Category: Retirement
Quitting to prepare for retirement
Quitting volunteer positions has made me more aware of feelings I should anticipate – and address – as I near retirement.
Awareness of retirement income
After years and years of accumulating assets, we’re about to begin years and years of drawing them down.
How to Retire: A book review
No book will make me an expert, but I don’t need to be. I just need to feel comfortable with our path and our plans.
Social Security raise tapers with inflation
The Social Security Administration says beneficiaries will get a raise of 2.5% beginning in January.
Inflation-minded retirement investing
For investors who still feel shaken by the 2022 inflation spike, Art Rothschild offers a single word of advice: Patience.
Why I’m budgeting for retirement
“It’s very much about understanding where (the money’s) going so that you can then piece together what you have to work with.”
Retiree surprises and “chunk or nothing”
Research shows most retirees face surprises. The bottom line is to expect the unexpected – and try to be ready to adjust.
Separating self from true value
Although managing money is mostly a rational pursuit, emotions often play a part.
Handling wealth: Age-old questions
Out of curiosity, I started looking for a convenient do-it-yourself cognitive test I could take.
A glimpse at retirement down the road
Of course, all our scenarios of where to live in retirement entail financial consequences – along with investment implications.