January 17, 2026 Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>My grandmother never realized she was practicing a die with zero philosophy. She liked to give generous presents to her children and grandchildren on birthdays, gift-giving occasions—and whenever the mood struck her. I once asked her why she kept her loved ones so … Continue reading Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan
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June 08, 2025 How to think about retirement if you don’t have a traditional full-time job BY Anna Burgess Yang Anna Burgess Yang is the author of Work Better, a newsletter about the future of work, career pivots, and why work shouldn’t suck. Retirement planning is typically framed around full-time employment. 401(k)s or pension plans are … Continue reading How to think about retirement if you don’t have a traditional full-time job
April 20, 2025 No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire BY Emily Guy Birken Every few months, there’s a new story or study or think piece on the exact dollar amount needed to afford retirement. The most recent is Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study, which found that Americans believe they need … Continue reading No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire
Before retirement, a person may be more susceptible to present bias because their future labor income is uncertain, and they don’t yet feel an ownership of that money. BY Associated Press The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only … Continue reading Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says
October 03, 2024 Why your 401(k) will be safe after the election After the election results come in, regardless of which party wins the White House, the uncertainty dissipates, and markets get back to work. BY Associated Press Much like those annoying political TV ads, the warnings come back every four years: All the uncertainty around … Continue reading Why your 401(k) will be safe after the election
September 19, 2024 Retire like a pro by doing these 5 things Retirement is about emotional needs as well as financial. BY Reuters If you find it hard to plan for retirement, here is a little secret: It is hard for everyone—even the world’s foremost experts on the topic. Take Christine Benz, for example. As the … Continue reading Retire like a pro by doing these five things
August 25, 2024 What to do if you run out of money in retirement Other than the useless suggestion that you should have saved more, traditional financial advice doesn’t offer much guidance if you outlive your money. BY Emily Guy Birken We tend to think of 65 as the traditional age for retirement, but the … Continue reading What to do if you run out of money in retirement
August 16, 2024 Here are tips to retire abroad and expert investment advice Do you dream about living overseas when you retire? My husband and I like to talk about our ideal retirement spot. We both like the idea of a beach with mountains nearby. Oh, and he needs good sushi. I want culture and … Continue reading Here are tips to retire abroad and expert investment advice
