Average Net Worth by Age
Before we look at average net worth by age, let me start by saying that there are pros and cons...
Early Retirement is the Wrong Goal
A more in-depth talking head version of this article is available on YouTube (view below). I chased early retirement for...
Casinos on Tribal Lands Boost Economies – and Longevity – Center for Retirement Research
Native Americans die 12 to 13 years earlier on average than Whites. Extreme poverty on reservations has been linked to...
A Plan for Reliable Lifetime Income Using Bucket and Income Floor Strategies
This is a deep dive into developing a retirement income plan using the concepts of an income floor and a...
Fact Sheet: Social Security: Current Facts and Figures
Nearly 184 million workers contribute to Social Security through payroll taxes. Details like benefit amounts and premiums change each year....
A Simple Plan to Fix Social Security? Be Suspicious, Very Suspicious – Center for Retirement Research
This proposal would undermine support for the program and delay a real solution. My clever friend, and occasional co-author, Andrew...
A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie
While it can be, financial success doesn’t have to be the equivalent of a fancy French pastry: millions in savings,...
Fact Sheet: Social Security and Medicare: Current Facts and Figures
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Up to 480,000 More Children Might be Eligible for SSI – Center for Retirement Research
In most states, when the low-income families of a child with a disability receive cash payments from the federal Supplemental...
10 Reasons Why Talking About Money Can Give You a Better Future
It’s taboo. It’s not polite. It’s personal. These are all things you’ve probably heard when it comes to talking about...