . Read More How Bonds Work , Ep 123 by Benjamin Brandt Jan 20, 2020 You know that you need to have a diversified portfolio with both stocks and bonds , but do you know . Read More Top 6 Easily Avoidable Retirement Mistakes Rebroadcast by Benjamin Brandt Dec 23, 2019

  • Social Security Archives Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:57
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Social Security Social Security Benefits to Run Out Faster Due to Social Security COLA Increase , Ep 277  by Benjamin Brandt Jan 2, 2023 Welcome back to a new year or Retirement Starts Today Radio Just as you have been envisioning . Read More 3 Social Security Do-Over Options , Ep 213  by Benjamin Brandt Oct 11, 2021 Do you wish that you could have a mulligan when it comes to taking your Social Security benefit Read More The Social Security Update , Ep 210  by Benjamin Brandt Sep 20, 2021 The annual Social Security beneficiary report was recently released and just like every other year . Read More My Favorite

  • September 2024 Best of the Web

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:07
    The big financial news this month was interest rates starting to fall with the Fed cutting rates by .5%. What does this mean moving forward? We’ll explore. I share an early retiree case study and resources to help you build a solid financial foundation. Resources will also help you assess risk, deal with uncertainty, and... The post September 2024 Best of the Web appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Should You Consider a Sabbatical?

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:06
    For most people with above average incomes and the willingness to save and invest, becoming financially independent and having the ability to retire early (FIRE) is not only achievable, it is the inevitable result of “simple math.” For me and many others in the FIRE community, this realization was the catalyst to pursue this radically... The post Should You Consider a Sabbatical? appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • How to Retire – Book Review

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:05
    Christine Benz has a new book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement dropping tomorrow. I was able to get an advance copy. Spoiler alert: it’s excellent. The book consists of twenty chapters. Each chapter is an interview with a different expert covering topics relevant to retirement planning. Read on... The post How to Retire – Book Review appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Put Your Money Fears in Perspective

    Updated: 2024-11-10 08:18:04
    Suppose I stepped into a time machine that took me back to my drab, corporate cubicle circa 2019. Say I was greeted there by an oracle who foretold that in a year’s time a deadly pandemic would paralyze the globe, and that by 2023 violent conflicts would threaten to engulf Europe and the Middle East... The post Put Your Money Fears in Perspective appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • 12 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies to Keep More 2024 Money and Prepare for Future Wealth

    Updated: 2024-11-08 00:54:00
    These 12 year-end tax tips for retirement will help you minimize your 2024 taxes and reduce future tax bills. The post 12 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies to Keep More 2024 Money and Prepare for Future Wealth appeared first on Boldin.

  • Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being

    Updated: 2024-11-07 18:25:00
    Did you know that the risk of heart disease is especially high right after retirement? Discover why and how to protect your health. The post Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being appeared first on Boldin.

  • The Election is Over: Should You Think Any Differently About Your Retirement Plans?

    Updated: 2024-11-07 16:07:00
    President Trump's reelection likely means major policy shifts. Here are 5 considerations for preparing your retirement plans for these changes. The post The Election is Over: Should You Think Any Differently About Your Retirement Plans? appeared first on Boldin.

  • Retirees Call on Speaker Johnson to Bring Social Security Fairness Act to the House Floor

    Updated: 2024-11-06 20:37:22
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit November 06, 2024 Retirees Call on Speaker

  • 8 Ways to Cut Housing Costs for Retirement

    Updated: 2024-11-04 16:09:00
    Should you try to cut housing costs? Is there an option that is right for you? Downsizing? Retire abroad? Refi? Explore your options. The post 8 Ways to Cut Housing Costs for Retirement appeared first on Boldin.

  • Micromanaging Your Portfolio: A Cautionary Tale

    Updated: 2024-11-04 05:01:43
    In a recent post I shared how my net worth has held up against five years of retirement funded entirely by portfolio withdrawals. The good news was that my liquid net worth had increased since I retired, and by a respectable 6.3% to boot. The bad news was that, after adjusting for inflation, it had... The post Micromanaging Your Portfolio: A Cautionary Tale appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • October 2024 FIRE Update

    Updated: 2024-11-04 03:39:43
    Hey everyone! Did you have a good month? October flew by for us. RB40Jr was busy with Ultimate Frisbee and Wushu almost every day. I started a ceramic class and ... Read more The post October 2024 FIRE Update appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • How Do You Compare? Average Cash Savings, Home Equity, Retirement Savings and Other Balances of the American Middle Class

    Updated: 2024-10-31 19:29:00
    Worried about money? You're probably in better shape than average! Compare your balance to the average cash, savings, home equity of others. The post How Do You Compare? Average Cash Savings, Home Equity, Retirement Savings and Other Balances of the American Middle Class appeared first on Boldin.

  • Giving Money to Family? Are You Handing Out More or Less than Average?

    Updated: 2024-10-31 14:39:00
    Giving money to family can be rewarding, but at what cost? Explore 6 important facts about supporting family members. The post Giving Money to Family? Are You Handing Out More or Less than Average? appeared first on Boldin.

  • The 24 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future

    Updated: 2024-10-31 11:12:00
    Want a short cut to a wealthy and happy retirement? These 24 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future. The post The 24 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future appeared first on Boldin.

  • October 2024 Best of the Web

    Updated: 2024-10-28 00:05:58
    I have an outstanding collection of resources on a variety of topics this month. We’ll explore financial planning concepts including Roth IRA conversions, building bond ladders, and performing 529 to Roth rollovers. A few articles explore the value of simplifying your finances including decluttering an overly complex portfolio, navigating gift tax, and the misnomer applied... The post October 2024 Best of the Web appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

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