After getting some troubling health news, Jack wants to accelerate his retirement and leave the working world behind. Although he’s only 61, he has decided he has enough saved to walk away. Initially, ...
Scott Kupor, the new director of the Office of Personnel Management, publishes weekly updates on OPM and the federal workforce in his blog, Secrets of OPM. In September, Kupor reported that he went ...
I am highly alarmed by the proposed changes to retirement accounts. How do I keep my retirement out of harm’s way? Historically, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 holds plan ...
Imagine retiring with $90,000 less in your nest egg—not because of a bad investment, but because you forgot about old 401(k) accounts from past jobs. In today’s job market, where career transitions ...
Most retirees tap their accounts in the wrong order, draining savings faster and triggering unnecessary taxes. This 5-step ...
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that makes money by owning real estate. I'm a fan of REITs because they offer more than one opportunity to make money. For me, they're also a nice ...
Having the right mix of investments within your portfolio is key to enjoying a comfortable retirement. In some cases, it's possible to play it too safe with your retirement fund. The right balance can ...
When it comes to your retirement, is the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) as beautiful as advertised? Maybe not. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. So are the details. When it comes to ...