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Retirement planning 101: Simple steps to secure your financial future
In the journey of life, we often prioritise immediate needs over future goals. Retirement planning …
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Millennials on track to retire early are maxing out HSAs to supplement their savings. Here's who's eligible, and how you can use it to grow your money.
If you have a high deductible health plan (HDHP), you can save and invest in a health savings accou…
Kathleen Elkins
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My dad sacrificed everything to retire early — only to die before he could enjoy it. I'll never recommend early retirement to anyone.
Rebekah Sanderlin's dad lived an frugal life in order to retire early, but died of cancer at 58 yea…
Rebekah Sanderlin
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Passing down an inheritance? Here's how to handle these 4 complicated assets — including houses and retirement funds.
Some of the most common assets in an inheritance plan come with legal and tax complications. Here a…
Christine Ji
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How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s with a net worth over $4 million — and why they don't want to retire early
Mai-lan Phan and her husband Ryan Wagoner achieved financial independence with a net worth over $4 …
Noah Sheidlower
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A California Gen Xer who retired early to Colombia on a $3,423 monthly pension explains how much he pays for housing and other bills
A 56-year-old who moved from California to Colombia says housing is cheap, and he has plenty of tra…
Allie Kelly
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Gen Z, here's how to craft the best retirement plan starting now: 4 financial experts share their best tips and tricks
Retirement is decades away for Gen Z, but the earlier you start saving the better. Here's how to st…
Christine Ji
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At 25, he decided he didn't want to be stuck in a job forever. Here's how he was able to retire by 36.
"Forty years from now, I don't want to be the guy who focuses his whole life on doing a career," Ya…
Shubhangi Goel
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Less than half of Americans believe they're on track for retirement. Here's how to know and what to do if you're not.
Using an annual income multiplier is an easy way to determine if you are at the right amount for yo…
Laila Maidan
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A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce
Divorcees have lower 401(k) balances, less savings, and a more limited monthly retirement income th…
Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan
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How a Gen Xer went from declaring bankruptcy at 30 to being on track to retire early in her 50s
Chris Elle Dove, who for a few years relied on Social Security survivor benefits, is set to retire …
Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer couple who retired early to Colombia explains their 'exit strategy' and how much they now pay in monthly expenses
John and Susan Pazera said moving abroad was the only way they could have an early retirement.
Ayelet Sheffey
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A Gen Xer who retired early at 34 returned to work a decade later. He only lasted 4 months.
Sam Dogen retired early at 34 and returned to work after a decade, but the micromanagement and stre…
Noah Sheidlower
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Retiring early sounds like the dream — but not achieving FIRE could actually help you live longer
Those of us can't join the FIRE movement may at least reap some health benefits.
Serafina Kenny
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You don't have to be a millionaire to retire before 50, accountant says. Here's how she did it.
Accountant Sonia Smith said she left the workforce and retired early with the help of a side hustle…
Jordan Hart
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Gen Xers who began their financial independence journeys in their 40s and 50s explain how they're on pace to meet their early retirement goals
BI spoke to late starters who started to save and invest in their 40s and 50s and set themselves up…
Noah Sheidlower
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A FIRE couple who retired early visited every national park. They shared 6 of their favorites and 5 to skip.
Steven and Lauren Keys retired early with a high net worth thanks to the FIRE movement. They shared…
Noah Sheidlower
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A millennial couple with a $1.2 million net worth explains how they both plan to retire by 35
Andrea Wallace and her husband became millionaires by 28 through frugality and house-hacking. They'…
Noah Sheidlower
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We retired abroad to Cuenca, Ecuador, once the US got too expensive. We still love the expat hot spot 14 years later.
After the Great Recession, we retired early to a walkable city in one of the cheapest countries to …
Edd Staton,Cynthia Staton
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How a millennial couple went from $750,000 in debt to being on track to retire in their 40s
Disha Spath and her husband went from $750,000 in debt to an over $1 million net worth in a few yea…