Retirement
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Finance
Living Solely Off Social Security Benefits In Retirement Is Possible
About 10 years ago, I tried logging onto SSA.gov to check my Social Security benefits. You would think after decades…
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The 2026 401(k) Contribution Limits Feel Like Big Money Now
The maximum employee 401(k) contribution limit for 2026 is increasing by $1,000 to $24,500 according to the IRS. For workers over…
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The 8 Scariest Financial Situations You Can Find Yourself In
I love Halloween, especially seeing how much fun the kids have. But for financially aware adults, the real chills don’t…
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How to Endure Suffering to Build Greater Wealth and Resilience
Despite finally having the permission to live it up in retirement, I still find it hard to spend money on…
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Poor Versus Rich Millionaires: Liquidity Is The Difference
A poor millionaire sounds like an oxymoron, but they definitely exist. Roughly 6% of U.S. households are millionaires, yet many…
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Permission To Live It Up In Retirement Granted: The New 5% SWR
One of the key conclusions from doing a deep-dive analysis of my IRA with Empower, is that I should be…
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How Empower’s Free Financial Review Helped Me Rethink Retirement
After doing my first free Empower financial professional review back in 2014, I decided to do another investment portfolio review…
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Vacations Just Aren
On October 8, 2025, we decided to go on a family vacation I was decidedly unexcited about. That entire week…
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When To Cut Your Financial Losses When Paying For Service
To my dismay, my beloved hot tub stopped working the other day. It had been fully operational since 2016, but…
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Live-To-Work Is Back And It Could Cost You A Great Fortune
Since 2009, I’ve been writing about the importance of working to live—accumulating wealth to achieve financial independence and freedom. But…
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