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134 | Early Retirement Case Study With Route To Retire

134 | Early Retirement Case Study With Route To Retire

Jim from Route To Retire talks about about life after retirement and geo-arbitrage. His path to FI didn’t start with a community, it began when he wa…

The Downside of an Early Retirement (plus lessons from Roush Fenway Racing) DETAILS

The Downside of an Early Retirement (plus lessons from Roush Fenway Racing) DETAILS

Less stress, easy overhead, and being debt-free... those are three fantastic reasons to chase financial independence. For a growing number of investo…

6.26.19 How to become a 401k millionaire; Cryptocurrency scams; Carry on bag rules

6.26.19 How to become a 401k millionaire; Cryptocurrency scams; Carry on bag rules

Clark talks about how you too can become a 401k millionaire - and why a Roth 401k might be your best bet on the way; Watch out for crypto scams that …

Volcanos, Annuities and an Unconventional Retirement (with Dr. Rosaly Lopes)

Volcanos, Annuities and an Unconventional Retirement (with Dr. Rosaly Lopes)

What does a volcano have to do with your retirement? We won't use any crazy analogies here, like "things might erupt," or "danger could be bubbling b…

6.22.19 Special Episode: Clark answers your investment and retirement planning questions

6.22.19 Special Episode: Clark answers your investment and retirement planning questions

From Clark: "I get so many investing questions that I wanted to created a special episode where we can drill down to your specific questions about in…

Retirement: You Made It. Now What? (plus an intro to PayActiv)

Retirement: You Made It. Now What? (plus an intro to PayActiv)

We LOVE talking about investing, savings, and of course, stacking Benjamins, but what about when you actually make it to retirement? Do you have a pl…

595 - Can Minors and Seniors Have a Roth IRA?

595 - Can Minors and Seniors Have a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is one of the most flexible types of retirement accounts ... if you understand the rules. Here's what seniors and the parents of minors ne…

If I Could Retire All Over Again These Are The Things I’d Do Differently

If I Could Retire All Over Again These Are The Things I’d Do Differently

Retirement has been great so far. But if I could rewind time, here are five things I would have done differently that may help you better plan for yo…

Ask Paula: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA -- What Should I Choose?

Ask Paula: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA -- What Should I Choose?

#197: Should Bret invest in a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? If Amanda gets married, how will her child support be affected? What about her student …

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

Allison Schrager is an economist who's studied negotiation, diversification, and also, the topic we'll discuss in today's episode, risk. She'll expla…

Average 401(k) Balance by Age: Are You Behind?

Average 401(k) Balance by Age: Are You Behind?

How does your 401(k) balance measure up against your peers? Do you have enough or are you behind? When we meet with potential clients, most of them w…

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

Fees Will Kill Your Retirement Savings #091

How much are you paying to invest in your 401k or IRA? You might see fees as an unavoidable cost of investing, but even a 1% fee could easily cost yo…

#43: How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Retire

#43: How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Retire

Episode #43 - Do you want to use rental properties to fund some or all of your retirement? This article shares detailed examples (including all the n…

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

Which type of retirement account is right for you? Money Girl answers a voicemail question about using a FICA Alternative Plan, choosing the right re…

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

Ask HTM - Side Hustle Apps, Multiple Roth IRAs, and Collecting Rent #088

This week on the pod we’re answering your questions! 1 - Is it possible to create a side hustle using the different grocery or exercise apps that pro…

31. I Finally Quit! w/ Travis Hornsby, Early Retirement Dude, Kris, and FI 180

31. I Finally Quit! w/ Travis Hornsby, Early Retirement Dude, Kris, and FI 180

In Episode 31 we explore the gut wrenching question of when it is time to finally quit. The panelist share their insight on the retire early portion …

Ask Paula: I Spent Ten Years in School, and Now I’m Behind on Retirement Savings

Ask Paula: I Spent Ten Years in School, and Now I’m Behind on Retirement Savings

#193: Lori is behind on retirement savings, as a result of being a full-time student for more than a decade. She makes good money and lives frugally,…

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

The Beauty of the Roth IRA #083

We think it’s a great decision for almost everyone to invest in a Roth IRA. Second only to an employer matched 401k, a Roth IRA is very often the bes…

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

You probably know that using a Roth IRA to save for retirement is a smart move that also cuts your taxes. But what you may not know is that unlike ot…

29. Is Passive Income a Reality? w/ Route to Retire, Millennial Boss, Nisha Mehta, and Jay Helms

29. Is Passive Income a Reality? w/ Route to Retire, Millennial Boss, Nisha Mehta, and Jay Helms

In Episode 29 four guest wrestle with the definition of passive income, why it matters in our paths to financial independence, and when is enough... …