Reverse Mortgages Can Help House-Rich Seniors Free Up Cash for Retirement. Here’s How They Work. – Tools for Retirement Planning

This article by Neal Templin appeared in Barron’s Dec 14, 2019. Looking to free up $4 million to fund your ...
Read more
3 months in – thoughts, doubts, panic, perspective

Greetings!
Welcome to theFIREstarter! If you are interested in themes such as Financial Independence, Retiring Early, Downshifting, or simply just ...
Read more
From Soldier to Financial Planner: Jim’s Journey to Inspiring Others

In a world where financial stability often feels elusive, Jim’s journey from military service to financial planning offers a ...
Read more
When your SIMPLE-IRA no longer fits, maybe it’s time for a 401(k) plan…and November 2 is almost here

Kids will outgrow their clothes. Sometimes that happens with retirement plans. If you have a SIMPLE IRA, it may ...
Read more
I Am Rich And Have No Idea What To Do With My Life

I read something a while back and it penetrated my brain. It’s a story of wealth, but it’s more than ...
Read more
Some Reading While We Wait
Staying home and social-distancing is a pain but it does have an upside. It creates an opportunity to catch up ...
Read more
Toucans and Other Visitors | The Panama Adventure

Papayas are common in our area. They seem to just pop up even if you don’t plant them. They are ...
Read more
How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes

After the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s, Lars Staack decided to play it safe and invest his retirement ...
Read more
Economists Weigh In On Covid-19 And Inequality
In a presentation to the Paraja Valley Saves Lives Coalition, SCEPA Director Teresa Ghilarducci describes how Covid-19 is accelerating gaps ...
Read more
A Review of Existing Measures of Retirement Well-being – Center for Retirement Research

The brief’s key findings are: While financial readiness measures suggest many could fall short in retirement, most retirees say they are satisfied ...
Read more