Nov 11, 2025 by Maurie BackmanHere's the Best Way to Use the Famous 4% Rule in RetirementThe more flexible you are with it, the better it might serve you.
Nov 11, 2025 by Maurie BackmanTurning 73? Here's How to Avoid Required Minimum Distributions Without a Roth Conversion.There's a workaround you should know about.
Nov 11, 2025 by Trevor JennewineWhat Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for a $500,000 Retirement Account?Retirees should review how required minimum distributions (RMDs) are calculated as the year draws to a close.
Nov 11, 2025 by Maurie BackmanShould You Use Savings to Cover Early Retirement Expenses to Delay Social Security?A delayed claim could work to your advantage. But should you tap your nest egg to make one happen?
Nov 10, 2025 by Maurie Backman5 Financial Mistakes It's All Too Easy to Make in RetirementTry your best to avoid these at all costs.
Nov 10, 2025 by Dana GeorgeWhat Everyone Gets Wrong About the 4% Rule, According to the Father of the 4% RuleThe 4% rule is less of a "rule" and more of a jumping-off point.
Nov 10, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPHere's How Much More the Average Couple on Social Security Will Get in 2026The COLA has been announced. Now the big question is: How far will it go?
Nov 10, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPFSA Shopping Guide: Eligible Items to Buy Before the 2025 CutoffThere's no need to lose your FSA funds just because you don't need to visit the doctor right now.
Nov 10, 2025 by James BrumleyShould You Choose a Roth IRA Over a Traditional IRA for Retirement Savings?Think strategically, but don't stress yourself out trying to predict an unpredictable future.
Nov 10, 2025 by Maurie BackmanAre You Missing Out on This Underrated Retirement Account?You could be passing up a huge savings opportunity.
Nov 10, 2025 by Dana George4 Reasons the 4.7% Rule Makes So Much Sense to MeWhile the 4.7% rule isn't perfect, it can provide a solid foundation for formulating your own withdrawal strategy.
Nov 10, 2025 by James BrumleyHow Much Should Retirees Have Invested by Age 65?Everyone's number is going to be different, but everyone's got a number.
Nov 10, 2025 by Dana GeorgeRetirees Name Their Top Financial Regrets. Here's How to Avoid ThemWhile saving for retirement is essential, it's equally important to plan how to spend those savings.
Nov 10, 2025 by Maurie BackmanYou Have Less Than 2 Months to Prepare for These Social Security ChangesThe sooner you start reading up on all of the new rules, the better.
Nov 9, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFPThinking of Doing a Roth IRA Conversion in 2025? Here's What You Need to Know.If you're considering a 2025 Roth IRA conversion, now's the time to act.
Nov 9, 2025 by Kailey Hagen, CFP5 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes That Are Dangerously Easy to MakeIf you don't like losing money to the IRS, you definitely need to read this.
Nov 9, 2025 by Maurie BackmanHating Retirement but Can't Go Back to Work? Here's What to Do.You're not necessarily stuck in a lose-lose situation.
Nov 9, 2025 by Stefon WaltersSocial Security's 2026 COLA Is Official: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest RaisesThe percentage is universally applied, but dollar amounts will vary by state.
Nov 9, 2025 by Dana GeorgeAre You Making These 5 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes?Knowing the ins and outs of RMDs is to your advantage.
Nov 9, 2025 by Maurie BackmanCollecting Social Security Spousal Benefits? Here's What You Need to Know About the Upcoming COLA.It's important to know what to expect from next year's raise.