2/28/23: Thanks to the pension system at work, I’m considering retirement in about five years. Can I do it?
2/28/23: We're only in our 30s, so I'm wondering if the plan I have in mind regarding our retirement strategy is completely nuts?
2/27/23: Even though I enjoy my job, I'm 68 years old and wondering if I should retire and start enjoying life?
2/26/23: With an inherited IRA at our disposal, we're wondering what's the most tax efficient way to draw it down?
2/25/23: Is there any reason why I should be worrying about mom and her finances, or should I be focusing on my financial future?
2/24/23: With my monthly expenses covered by Social Security and a pension, and with plenty of other investments, is it okay if I pay off the mortgage of $138k?
2/23/23: I retired ten years ago, but I still have a mortgage. Does it make sense to pay it off?
2/23/23: With my husband working in a new field, and the cash flow feeling pretty good, we're trying to figure out a new budget and how much to save for retirement.
2/22/23: I have to make a decision as to whether I should retire in the immediate future or be forced to return to in-person work at a job I hate due to recent management changes.
2/21/23: With a move to France on the horizon, a move that could be permanent, should I keep or sell my house in Florida?
2/21/23: My husband works for one of the tech giants that recently announced layoffs. My husband's job was not impacted, but given that more layoffs may be coming, we want to make sure we prepare ourselves for any outcome.
2/20/23: Feeling like I got a late start, I have been super frugal and trying to save as much as possible. I want to know if it's safe to loosen up a bit?
2/19/23: Even before the pandemic, a large share of Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. He joins us this weekend to discuss.
2/18/23: Even before the pandemic, a large share of Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. He joins us this weekend to discuss.
2/17/23: In the last few years I have finally begun reaching my financial goals such as buying a home and contributing to a Roth IRA. I feel like I've come so far, but this debt ceiling showdown has me extremely worried.
2/16/23: My wife and I are in the process of purchasing land to build a home, and while we are pre-approved through a few banks, we’re wondering which is the better loan option?
2/16/23: I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work?
2/15/23: Everything is great, and it seems like you're on the perfect financial track, until it's not, and life throws you the ultimate curveball.
2/14/23: I realize that my 401(k) doesn't include any guarantees but I think I have enough for my needs, so I'm wondering if purchasing an annuity would be a good idea for me?
2/14/23: I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work?