“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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Tag: retirement savings
Debt Free: When The Vision Becomes Reality
I wrote the biggest check of my life this week, and became debt free. As many of you know, we’ve been in the process of implementing a major downsizing […]
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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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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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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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7 Ways Hiking Is Like Planning For Retirement
Last week, I “helped” a newly retired friend. He’s preparing for a 5 month hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,663 mile trek he’ll be […]
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5 Ways Retirement Is Like An International Flight
I’m sitting in the Delta lounge in Atlanta’s International Concourse F, awaiting a night flight to Dubai. A thought comes to mind; “Retirement Is Like An International Flight.” Laptop opens, […]
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5 Moves I’ve Made In Today’s Market Volatility
On Dec 31, 2015 the S&P500 Index closed at 2,045. On Jan 14, 2016, it closed at 1,890. By my math, that’s a 155 point drop, or 7.6%. In 2 […]
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FREE!! Year-End Financial Checklist
Consider today’s article my “Christmas Gift” to all of my readers. Today I’m sharing a special checklist document I’ve created specifically for you, based on the process I actually use […]
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Money Goals For Every Age
As we approach year-end, it’s a good time to think about your top money goals. Without goals, you’ll have no plan. Without a plan, your chances of achieving a great […]
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