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Half of all Americans retire with less than $100,000 in savings. The average Social Security benefit is about $1,500 a month. These are averages. Half have less!

Which side are you on? Would you like to be better off? Perhaps we can offer some advice.

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Take Social Security at Age 62 and Invest It — Brilliant or Foolish Plan?

Let’s finally put that debate to rest (and find the best time for you to start taking it)

The Deceits of Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is a great big lie — well, almost...

Water Wars Could Derail Your Retirement Plans

…and you thought the climate crisis wasn’t going to affect you.

The Truth About Investing and How to Fearlessly Self-Manage Your Money

You have a 95% chance of making money in the market if you do two things right.

Average Retirement Income, Assets, and Debt — How do you compare?

The financial state of retirement is dismal. Even if you’re above the median it might not be enough.

Average Retirement Savings by Age, How you Compare, and What to Do About it

An average retirement may not be your cup of tea, so here’s how to step up your game.

How To Get One-Third More at Retirement

In 2022, you can get over one-third more than what your Social Security benefit would otherwise be at FRA.

Giving Back in Retirement—the Path that Leads to the Greatest Good

Saving lives is profoundly rewarding, and the effective altruism movement makes it easy to know the most efficient way to…

The Financial Industry from the Point-of-View of a Retired Professional

An inside story that exposes the raw truth that can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars...

How to Flex Your Expenses to Survive Potholes and Pandemics

Money isn't enough. 56% of Americans have less than $5,000 saved. Financial flexibility is the key to weathering economic storms.