Retirement-planning
Latest
-
How to Hire a Retirement Coach — And Why You Might Need One
A trusted retirement coach can help bring purpose, clarity and contentment to your post-working years.
By Brian O'Connell Published
-
Risk On, Risk Off: The Mr. Miyagi Approach to Retirement Planning
The first 10 years of retirement are some of the riskiest for your investments, but channeling your inner Karate Kid may help defend your funds against losses.
By Dale Smothers Published
-
Where to Retire: Living in Portugal as a U.S. Retiree
Living in Portugal as a retirement landing spot has abundant advantages, but do your homework and due diligence first.
By Brian O'Connell Last updated
-
Getting Divorced? Beware of Hidden Tax Traps as You Divide Assets
Dividing assets fairly in a divorce means looking beyond their current values and asking whether they'll create tax liabilities — or tax breaks — in the future.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published
-
A Social Security Storm Is Gathering: Here's Your Safety Plan
If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm.
By Brian Gray Published
-
What Stock Pros Expect to See in 2025
The jury's out on the 2025 stocks forecast: will investors enjoy higher interest rates that dampen the market, or another year of double-digit returns?
By Simon Constable Published
-
How to Avoid These 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes
Many retirement planning mistakes are easily avoidable. Here are 10 to have on your radar so you don't end up running out of money in your golden years.
By Romi Savova Published
-
Before the Next Time Markets Sink, Do Your Lifeboat Drills
An eventual market crash is inevitable. We can't predict when, but preparing for the ups and downs of investing is imperative. Here's what to do.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
-
This Late-in-Life Roth Conversion Opportunity Spares Your Heirs
Expensive medical care in the later stages of life is an unpleasant reality for many, but it can open a window for a Roth conversion that benefits your heirs.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published