Tag: retire
How Much Money Do You Need To Save For Retirement?
How much money do you really need to save to retire comfortably? For many people, this question causes a lot of anxiety. On the one hand, you want to save enough so that you don’t run out of money after you’ve stopped working. Your retirement account should be large enough to cover you for the rest of […]
Where To Retire Now…
Is $1 Million Enough for Retirement in America? The average American needs their retirement savings to last them 14 to 17 years. With this in mind, is $1 million in savings enough for the average retiree? Ultimately, it depends on where you live, since the average cost of living varies across the country. This graphic, using data […]
7 Tools To Build Wealth After 50
There is an old joke in my office that goes like this: Everybody can retire in 15 years starting with nothing. I can prove it. Most people overspend until their birthday has a 5 in front of it. Then they panic. OMG! I have only 15 years until retirement! And then they get serious and […]
To RETIRE Early, Change Your Expectations
The Best Retirement Strategy for 50-year Olds If you still want to retire early and don’t have at least $1M in your retirement account by age 50, you have to change your thinking about what it means to retire while also taking a different path to retirement. What is the best way to retire early […]
Thinking About Retiring? 6 Non-Financial Tips For A Happier Retirement Start
If you’re considering calling it time to retire, then I have a few non-financial tips for a happier retirement start. A lot of my early retirement relied on winging it. I was aware of the non-financial aspects of retirement. But I primarily focused on all the money stuff. As far as non-financial aspects, things I […]
How I Knew I Had Enough To Retire Early
Many people want to retire early to live a life free from the rat race. It takes having a certain mentality and the financial means to pull it off. Even with meeting those requirements on paper, it can be difficult to really know when we have enough to retire early and make it work over […]
Can I Retire At 60 With $500K?
As millions of baby boomers approach retirement with Generation X-ers not far behind, the question of “Can you retire with $500,000?” repeatedly pops up among our readers. Yet, it’s not only those 60-year-olds thinking about retirement, but also, we find middle-aged folks asking if retiring at 55 with 500k is reasonable. This article will delve […]
3 Ways You Can Achieve Financial Independence And The Retirement Of Your Dreams
My life’s ambition is to help as many people achieve financial independence as possible. That means being able to retire comfortably, as early as possible, in order to live life on your terms, not those of your boss. I recently came across an inspiring article that highlighted a married couple whose financial situation mirrors that […]
Top 4 Financial Milestones To Consider Reaching Before You Retire
Today I have the honor of featuring a guest post from a terrific writer. James Paul is a financial educator and blogs about money management, personal finance, college financing and retirement. His personal finance blog delves into financial wellness topics and the integration of money matters into life. Enjoy the post! Planning to retire anytime soon? Have […]
