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Taxes in Retirement: 25 Terrific Tax Planning Tips for a Wealthier 2025 and Beyond

Planning for the future should involve strategizing to minimize taxes. Explore 25 tips to help you plan, do retirement tax filings, and save money.

March 27, 2025
IRMAA Budgeting & Spending

Medicare Surcharges (IRMAA): How the Wealthier Pay MORE for Coverage

Are you wealthy? You may be paying extra for Medicare. Find out why and how to reduce your IRMAA – Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.

March 27, 2025
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The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why to Use One When Planning Your Retirement

Estimating your longevity with a best life expectancy calculator is a great way to improve your retirement financial and lifestyle projections. Start now!

March 26, 2025
best life expectancy calculators Aging Well

The 10 Best Life Expectancy Calculators and Why to Use One When Planning Your Retirement

Your longevity is one of the most significant unknowable factors that determine how much you need for retirement, how much you can spend, how much time you have to do the things you want to do and more. Estimating your longevity using one of the best life expectancy calculators can be a good way to improve […]

March 26, 2025
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A Quick Video Tour of the Boldin Planner (Get Started Series 1)

Get a quick video tour of the Boldin Planner. See how to set up your plan and discover opportunities to improve your future.

March 26, 2025
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Retiring at 62 or Before? Average Early Retirement Health Costs + 9 Ways to Afford Insurance

Health costs before age 65 when you qualify for Medicare are expensive. Here are 9 ways to make early retirement insurance more affordable.

March 26, 2025
am i ready to retire Happy Retirement

Am I Ready to Retire? 8 Unexpected Skills You Need for a Happy Secure Future

If you are asking, “Am I ready to retire?” Here is some good news: you don’t necessarily need $1 million dollars for a successful retirement. So, what you do need? We did a little digging and here are 8 important skills that will enable you to achieve financial security, health and the best most secure […]

March 23, 2025
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How to Retire Like an Adult: An 11-Point Checklist for Responsible Freedom

To retire like an adult, you need a responsible and dependable retirement plan. Use this 11 point checklist to see if your future is secure.

March 20, 2025
Planning

Podcast 90: Money, Mindfulness & Mastery with Leisa Peterson

Leisa Peterson, financial coach and author of Mindful Millionaire, discusses the impact of scarcity mindset and financial confidence.

March 20, 2025
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The Actual Costs of Long Term Health Care

If you are misinformed about long term health care costs, you might not get the care you want. Find out how much it costs and how to pay for it.

March 20, 2025
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Stock Market Corrections, Crashes, and Bear & Secular Bear Markets: The Differences and How to Handle for Long Term Financial Health

Learn about the differences between stock market crashes, corrections, and secular bear markets. Plus: 14 tips for weathering these storms.

March 13, 2025
Planning

Podcast 89: Boldin Your Wealth with Jackie Cummings Koski from Catching Up to Fi

ackie Cummings Koski, co-host of Catching Up to FI, talks about overcoming poverty, divorce, and single motherhood to achieve financial independence.

March 13, 2025
economic uncertainty Financial Wellness

Economic Uncertainty: 10 Ways to Improve Your Financial Well-Being When the World Feels Chaotic

Uncertainty. Fear. Confusion. Your worries might seem unmanageable, but there’s a lot you can do to improve financial well being right now. Get started!

March 13, 2025
realistic retirement expectations Aging Well

The Key to a Happier Retirement? Lower (More Realistic) Expectations

Psychological research strongly suggests that realistic expectations can increase retirement happiness (and financial security too).

March 6, 2025
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Checkmate Your Money: How Winning Strategies from Your Favorite Games Can Improve Wealth & Security

Discover the key strategies to win at 9 popular games and how these lessons apply to building wealth and financial security.

March 6, 2025
mortgage in retirement Housing and Home Equity

4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Retirement

You might be surprised to learn that paying off your mortgage may not be the right financial decision. Even if it is the right emotional choice.

March 6, 2025
retirement investing tips Financial Wellness

28 Retirement Investing Tips from Today’s Financial Geniuses

Here are 28 retirement investing tips from today’s greatest financial minds. Just one of these lessons might make your dream retirement a reality.

February 27, 2025
investing trends Retirement Savings and Investments

8 Investing Trends Across Generations: What’s Normal for Your Age Group?

Understanding investment trends can help you refine your own strategy and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of investing. Are you keeping up?

February 27, 2025
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8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate for Wealth and Retirement

Learn about 8 options for investing in real estate for retirement. Explore the pros and cons and discover which one is right for you. Read now…

February 27, 2025
Planning

Podcast 88: Invest with Impact with Toussaint Bailey

Toussaint Bailey, CEO of Uplifting Capital, discusses his journey from law to wealth management and aligning wealth with impact.

February 27, 2025
happiness as you age Happy Retirement

13 Surprising Tips for Increasing Your Happiness as You Age

Happiness is easier than ever as you age. if you want to do a little extra to make sure you have a happy retirement, try these tips.

February 20, 2025
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Financial Success: What Each Generation Thinks It Takes to Be Wealthy (and How Far Off They Are from Reality)

What is financial success? Gen Z says $9.5M! Boomers get by with $100K. See how generational money goals compare to reality and what’s needed to get by.

February 20, 2025
worried about running out of money Retirement Income

Worried About Running Out of Money? Consider the 1-2 Punch Approach to Retirement Income

You are probably worried about running out of money in retirement. Use this simple two-phase approach to significantly reduce your risk.

February 19, 2025
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17 Powerful Tips for Retiring Alone (Or, If You Become a Solo Senior During Retirement)

Whether by choice or circumstances, there are some challenges to retiring alone. Here are 17 tips for a secure, happy and single retirement.

February 13, 2025

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