Browsing: Retirement

Falls are now the leading cause of injury and death among older adults (65+) in the U.S. They are the cause of just under 75 deaths…

Our country has valued hard work from our founding as a nation. The Puritan work ethic shows itself everywhere. Most working people see “hard worker” as…

According to reports, interest in moving abroad spiked after the recent presidential debate. So what are the best places to live in the world? Ask the…

Today, July 19, 2024, the IRS and Treasury Department released long-awaited final regulations on Required Minimum Distributions. RMDs are mandated yearly withdrawals from IRAs, 401(k)s and…

The IRS has issued more guidance on the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules—this time in the form of final regulations. The final regulations offer some clarity…

If you’ve ever inherited a retirement account, you’ve probably wondered how to use the funds best. Your new account can help jump-start your journey towards financial…

It’s that time of year when a storm developing in the Caribbean has the potential to become a hurricane. That’s when an early warning system becomes…

I’ve never met anyone who loves paying more taxes on their retirement income. Building a retirement income you won’t outlive is hard enough without overpaying your…

I woke up this morning to a financial “headline” that, while not uncommon, grated on me even more today. It’s a misleading question, asked not by…

Married women face a special retirement planning challenge that’s best addressed when they and their spouse transition into retirement. Here’s the problem: When one spouse passes…