5 Numbers to Check Yearly
Most retirees swing between two extremes.
They either worry constantly about markets and money — or they avoid looking at anything for years at a...
Why One Account Isn’t Enough
Many retirees focus on how much they’ve saved.
Far fewer think about where that money sits — and that oversight can quietly cost tens of...
Work in Retirement—Without Penalties
Many retirees assume one thing the moment they claim Social Security:
Working is off the table.
That belief costs retirees thousands of dollars — and in...
The Right Order to Withdraw
One of the most expensive mistakes retirees make isn’t what they invest in.
It’s which account they pull money from first.
The order of withdrawals from...
Spend Without Fear During Retirement
Many retirees have done everything “right.”
They saved diligently. They avoided major mistakes. On paper, their finances look solid.
Yet emotionally, they feel stuck.
This is spending...
The New Elder Fraud Epidemic
Retirees spent decades building their savings.
In 2026, scammers are finding faster, more sophisticated ways to steal it — sometimes in a single phone call.
Elder...
The Best Way To Turn Your Home Into Income
For many retirees, their house is their largest asset — and their least useful one.
The equity just sits there, doing nothing for cash flow,...
Homeownership Isn’t Always Freedom
For decades, retirees were told one thing:
Pay off the house, then enjoy retirement.
Today, more retirees are quietly questioning that advice — and for good...
How Retirees Really Spend Money
Most retirement budgets assume spending is flat.
Real life isn’t.
Research and real-world experience show that retirement spending usually follows a predictable three-phase pattern — often...
The $200,000 Retirement Blind Spot
Most retirees worry about market crashes, inflation, and taxes.
But one of the biggest threats to a solid retirement plan isn’t the market at all...