From a Retirement Place to a Dying Place - Mexico's 'Waiting Room'
#Retirement #Lifestyle“Stand up if you’re new here,” addressed the woman with the microphone. About a dozen people stood. “We hope none of you move here,” she…
Early Retirement Paradise That's Way Outside The Box
#Retirement #LifestyleWe turned left off the main road, taking our camper van along a dirt track for about half a mile. The road climbed before it dropped…
Americans: Should You Say No To Social Security Checks?
#RetirementPlenty of Americans take Social Security payments when they turn sixty-two. But if they can afford to wait a few years, they’ll reap far more…
Retire Early Without A Lot Of Money
#RetirementMany people would like to retire early. But they don’t have enough money. At least, that’s what they think. But a creative strategy, might…
Confused About Picking Funds For Your 401(k)?
#Investing #RetirementYour company offers a 401(k). But you might be confused about which funds to buy. Image by Pixabay This story offers a solution [https://assetbuilder.…
Would Your Retirement Portfolio Last If The Stock Market Crashed?
#Retirement #InvestingYou worked hard for your money. You planned for retirement. But now you’re getting nervous. U.S. stocks gained 233 percent between January 2009 and…
The Way To Make Life So Much Easier
#Investing #RetirementI get it. When we struggle to achieve something, it can taste so much sweeter after we accomplish our goals. But when we need to tighten…
How To Boost A Portfolio's Retirement Income
#RetirementI sat in the passenger seat as we swept around a corner. My friend, Pat, was driving. I was 20 years old. Pat was 31. But…
Why You Shouldn't Bother To Save For Your Retirement
#Lifestyle #Retirement“I don’t want to invest money,” said the young, bearded schoolteacher. “Do you have a trust fund?” I asked. He said no. “Have you married…
International Teachers: Something To Ponder This Summer
#Expat Investing #RetirementBetween January and May, I visited 39 schools in 11 different countries. I gave talks about saving and investing. I met wealthy teaching couples with kids.…