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 […]
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Tag: contingency planning
Secrets of a Professional Negotiator
For the final 9 years of my career, I was paid to negotiate. It feels strange saying this, but the fact is that I was a professional negotiator. I negotiated […]
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Escaping 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 […]
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Evaluating Health Insurance Options For Early Retirement
One of the most common concerns I hear from readers is finding health insurance options for early retirement. Insurance is something most of us have received for years from our […]
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The Reality of Caring For Aging Parents
My mother-in-law moved into our home when our daughter was a Freshman in High School. After being admitted to the hospital twice for nutritional deficiencies (she forgot to eat), she […]
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My List of The Best Retirement Books
If you, or someone you know, is within 5 years of retirement, I can think of no better holiday gift than giving them one of the best retirement books available. […]
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Rethinking 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 […]
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Retirement Planning Guidebook – A Book Review
I read a lot of retirement books, and when I come across one that’s worthy of your time, I write a review to make you aware of new content you […]
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How To Get Health Insurance in Retirement (AKA: What we did when our COBRA expired…)
I’ve been negligent. Let me explain… My negligence has not been in ensuring my wife and I were covered, but rather in keeping you abreast of our final decision for […]
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Are We In A Stock Market Bubble?
“Are we in a stock market bubble?” I’ve heard a lot of people asking that question recently. I’ll provide my answer to that question in today’s post, but…it’s the wrong […]
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