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 […]
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Tag: Personal finance
Saying 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 […]
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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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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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The 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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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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How 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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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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Some Fascinating Retirement Statistics…
Call me a nerd, but I love studying retirement statistics (for the record, I prefer to consider myself curious). When something as dramatic as COVID comes along, it really makes […]
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