Retirement: How to Protect Yourself During Market Volatility
Great article, from The Week, about how to understand and cope with the extreme volatility in today's invetsing environment. -...
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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
retirementgoat
- May 18, 2023
- 1 min
How to Choose the Appropriate Spending Level for Retirement
As much as income, spending and lifestyle decisions impact happiness (and solvency) in retirement. Here is a great article on...
retirementgoat
- May 15, 2023
- 1 min
5 Reasons Why You Won't Retire On Time
No surprises here but all things that can be addressed at any time to help achieve your retirement goals. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- May 11, 2023
- 1 min
Is a Reverse Mortgage for You?
For lots of retirees, staying in their own home is their priority and a reverse mortgage can make this possible. However, the other side...
retirementgoat
- May 1, 2023
- 1 min
I'm 65 Years Old and Retiring Soon: How Should I structure My Portfolio?
A quick read from SmartAsset citing some key considerations rather than a "fixed" one-size-fits-all approach. Important consideration, of...
retirementgoat
- Apr 11, 2023
- 1 min
The Role of Real Estate in Your Retirement Plan
From Entrepreneur, this article focuses on real estate investment, rather than habitation, and some of the benefits of maintaining...
retirementgoat
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1 min
Rent doesn't have to be a four-letter word in retirement
Some thoughts on what is, for many of us, a hard transition from home-ownership in retirement. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1 min
Jim Cramer's Secret to Early Retirement
More sound advice than secrets, Jim Cramer is well known through his CNBC show Mad Money. Here are some smart ideas, many of which apply...
retirementgoat
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
Don't be fooled by these 9 money myths
A lot of valid, and a few reassuring, pieces of advice here. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1 min
The Savage Truth: The unexpected cost of long-term care
This article, from SC Now, discusses both the high direct, and indirect, costs of long-term care in the US as well as some steps to take...
retirementgoat
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1 min
4 Simple Ways Beginner Investors Can Build the Classic 60/40 Portfolio
This article from CNBC explains what a 60/40 portfolio is (60% stocks/40% bonds) as well as why is is a classic "moderate risk" portfolio...
retirementgoat
- Mar 29, 2023
- 1 min
12 Money Traps That can Derail Your Retirement
From FinanceBuzz, here are a number of traps, some big and some small, that can set you back in retirement. Lots has been made of...
retirementgoat
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min
What are your income sources for retirement in Canada?
A short summary, for Canadians, from Vancouverisawesome. I note that continued employment income, often on a part-time basis, is a choice...
retirementgoat
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1 min
How to Save Money: A Comprehensive Guide
From Fortune, a good common-sense primer on how to approach financial planning. While not a retirement planning guide, most of the advice...
retirementgoat
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1 min
Leaving an Inheritance? Is It Better to Give to Kids Now or Later?
This is a common consideration among parents when considering their estate planning. So many things to consider such as your needs, your...
retirementgoat
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1 min
The Looming Retirement Crisis: How to Avoid It
Short but interesting article quoting the Chair of Blackrock, Larry Fink, who discusses the impacts of an underfunded Social Security...
retirementgoat
- Mar 12, 2023
- 1 min
Retiring at 50 is the Most Dangerous Decision You'll Ever Make
Most of us can relax for dodging this bullet.... However, this short article from Inc. brings up some good points on the risks of...
retirementgoat
- Mar 6, 2023
- 1 min
Money is Motivating 92% of Americans to Work Past Retirement
While money is often not the sole reason, it appears, in this article from The Hill, that it is the compelling factor. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Mar 5, 2023
- 1 min
10 Best Women in Personal Finance You Must Follow
Whether you want to follow some of these financial writers/bloggers to support women in finance or strictly because they can help...
retirementgoat
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1 min
15 Secrets to Getting Your Happily Ever After in Retirement
A financially-oriented, but not entirely, article from FinanceBuzz on some things to be mindful of in retirement. - RetirementGoat
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