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The Problem with the 4% Rule (and Why You Could Retire Even Sooner)
The 4% rule wasn't made for early retirement. Here's a new withdrawal strategy that could allow you to retire even sooner! Read more → The pos…
Who coined the term FI/RE (financially-independent, retired early)?
It's always fun to unearth some esoteric piece of personal finance history. I know there are only a few nerds out there who care (hello, Grant Sabati…
The Average Retirement Age in America
Millions of hardworking Americans dream of one day retiring to an easier life – but at what age? The latest Retirement Confidence Survey from the non…
Why You Want To Spend Your IRA Money Before You Die
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a straightforward strategy. A family could take a pot of money and gro…
How To Find Missing or Lost Retirement Accounts
Americans have reportedly lost or abandoned more than $1.6 trillion in retirement funds from previous employers. Fortunately, if you’ve lost re…
What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
A solo 401(k) is a retirement plan for the self-employed. If you’re a business owner, a solo 401(k) is a way for you to access the same retirem…
How to Retire Early with Kids (14 of Them!)
Learn how to retire early with kids from the dad who has 14 of them! Rob shares how his family achieved FIRE six years ahead of schedule. Read more …
Early Retirement Extreme – A Systems Approach to Lifestyle Design
I finally talked to the person who introduced me to the idea of financial independence - Jacob Lund Fisker from Early Retirement Extreme! Read more &…
11 Ways To Save Money in Retirement
Your golden years don’t have to be spent worrying about money. Believe it or not, you can actually continue to stash cash away after your working yea…
Target Date Funds: Clark’s Favorite Retirement Investment
With target date funds, you don't have to do a thing other than invest your money. It's the ultimate in 'set it and forget it' investing and could be…