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NewRetirement Reportedly Secures $20M via Series A to Boost Access to Financial Planning

NewRetirement: Financial Planning Platform Closes $20 Million In Funding

NewRetirement raises $20 million in venture capital

Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 2024

Top retirement articles covered Roth mistakes, wealth, average net worth, decision-making, rules, and more related to achieving a secure future.

Podcast 86: Pioneering Fintech and the Future of Money with Mark Goines

Listen to Steve Chen and Mark Goines discuss the keys to scaling innovations, mastering distribution, and how AI is transforming the future of financial service…

Planning for Uncertainty: Why Roth Conversions Require Iteration, Not Perfection (It’s an Art, Not a Science)

Discover the opportunities and limits of modeling your Roth conversion opportunities and get 6 tips for doing better.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/1/24

US wealthtech NewRetirement lands $20m in Series A funding

Roth Conversions Are Rising Ahead of 2025 – What Are They, and Should You Consider One?

Roth conversions may suddenly seem like a bad idea, but here’s why retirees are still considering them

Ten to Watch in 2025: Stephen Chen

Only 5 Years Away From Claiming Social Security? Do This Now

5 Money Mistakes You’re Making When Planning for an Early Retirement

I had a CD with a 5.5% interest rate and the bank wants it back early. Now what? 

Corporate Roundup: Alera Group Buys Advanced Capital Group, NewRetirement Becomes Boldin

‘I’m starting to panic’: Congrats, you’re a millionaire and you didn’t even know it (thanks to pensions)

NewRetirement Rebrands As Boldin

Steve Chen sunsets ‘NewRetirement,’ launches a new brand and is set to take financial planning to vast masses, starting with RIA and enterprise C-suite chats

NewRetirement, With $20M In Hand, Seeks Workplace Partners

Cross Class Friendships: Why Having Friends with Money is a Good Thing for Long Term Wealth and Security

New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age.

Inherited IRAs? Here is Your Guide to Strategizing Required Withdrawals from Your Account

Learn about distribution rules for inherited IRAs and learn how to strategize your distributions for your financial goals.

Holiday Gift Guide: Great Financial Wellness and Investment Gifts for Everyone in the Family (Even the Kids)

This gift guide is focused on helping you give long term financial success and happiness to everyone on your list, young and old.

How and Why to Pass on Financial Values to Your Heirs

Most parents want their kids to be good with money. The harder question is how to actually make that happen — especially when kids aren’t exactly asking for fin…