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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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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