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The Spousal IRA: the Retirement Account Every Full-Time Parent Needs

The Spousal IRA: the Retirement Account Every Full-Time Parent Needs

Some retirement options (like 401ks) can only be funded with contributions from income. So where does that leave full-time parents and homemakers? Lu…

496 | Mailbag: Roth vs. Trad, $35k Roth to 529, Combining Finances | Rachael Camp

496 | Mailbag: Roth vs. Trad, $35k Roth to 529, Combining Finances | Rachael Camp

In this episode: roth versus traditional IRA, second generation FI, FI and newlyweds, and retirement planning optimization. This week we are diving b…

06.14.24  Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /  Invest & Retire: Time Is Money

06.14.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Invest & Retire: Time Is Money

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also in this episode, only around 52%…

Your 7 Biggest Retirement Money Headaches (SB1531)

Your 7 Biggest Retirement Money Headaches (SB1531)

How are you preparing for retirement? Have you looked at all of the dimensions to ensure you have a successful, long runway of money always available…

537: Late Start, Early Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide to Get On Track to FI

537: Late Start, Early Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide to Get On Track to FI

Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won’t be able to retire on your timeline? We’ve got good news …

How to Use a Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion

How to Use a Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion

Laura explains the mega backdoor Roth conversion, who can use it, and more Roth strategies for boosting your retirement savings.

Are You Ready to Retire Early?

Are You Ready to Retire Early?

"We're planning to retire early, starting in about 10 years. We want to pay off our home before early retirement. Would it be smarter to pour all our…

532. The Seven Secrets to a Happy Retirement (Rewind) w/ Fritz Gilbert

532. The Seven Secrets to a Happy Retirement (Rewind) w/ Fritz Gilbert

Fritz Gilbert has been retired for years and has not only written a book and blog, but also demonstrated how to live a good life post W2 employment. …

06.07.24   Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks  /   Your Retirement Lifestyle

06.07.24 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Your Retirement Lifestyle

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Retirement can be the be…

I’m ONLY Getting My 401(k) Match - Is That Enough?

I’m ONLY Getting My 401(k) Match - Is That Enough?

We get asked all the time about how much you should invest in your 401(k). Is just getting your employer match enough, or do you need to save more? …

Q&A: "I'm Scared of Running Out of Money in Retirement!"

Q&A: "I'm Scared of Running Out of Money in Retirement!"

#511: Sara is five years from retirement with a paid-off house. But she’s worried that her money will run out before she turns 80. What does she need…

964: Retiring His Parents by Buying Unwanted, Overlooked Real Estate Deals w/Logan Koch

964: Retiring His Parents by Buying Unwanted, Overlooked Real Estate Deals w/Logan Koch

One investment property could change your life, especially if you buy the right one. Logan Koch, an investor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was buying …

Am I Investing Too Much for Retirement?

Am I Investing Too Much for Retirement?

Laura answers listeners’ retirement questions about whether you’re investing too much and the tax-advantaged account rules after age 59.5.

57: UK Pensions, Setting goals & Financial planning with Lisa Conway-Hughes

57: UK Pensions, Setting goals & Financial planning with Lisa Conway-Hughes

Today I have a conversation with Lisa Conway-Hughes (MissLollyMoney). Lisa holds the highest possible qualification as a Chartered financial adviser,…

05.30.24  The Magic Number For Retirement  /  Investing: A Cautionary Tale

05.30.24 The Magic Number For Retirement / Investing: A Cautionary Tale

How do we determine our “magic number” - the amount we need to retire? Clark weighs in on the debate about how much it takes to be financially secure…

158. “We have $2M, why can’t we retire?” (Part 2)

158. “We have $2M, why can’t we retire?” (Part 2)

Rob and Adrienne are nearing retirement but worried about having enough. In Part 2, we dig into their Conscious Spending Plan to reveal a massively s…

I’m Retiring at Age 34 and a Half!

I’m Retiring at Age 34 and a Half!

#509: Rob wants to retire early, but a real estate investment led to $30,000 of credit card debt. Should he take on more debt to pay it off? An anon…

The Best Accounts for Kids, Social Security in Retirement, and How to Block Spam Texts - Money Q&A

The Best Accounts for Kids, Social Security in Retirement, and How to Block Spam Texts - Money Q&A

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about the best accounts for kids, social security in retirement, …

Ask HTM - Consolidating Multiple Retirement Accounts, Rolling Equity into a New Home, & Keeping Up with an Allowance #832

Ask HTM - Consolidating Multiple Retirement Accounts, Rolling Equity into a New Home, & Keeping Up …

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question y…

MtoM #172: Family Doc Gets $500,000 Into Retirement and Finance 101: When You are Most Likely to Retire and Why

MtoM #172: Family Doc Gets $500,000 Into Retirement and Finance 101: When You are Most Likely to Re…

Today we are talking with a family doc who has hit a big net worth milestone. He has been paying down debt all while building wealth totally half a m…