CNBC: I quit my job at 34 with $3 million—here are my regrets about early retirement
It is often said that there is no such thing as a free lunch. That admonition is doubly true when discussing early retirement planning.
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Taking a Sabbatical Leave: A Sneaky Way to Get an Early (Temporary) Retirement!
Taking a long vacation can help soon-to-be retirees reassess their goals without forgoing the satisfaction and financial security that comes with continuing work.
The Dividend Trap
With nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 now paying a higher dividend yield than the 10-year Treasury rate, it’s tempting to sell bonds and buy high dividend stocks instead.
All Eyes on the Federal Reserve
Under “unprecedented political pressure” and under the close eye of the stock market, the Fed is expected to cut rates by at least 25 basis points.
The Retirement Problem: What Will You Do With All That Time?
Retirees with big plans for the next chapter of their lives often harbor big doubts about what comes next, according Stewart Friedman, practice professor of management at Wharton and founding director of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project.
There Really is Free Money (Maybe!)
When is the last time you could make $125 in a matter of seconds? Filling out a claim for the Equifax data breach can take just a minute or so.
A Primer on 5G
Though it’s tempting to consider all the investment opportunities made possible by the rollout of 5G mobile phone network technology, it’s important to realize that we are still very much in the early days.
Surprise–Money Doesn’t Guarantee a Happy Retirement. Here’s What Does.
“There are people who engage in magical thinking about retirement happiness, just as some engage in magical thinking about retirement security–they want it, but they take no steps to get there.”
The Most Surprising Top Reason For Retirement Happiness
While money is always important in working life and retirement, having a pile of cash doesn’t guarantee retirement happiness.