Lifestyle
Retirement Travel Survey: Financially Confident Retirees Worry About Time, Not Money
Boldin surveyed 1,331 retirement savers and found 89% budget for travel costs, versus 58% of other affluent adults. See what the data shows about why.
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Lifestyle
From Strength to Strength: The Smart Case for Retiring Earlier Than You Think
Arthur C. Brooks argues that staying in your career too long is a real risk, and that most successful people retire later than they should.
Aging Well
Kinder’s 3 Powerful Questions: Use These to Transform Your Financial Plan — and Your Life
George Kinder’s 3 powerful questions about life are great for anyone planning their future and wanting to ensure meaningful and thoughtful outcomes.
Lifestyle
Harness the Explosive Energy of the Fire Horse to Build Your Wealth in 2026
The Lunar new year starts on Feb. 17. Explore the symbolism of the Fire Horse and how to harness that energy for more wealth in 2026.
Financial Advisors
The 7 Dirty Little Financial Secrets People Don’t Tell Their Spouses — or Their Advisors
7 common financial secrets that quietly undermine goals — and how bringing them into the open leads to better decisions and more confidence.
Aging Well
How to Live a Long Life: 15 Habits of Happy and Healthy Aging
You know diet and exercise can help you live a long life. Have you also developed the social, emotional and financial habits you need to thrive?
Earning
10 Ways to Get Luckier with Money (And, Why Luck Is More Important Than Talent and Hard Work For Financial Success)
The research is clear, luck is more important to success than hard work and intelligence. Find out why and explore 10 ways to get luckier.
Financial Wellness
Plan Your Dreams: 11 Guidelines for Building a Financial Plan for the Life You Want
The most important part of your financial plan isn’t your rate of return. It is planning your dreams – whatever is important to you.
Aging Well
Financial Wisdom: What Is the Best Investment?
The best investment? It isn’t always a stock or financial instrument. Other life choices can improve both your monetary and overall well being.
Financial Wellness
Key Lessons from 6 New Books: Rethinking Money, Meaning, and Retirement at the End of 2025
Looking for a spark of insight, we found 6 new releases that will expand how you think about money, markets, and life.
Budgeting & Spending
Back to School: Is College Still Worth the Cost of Tuition?
Are college costs worth it? A degree promises higher earnings, but not always more lifetime wealth.
Financial Wellness
What Motivates You? How Financial Motivations Impact Your Decision Making
Financial motivations drive your financial decisions. Be aware of them and you will make better choices.
Happy Retirement
Societal Collapse: Should You Worry? Can You Protect Your Wealth? Should You Try?
Can you really plan for societal collapse? Most Boldin users (planners by nature) say don’t bother. Here’s their advice.
Happy Retirement
A Planning Mindset Is the Secret to Financial Discipline, Confidence, and Better Results
Too many people think that their financial destiny is set and can’t be changed. Find out how a planning mindset improves wealth and security.
Happy Retirement
It’s Time to Play! Why Having Fun is So Important In both Work and Retirement
Play should be an important component of both work and retirement. Explore why it’s so important and how to do it more.
Aging Well
What “Die With Zero” Can Teach You About Living (and Retiring) with Purpose and Joy
Die with Zero is a call to live fully. Explore the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table.
Financial Wellness
6 Tips for How to Manage Money for Happiness
Financial goals are usually numerical. Nothing wrong with that, but you probably also want to manage your money for happiness. Find out how.
Aging Well
Do It for Your Future Self: How to Make Smart Choices Today for a Better Future Retirement
Do it for your future self seems like an odd mantra. However, it will help you get the life you want. Find out why and how to do it.
Happy Retirement
Volunteering in Retirement: 6 Tips for Making an Impact
Volunteering in retirement is appealing. More than ever, workers over 50 are seeking a second chance at purposeful work. Get tips here!
Happy Retirement
8 of the Most Popular (and Inspiring) Reasons Why People Retire Young
Want to retire young? Get inspired by these 8 popular reasons given by people who successfully retired in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Happy Retirement
Life Transitions: An Expert Guide to Thriving During And After Big Transitions (Like Graduation or Retirement)
Here are 8 key insights on life transitions. Use the tips to make retirement and other big changes in your life efficient and happy.
Financial Wellness
Market Volatility: What Percentage of Boldin Users Feel Prepared? Plus, Critical Actions to Take in Uncertain Times (Prepared or Not)
Boldin users are resilient. Find out what percentage feel prepared for market volatility. And, explore what to do in these uncertain times.
Happy Retirement
Tips for Happy Retirement: 13 Surprising Ways to Boost 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.
Budgeting & Spending
Surprising Lessons from People Who Live Without Money (Completely Outside of the Financial System)
People like Jo Nemeth and Mark Boyle lived without money entirely. Here’s what they learned about community, self-reliance, and security.
