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Why I Sold Our Target Date Retirement Funds
If you’ve been saving for retirement, you’re likely familiar with target date retirement funds. These funds allow you to choose your expected retirement year (e.g., 2025) and they automatically rebalance […]
Read moreHow To Build A Bond Ladder
I always knew the time would come for me to learn how to build a bond ladder. That day has arrived. Today, a step-by-step tutorial on how (and why) to […]
Read moreSaying Goodbye To The 401(k)
She’s been a part of my life for 38 years, but the time has come to say goodbye. With a dedicated line on my Net Worth statement since 1985, it’s […]
Read moreThe Bucket Strategy In A Bear Market
The bear has come out of the woods. The question is: were you prepared? We implemented the bucket strategy as our defense when I retired 4 years ago, and this […]
Read moreEscaping From Cubicle Hell
Were those three guys successful in their 1962 escape from Alcatraz, or did they die trying? Hold that thought… I’ve been in a unique position through the global pandemic of […]
Read moreThe 5 Most Important Factors In Your Decision To Retire
Making your decision to retire is a difficult one. So many factors. So many uncertainties. So many unknowns. Which factors are most important, and which aren’t? Among all of the […]
Read moreThe 10 Most Popular Posts of 2021
As my final post of the year, I’ve decided to share the 10 most popular posts of 2021. In case you missed any, now is your chance to catch up […]
Read moreRethinking the 4% Safe Withdrawal Rule
The 4% safe withdrawal rule is a well-known “rule of thumb” for those planning for retirement. One thing it has going for it is that it’s simple to apply. If […]
Read moreHow Much Time I Spend Managing Our Money
In the 5 years before I retired, I spent a lot of time managing our money as I prepared our portfolio for the transition from the “Accumulation Phase” to the […]
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