• Guest post: The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement

    Updated: 2023-12-27 13:00:08
    I’m Doug Nordman, and I post as “Nords” on the forums at early-retirement.org and forum.earlyretirementextreme.com. When I retired from the military at the age of 41, my spouse and I had enough assets and income to raise our daughter and enjoy our frugal surf-bum lifestyle. Nine years later, life just keeps getting better. However, we […]

  • Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 2023

    Updated: 2023-12-26 19:24:00
    Top retirement articles covered averages, happiness, fears, regrets, and more related to achieving a secure future. The post Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 2023 appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Random musings on biotic potentials and interest rates

    Updated: 2023-12-25 12:47:00
    Biology geeks would know that biotic potential is the capacity of a population to increase. It is quantified with the letter r, as in exp(rt), which finance geeks may recognize as the interest rate. r is determined by the balance between birth rate, death rate, emigration and immigration. The physics geeks may set up a […]

  • How Worry Tricks You into Worrying More and How to Feel Good About Your Financial Future

    Updated: 2023-12-21 05:25:15
    Worrying is not the solution to financial stress. Find out about the one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future. The post How Worry Tricks You into Worrying More and How to Feel Good About Your Financial Future appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • A Guide to Managing Sudden Wealth: Key Financial Considerations

    Updated: 2023-12-21 05:16:02
    Inheriting money? Won the lottery? Here is what you need to know for long-term financial security after experiencing a sudden wealth event.  The post A Guide to Managing Sudden Wealth: Key Financial Considerations appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • The Future of Work: Why Some Will Work for 60 Years or More and Why it Won’t Be Awful

    Updated: 2023-12-20 21:18:00
    Experts predict lifespans will increase to 100 years or more. Explore the past, present and future of retirement in light of increasing longevity. The post The Future of Work: Why Some Will Work for 60 Years or More and Why it Won’t Be Awful appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Special Announcement and What†s New for Medicare Open Enrollment Ep 270 Retirement Starts Today Ra

    Updated: 2023-12-19 10:54:02
    , 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 Special Announcement and What†s New for Medicare Open Enrollment , Ep 270 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Have you been wondering how to best prepare for the end of the tax cuts coming up in 2026 One of our listeners is and they would like to know how Roth conversions should factor into planning for the end of those tax cuts . You might be surprised by my response to her question , so don†t miss out on the listener questions segment today to hear my . answer If you are Medicare aged you†ll want to pay attention to the Retirement Headlines segment today as we discuss Medicare†s open enrollment period . Youâ€

  • Should You Use a Bucket Strategy For Your Retirement Portfolio?

    Updated: 2023-12-18 11:00:00
    I recently received the following reader comment: “In regards to spending in retirement, I wonder if you could educate your readers, including myself, about differences between a 60/40 asset allocation and a bucket system. When I read about them separately they seem to make sense, but when I try to compare them, I sort of... The post Should You Use a Bucket Strategy For Your Retirement Portfolio? appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Am I Having Another Midlife Crisis?

    Updated: 2023-12-18 05:00:00
    The term “midlife crisis” often conjures up images of sports cars, reckless affairs, and existential dread. However, it isn’t all bad. A midlife crisis can also help you chart a ... Read more The post Am I Having Another Midlife Crisis? appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • Fact Sheet: Social Security and Medicare: Current Facts and Figures

    Updated: 2023-12-15 19:07:02
    Nearly 182 million workers contribute to Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes. Details like benefit amounts and premiums change each year. Our fact sheet has the latest figures for 2023. Download the fact sheet here. The post Fact Sheet: Social Security and Medicare: Current Facts and Figures appeared first on Retired Americans.

  • Financial Goals and Resolutions: Prepare for a Great 2024 and Beyond

    Updated: 2023-12-15 17:43:00
    Set financial goals and resolutions for 2024. Here are 28 things to consider to set yourself up for a secure and happy future. The post Financial Goals and Resolutions: Prepare for a Great 2024 and Beyond appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • 20+ Eye-Opening Scenarios to Try with a Comprehensive Retirement Planning Tool!

    Updated: 2023-12-15 00:40:00
    Explore 20 scenarios to try with the NewRetirement Planner. These will increase your planning know-how and build your financial confidence. The post 20+ Eye-Opening Scenarios to Try with a Comprehensive Retirement Planning Tool! appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why You Should Use One When Planning Your Retirement

    Updated: 2023-12-15 00:12:00
    Estimating your longevity with a best life expectancy calculator is a great way to improve your retirement financial and lifestyle projections. Start now! The post The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why You Should Use One When Planning Your Retirement appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • 10 Things All NYSLRS Retirees Should Know

    Updated: 2023-12-13 19:05:38
    Retirees, brush up on your Retirement System knowledge! Not retired yet? Read our blog post 10 Things All NYSLRS Members Should Know.

  • The Benefits of Gamifying Retirement Spending

    Updated: 2023-12-11 00:29:45
    Today’s guest post is from David, a long time blog reader. He retired early at age 52. In the five years since, he has lived exclusively off of his investments while leading an adventurous lifestyle. David has experimented with gamifying the process of spending to help him overcome mental hurdles to drawing from his portfolio... The post The Benefits of Gamifying Retirement Spending appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Spousal Benefits: Learn How to Make the Most of Social Security if You Are Married

    Updated: 2023-12-06 22:27:35
    As you approach retirement, understanding spousal benefits can empower both you and your partner to make well-informed decisions. The post Spousal Benefits: Learn How to Make the Most of Social Security if You Are Married appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Retirement Online for Retirees Keeps Getting Better

    Updated: 2023-12-06 14:50:43
    More than 480,000 members and retirees have discovered that Retirement Online is the fastest way to do business with NYSLRS. It’s secure and convenient, and helps you avoid calling or mailing forms. It also gives you instant access to information about your benefits. Retirees Can Do Even More in Retirement Online The Fastest Way to Get Your […]

  • Annuities Revisited: Downsides, Deal Killers, and Alternatives

    Updated: 2023-12-04 13:06:57
    In my first annuity post here years ago, I wrote, “In my view, annuities can be applied incrementally and strategically as part of your overall retirement income plan. And I’ll be focusing on the associated details and mechanisms for that in posts to come….” Well, it’s been a while, but here is my current and... The post Annuities Revisited: Downsides, Deal Killers, and Alternatives appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

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