Jacob Schroeder
Jacob Schroeder is a financial writer covering topics related to personal finance and retirement. Over the course of a decade in the financial services industry, he has written materials to educate people on saving, investing and life in retirement. With the love of telling a good story, his work has appeared in publications including Yahoo Finance, Wealth Management magazine, The Detroit News and, as a short-story writer, various literary journals. He is also the creator of the finance newsletter The Root of All (https://rootofall.substack.com/), exploring how money shapes the world around us. Drawing from research and personal experiences, he relates lessons that readers can apply to make more informed financial decisions and live happier lives.
Latest articles by Jacob Schroeder
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6 Life-Changing Lessons from 2 Retirees Who Are Changing Liveshappy retirement Retirement is the perfect time to redefine yourself, find a new sense of purpose and channel your passion in a meaningful way. What could that look like for you? Meet a doctor and a pilot who could give you some ideas for a happy, fulfilling retirement.
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Are You Financially Resilient? 5 Steps to Boost Your Economic Securitypersonal finance Being able to bounce back from adversity is a necessity, because chances are you’re going to face one (or more) setbacks during your lifetime. From a job loss to a health crisis, here’s how to take a punch, pick yourself up and get back in the fight.
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3 Retirement Fairy Tales on Social Media: To Be Happy, Don’t Believe Them!happy retirement The secret to a happy retirement can’t be found in the smiling fairy tale you see on Facebook. The fact is, while retirement has its joys, it also has its share of existential challenges. So, to be happy, be realistic, and do not believe these three myths.
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What Pickleball Can Teach You About Investinginvesting It’s funny, but playing the great sport of pickleball recently got me thinking about how much in common chasing a plastic yellow ball around has with successful retirement planning.
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To Be Happy Now, Live Like You’re Already Retiredhappy retirement Why wait until you’re retired to do all the things that can make you happier, healthier and more fulfilled? Instead, start now. Here’s how to live like you’re retired, even when you’re not.
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One Trick That’ll Help You Live a Wealthier and Happier Life: Framingretirement From elections to stock markets, there’s a lot you don’t have control over, but your frame of mind is not one of them. And it’s more important than you may know.
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Can You Think Your Way to Wealth?retirement Having the right outlook on life can help you on your path toward financial success. Here’s how to develop a wealth-building mindset for yourself.
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Making the Best of a Forced Retirementretirement Chances are good that you will have to leave the workforce earlier than you had planned. Will you be ready?
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7 Tips to Help Spot 'Fake' Financial Newsretirement Investors and retirement savers can’t afford to fall for false or biased financial stories touted as legitimate news. Learn how to navigate today’s information landscape.
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The 9 Types of People You'll Meet in RetirementMaking Your Money Last Some are happier than others, and all offer some valuable retirement lessons to live by. Which type are you?
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