Tariffs: Separating Fact from Fiction

Introduction to Tariffs Tariffs have recently become a focal point in discussions about trade and the economy, largely due to ...
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February 2025 Early Retirement Update – Springtime Edition

Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! This month’s update is a little later than usual since ...
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Another Year Older – Retirementally Challenged

Having an early January birthday has often meant celebrating indoors. When I was young, I envied those summer babies who ...
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Paying for College: Free College Programs for High School Students

By Bev Bachel If you’re like most of my friends and colleagues, you’d like to help your children and/or grandchildren ...
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Winter Taking Stock – retirementtransition

Winter is almost over here, although this week it’s still a bit chilly for Florida. Nothing like the Arctic Blast ...
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Retirement Sparks: February—The Month of Love
February’s blog post is only one day late. Much better than I did with January! Ah, February! The month of ...
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How Trump or Harris would address Social Security’s problems
The next president and Congress will need to tackle the financial challenges facing Social Security if we’re going to avert ...
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How to Teach Your Grandchildren About Money with Jamie Bosse – Milwaukee Financial & Retirement Advisors

Children’s book author and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Jamie Bosse explains how to teach your grandchildren about money. When it comes ...
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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb…and Back to the Lion Again – Retirement Reflections

I may have been boasting a bit too much (and even throwing in the occasional happy dance) about our little ...
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Transitioning – musings on 2021

2021 has been my third year since I took that initial leap into the FIRE unknown and for me it’s ...
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