None of us want to end up rolling down a nursing home hallway in a wheelchair, right? If that’s how you feel, it raises a question… What are you doing […]
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Tag: contingency planning
Retirement Lessons From Lewis & Clark
This post contains Amazon Affilliate links which will pay a small commission to me (at not cost to you) if you order through the links. I recently read one of […]
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9 Retirement Surprises
Life is full of surprises. That fact doesn’t change in retirement. Today, we will look at some common retirement surprises, based on a fascinating study I just read and felt […]
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The 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 […]
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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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