Retirement Planning

Your retirement plan is a roadmap to your future, but like all plans, it is likely to evolve and change over time.

The economy will not behave exactly as you have anticipated and your own life and goals will also change over time.

And, the best retirement planning goes way beyond your savings and investments. Numerous other factors like Social Security, when you stop work, your longevity, home equity, debt, taxes, income sources, inflation, spending, healthcare costs, lifestyle choices, and more may actually represent greater value or be more important than your savings with regards to your overall financial wellness.

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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
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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
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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
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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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Retirement for Couples: 10 Essential Planning Conversations for a Happily Ever After

Retirement for couples: Cover these 10 topics to survive retirement with your spouse. Communication is key, especially when it comes to money.

February 9, 2025
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Economic Indicators: 22 Data Points to Consider as You Try to Predict the Future

No one has a crystal ball, but leading economic indicators as well as unusual and personal economic indicators can help you assess the future and assist in financial decision making and planning.

February 6, 2025
spending mindset

Going from a Saving to a Spending Mindset: How to Stop Worrying, Retire, and Enjoy It

You, like many Boldin users, might have enough to retire, but are scared to start spending. Get 7 tips for moving to a spending mindset.

January 30, 2025
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10 Creative Ways to Retire Even If You Think You Haven’t Saved Enough

Think you haven’t saved enough? Think again. The impossible becomes possible with these 10 creative ways to retire securely no matter how much you have.

January 30, 2025
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Scarcity: Don’t Let it Steal Your Retirement

Worry about the scarcity of time, money, food, etc… can be a problem in lots of situations – including retirement. Learn how to focus on what’s important!

January 30, 2025
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Oliver Burkeman on the Surprising Benefits of Being Less Productive (and Potentially Retiring Earlier)

Explore how redefining your relationship with productivity can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and perhaps an earlier retirement.

January 16, 2025
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17 Micro Financial Habits for More Wealth and Peace of Mind

Micro financial habits are quick, easy, and meaningful ways to do better with your money. Explore options to use in your everyday life.

January 16, 2025
financial goals

The 4 Kinds of Financial Goals and Why They Are All Important for a Secure Future

Set financial goals today to reduce stress. Learn why setting process-oriented as well as short-, medium- and long-term financial goals are critical to your success.

January 9, 2025
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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.

December 24, 2024

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 services.

December 20, 2024
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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.

December 19, 2024

Podcast 85: Living with Intention, Insights from Christine Benz on Retirement Success

Listen to Steve Chen and Christine Benz discuss her new book, “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. Packed with actionable insights.

December 5, 2024
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Average Net Worth by Age

We’ll argue that average net worth is a meaningless benchmark. However, we will concede that it can be very interesting.

November 27, 2024

Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2024 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2025 and Beyond

Use this retirement checklist of 28 wise things to do before each year’s end to set yourself up for a great 2025 and a secure future.

November 14, 2024
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The Election is Over: Should You Think Any Differently About Your Retirement Plans?

President Trump’s reelection likely means major policy shifts. Here are 5 considerations for preparing your retirement plans for these changes.

November 7, 2024
Ted Talks on Retirement and Aging

The 24 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future

Want a short cut to a wealthy and happy retirement? These 24 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future.

October 31, 2024
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Planning is the Missing Link to True Financial Security

The evidence is mounting that maintaining a comprehensive financial plan is the missing link for most people who want financial security. See why everyone needs a written financial plan.

October 24, 2024
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Surviving the Financial Vortex: 5 Ways to Find Calm in the Swirl of Competing Financial Priorities

Feeling overwhelmed by a swirl of competing priorities in midlife and beyond? Here are easy-ish ways to calm your financial vortex.

October 24, 2024

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