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
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
August 31, 2024 Retirement isn’t just a financial decision. It’s a deeply existential issue The deeper issues of meaning, relevance, and identity that retirement can bring to the fore are more significant to some workers. BY The Conversation Most discussions of retirement focus on the financial aspects of leaving the workforce: “How to save enough for … Continue reading Retirement isn’t just a financial decision. It’s a deeply existential issue
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
By Sam Becker October 31, 2023 Joe Biden seemingly has two things in its sights lately: Malarkey and junk fees. A few weeks after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule targeting junk fees—described as “hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut businesses”—the Biden administration is zeroing in on … Continue reading Retirement planners might soon need to retire some of the sneaky ways they do business
By Emily Guy Birken September 30, 2023 There’s an old joke in the financial industry about how simple it is to ensure you have enough money for retirement: Just figure out when you’re going to die and work backwards from there. Okay, so the financial industry isn’t famous for its sense of humor. But … Continue reading Your ‘longevity literacy’ can make or break your retirement planning
Downsizing and Rightsizing: How to Simplify Your Life in Retirement Due / Aug 30, 2023 Part of retirement means re-evaluating your needs and transitioning to a new chapter of life. This downsizing process can be emotional as well as beautiful. Evaluating what you need out of your home can be one of the most freeing and … Continue reading Downsizing and Rightsizing: How to Simplify Your Life in Retirement
