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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What Great Minds Say About the Power of Planning and How Their Wisdom Can Improve Your Future

What’s the key to feeling great about your retirement? The power of planning. Explore the wisdom of great minds for a fresh perspective.

January 15, 2026
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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?

January 14, 2026
Favorite Retirement Planning Articles

More than Money: Our Editor’s Favorite Retirement Planning Articles from 2025

Discover Boldin’s editor’s favorite retirement planning articles from 2025—insights on money, mindset, purpose, and living well.

December 24, 2025
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Tips, Lists, and Tricks: Boldin’s 15 Most Clicked Articles in 2025

These are Boldin’s 15 most-clicked articles, covering retirement planning topics like taxes, timing, investing, and more.

December 24, 2025
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Last Minute Gifts with Life Changing Impact: Books to Inspire Financial Peace of Mind and a Good Life at Any Age

Skip the stuff. These last-minute books for financial peace of mind can change how someone thinks about money, time, and what really matters.

December 19, 2025

Podcast 105: You Can Afford Anything, but Not Everything with Paula Pant

Hear Paula discuss the importance of values-driven money decisions, human-centered strategies for navigating complexity, and her unique Double-I FIRE framework.

December 18, 2025
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Social Security Strategies: 15 Tips for Making the Best Decisions

Choosing the right Social Security strategies can be a $100,000 (or more) question. Find out how to make the most of this benefit with 15 easy tips.

December 18, 2025
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Real Life Retirement Lessons From People Who Chose (or Faced) Radical, Inspiring, and Unexpected Journeys

Explore real life retirement lessons from everyday people and uncover practical insights to shape a more confident, meaningful retirement.

December 11, 2025
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Divorce After 50: How to Be Sure that “Gray Divorce” Doesn’t Ruin Your Retirement

Here are 16 tips to help you stay financially stable following a divorce after 50. Get the information you need.

December 6, 2025
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Year End Financial Planning: Survey of 1,000 Boldin Planners Reveals 6 Powerful Insights

Year end financial planning is a meaningful moment to reflect, make thoughtful decisions about your future, and build confidence.

December 4, 2025
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Financial Worry: How it Tricks You into Worrying More and What to Do Instead

Worrying is not the solution to financial stress. Find out about the one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future.

December 3, 2025
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Your Year End Retirement Checklist: Put 2025 Behind You and Prepare for a Great 2026 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 25, 2025
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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.

November 25, 2025
Tap home equity for retirement

5 Ways to Tap Home Equity in Retirement and 7 Times When it May Be a Good Idea to Do So

Have financial holes in your retirement plan (like not enough savings or unknown risks)? See if you should use home equity to fill them.

November 24, 2025
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Want Reliable Retirement Income? Use the Spend Safely in Retirement Strategy

Spend safely in retirement? It sounds promising. Discover how to implement this retirement income strategy developed at Stanford. Read more…

November 19, 2025
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20+ Eye-Opening Scenarios to Try with a Comprehensive Retirement Planning Tool!

Explore 20 scenarios to try with the Boldin Retirement Planner. These will increase your planning know-how and build your financial confidence.

November 13, 2025
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Why Financial Planning is the Ultimate Marshmallow Test

Let’s find out why financial planning is the ultimate marshmallow test and explore a few tips for how you can ace it.

November 6, 2025

Podcast 104: Money Confidence for Real Life with Katy Song

Gain real-life money confidence with CFP® Katy Song as she and Steve discuss work optionality and smarter family finances.

October 30, 2025
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How Much Do You Need for Retirement if You Will Live to Be 100?

What chance do you have of living to 100? And, can you afford to do so? Explore life expectancy trends and what it takes to fund a long life.

October 30, 2025
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What Scares People More: Retirement or a Dark Walk in the Woods on Halloween Night?

Retirement fears are real and deeply felt, but planning reduces the worry as shown by a poll of 1,000+ people who are approaching retirement.

October 24, 2025
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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.

October 24, 2025

Podcast 103: How Leslie & Thomas Used Boldin to Retire Early | Real Retirement Stories

Leslie & Thomas share how DIY planning, Boldin tools & weekly money talks helped them retire early and spend confidently in their go-go years.

October 23, 2025

Social Security: Surprising Insights on How the Program’s Advantages Differ Depending on Income and Wealth

Discover how Social Security and wealth interact — and why the program plays a different role depending on your income and resources.

October 17, 2025

Podcast 102: How Andrea Retired Solo With Confidence | Real Retirement Stories

Discover how Andrea Solarz retired solo with confidence using Boldin, Social Security, and annuities to fund a life of purpose and travel.

October 16, 2025

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