The Savings Playbook, a Logical and Meaningful Way to Prioritize Where You Save Money
Managing your finances can feel overwhelming, especially when you have competing goals like saving for retirement, funding children’s education, paying...
This Investment Is Cheaper and Better than Mutual Funds – Center for Retirement Research
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trusts. Anyone concerned about fees in retirement plans should be delighted that...
Habits of High Achievers: When to Copy and When to Follow Your Own Path
It’s no secret that success leaves clues. From morning routines to productivity hacks, countless books, blogs, and podcasts highlight the...
Is It Real? – Center for Retirement Research
If not, even an 80- to 90-year life needs rethinking. This post was written by Harry Margolis, a new contributor...
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...
