I’ve got a problem. I suspect you have a problem, too. I can’t figure out: Where Should I Put My Money? Can you figure it out? Are you struggling with […]
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Tag: retirement planning
The Best Retirement Calculator
Retirement calculators are a popular topic, and for good reason. They’re one of the best ways to monitor whether you’re “on track” for retirement, and many of them are free. […]
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Our Journey In The Red Zone (A True Story)
Today’s article comes from a faithful reader, Bert, who achieved early retirement on April 29! His article focuses on his journey through “The Red Zone”, and specific steps he’s taken […]
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5 Reasons Why Retirement Is Hard
“Retirement Is Hard” “Retirement Is Hard” is the working title to a Doctorate thesis I’m currently working on. It’s a non-traditional doctorate program. First, it’s an online program. Next, it’s […]
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Retirement: The First 90 Days (A True Story)
A friend of mine retired 90 days ago. You may remember him – he wrote this article last November about the steps he had taken to position himself for early retirement. […]
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Happy Birthday! I Brought You A Gift!
This week is The Retirement Manifesto’s Birthday! I’ve decided to give you a gift! On April 12, 2015 history was made. On April 11, there was no such thing […]
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Can They Retire? A Real Case Study
Can They Retire at 55? How Much Will They Be Able To Spend? Will They Run Out Of Money? A reader contacted me this week with their detailed scenario, and […]
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5 Steps To Take Within 5 Years Of Retirement
Have you entered, or are close to entering, “The Red Zone” of retirement? The 5 years prior to retirement are among the most important of your retirement planning. I’m well […]
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How To Downsize In 24 Hours
Have you accumulated a lot of excess “stuff” during your lifetime? If you had to get rid of it in 24 hours, could you? We had to, and we did. […]
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How To Sell A House In 7 Days, For More Than Asking Price
On Feb 23, we accepted an offer on our “primary” home, as we implemented a major step in our downsizing strategy for retirement. The offer was higher than our asking […]
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