04.17.2013
Preparing for Life after retirement For many of us, preparing for retirement is all about the finances. We pay off debt, save, invest, and keep working until our retirement portfolio reaches a certain amount. Hopefully we’ll get there before 65, but finance isn’t the only thing we need to focus on. Having enough to live a comfortable retirement is important, but another key to a happy retirement is to stay active and engaged. Planning for life after retirement is especially critical for those of us who want to retire early. If you retire in your 40s or 50s, you won’t be satisfied [...]
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03.27.2013
The following is a guest post from William Cowie @ Bite the Bullet Investing. You still remember those New Year’s resolutions to spend less so you can invest more, right? You’ve kept a tight leash on your finances, holding off on buying new clothes, and throwing away all those catalogs you receive in the mail without even opening them. You’ve kept your eyes on the prize: building that early retirement fund. Great! But lately, have you caught yourself wavering just a little? Your coworker set her cup of Starbucks on your desk for a meeting and you can’t forget that aroma. [...]
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