Retirement Savings and Investments

There are a lot of questions about retirement savings and investments.

With regards to savings, you need to know: How much to save (did you know that some people save too much)? How much savings you will you need for retirement? Where should you save? Should you save pre-tax (traditional, SEP & Simple IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, 457s, 529s, HSAs, etc…) or after-tax (Roth IRAs and 401ks)? How do you find more money to save?

And, there are probably even more questions about investments: What should you invest in (stocks, bonds, real estate, funds)? How should your investments change over time? How do your financial values impact your investment strategy? What is the ideal asset allocation for you? What should you do when the market swings wildly?

See below for articles covering the answers to these questions and more.

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Understanding Boldin’s Monte Carlo Simulation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s New

Learn about everything that has changed (and why) in Boldin’s Monte Carlo analysis and your Chance of Retirement Success score.

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Compound Interest and Saving as Much as You Can as Early as You Can: Magical Secrets to Building Real Wealth

Building wealth can seem like it will take a miracle. Compound interest (especially if you start early) might just be the magic you seek.

June 18, 2025
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Your Future Net Worth is Much Higher than You Think (Assuming an Expanded Definition of Net Worth)

You’re worth hundreds of thousands more than your net worth calculations suggest, really! (Assuming an expanded definition of net worth…)

June 12, 2025
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Nobel Prize Winner Robert Merton on Why Retirement Income is More Important than Retirement Savings

Nobel prize winner Robert Merton outlines the 3 steps you need to take to create a retirement income plan for a secure future.

June 12, 2025
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The Beige Book, Explained and Takeaways for Retirement Planning

The Beige Book: what it is and what the latest report has to say about the economy (and therefore your life).

June 5, 2025
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Your Retirement Emergency Fund: Why Emergency Savings Are the Foundation of Financial Wellness

The first thing you need to do to gain financial control, is build emergency savings. Find out why and how much you need to have.

June 5, 2025
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3 Great Ideas from Barry Ritholtz’s Fantastic Book, “How Not to Invest”

Avoid investing mistakes with insights from Barry Ritholtz’s How Not to Invest. Get 3 key lessons to do better with your money.

May 29, 2025
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Real Life Planning: Can You Start Saving for Retirement at 50 (or Later) and Comfortably Retire at 62? (Yes!)

It is not too late! Meet the Thompsons (retired now) and see how they started saving for retirement at 55. Plus, seven steps to get you to retirement in your early sixties (or before)!

May 15, 2025
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What is the Volatility Index? What Does it Say About the Economy in 2025 and Future of the Markets?

What can the volatility index tell you about the future of the stock market and your own financial security?

May 15, 2025
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Early Retirement Withdrawals: 5 Ways to Take Penalty-Free Distributions from Your Retirement Accounts BEFORE You Turn 59.5

Retiring before 59.5? Discover how to make penalty free withdrawals from your retirement accounts to help fund your early retirement.

May 1, 2025
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Catch-Up Contributions: The Powerful Retirement Saving Secret for People Over 50

Catch up contributions are the IRS’s way of making it easier for savers age 50 and up to tuck away enough retirement savings.

April 24, 2025
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7+ Powerful Actions Taken (and Not Taken) by Boldin Users During the Week of Tariff Turmoil

Tariff Turmoil wasn’t all bad for Boldin users and they have some useful advice for weathering these storms.

April 10, 2025
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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.

April 3, 2025
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Trump’s Tariffs and Markets in Turmoil: Commentary and Advice from 12 Financial Gurus

Hear what 12 thought leaders have to say about Trump’s tariffs and the market turmoil. Get useful advice and insightful commentary.

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A Brief History of U.S. Tariffs and Their Economic Impact

Explore the history of U.S. tariffs and the impact they have had on the economy to help understand what is happening now.

April 3, 2025
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Strong Engagement & High Confidence: What Boldin’s Survey of Users Reveals About Strategizing Roth Conversions

Roth conversions are a powerful tax planning strategy, but how do retirement savers actually use them? A recent survey of Boldin subscribers reveals that users are not only highly engaged in Roth conversion planning but also taking meaningful action based on Boldin’s tools and insights. The results show that 93% of respondents have used Boldin’s […]

March 18, 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
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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
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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
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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

Retirement Income Strategies: 18 Ideas for Lifetime Wealth and Peace of Mind

We’ve spent our whole lives working, spending the money we earn and hopefully saving a little (or a lot) too. When we retire, everything we have ever experienced about managing our own finances gets turned upside down. We no longer earn as much or any money from work. We have to figure out how to […]

February 6, 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.

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16 Ways to Stop Wasting Money and Save More for Retirement (Like $100,000 More)

It’s easy to overlook dumb spending, pay hidden fees, or get scammed. Avoid the most common ways people waste money and save more for your retirement.

January 23, 2025

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