Retirement – Page 11 – How to Achieve Financial Freedom

Deferring CPP and other ‘real-life’ retirement strategies

Watch personal finance expert Jason Heath on his approach to retirement planning https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/deferring-cpp-retirement-strategies #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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The Stash 100: Money tips everyone needs to know

You want to be better with money but don’t know where to start. This year, with high inflation, the return of student loan repayments, and global uncertainty—perhaps your finances have paid the price. All that to say: Improving the bottom line has never been harder for hardworking Americans. So in service of helping you get

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6 retirement strategies that don’t get talked about enough

Jason Heath: These alternative strategies can help you achieve the best retirement possible https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/6-strategies-dont-get-talked-about-enough #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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FP Answers: How should I withdraw retirement money from investments during a down market?

Plus: How do I change from a saver to a spender mentality, and is it worth staying with an adviser if he puts you into high-fee mutual funds? https://financialpost.com/investing/how-withdraw-retirement-money-investments-down-market #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks

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Pay hikes are great, but what workers really want is a company pension plan

Victoria Wells: Canadians favour pension plans over a raise amid looming retirement income crisis https://financialpost.com/fp-work/retirement-pensions-top-pay-hikes-employees #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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What’s the difference between a defined benefit and defined contribution pension plan?

Both plans are good, but quite different, and each plan has its own variations https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/difference-between-defined-benefit-defined-contribution-pensions #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Real Estate Collusion Revealed! Misaligned Commission Incentives

As a real estate investor since 2003, I’ve been disappointed by the real estate buying and selling process for a long time. While transaction costs have declined to zero or near zero for every industry due to technology, real estate commissions have remained stubbornly high. Could real estate collusion be involved? After I sold a rental

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The Top 1% Net Worth Amounts By Age: Are You Rich Enough?

Getting to the top 1% net worth by age is a very impressive goal. But how much money do you need to get there? Overall, to have a top 1% net worth in 2023 requires having at least $13 million according to the Federal Reserve. $13 million is $3 million above the ideal net worth

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FP Answers: I want to retire now at 48, but how do I figure out if I can afford to?

After a few ‘what if’ questions, this financial planner was able to come up with a workable solution https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/retire-now-48-how-afford #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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The Average American Household Is A Millionaire, Go USA!

Well folks, after writing over 2,300 personal finance articles since 2009, my job here at Financial Samurai is done! According to the 2022 Federal Reserve Consumer Finance Survey, the average American household’s net worth, adjusted for inflation, was $1.06 million. That’s right. The average American household, some of which consists of individuals, is a millionaire!

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These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse

Advance planning and avoiding major decisions until after the mourning period are among the keys to navigating hard times https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/tips-avoid-financial-pain-emotions-losing-a-spouse #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Beyond the 4% rule: Improving your safe retirement withdrawal strategies

The entire premise of holding a basket of assets and drawing from it blindly is a suboptimal approach https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/beyond-4-percent-rule-improving-withdrawal-strategies #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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What Alberta’s CPP exit would mean to Canada

Watch: Economics professor discusses how it would impact other provinces, federal services and more https://financialpost.com/fp-finance/alberta-cpp-exit-canada #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43

Hockey, darts, Aussie rules football, David Beaudoin went wherever the odds led him https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/statistics-professor-gambles-way-to-early-retirement #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Why It’s So Hard To Stay Retired Once You Retire Early

It’s hard enough to retire early, say before age 45. However, I’ve discovered it may be even harder to stay retired once you retire early! As I was going through my archives, I realized I had a master plan to re-retire by September 1, 2022, several months after my 45th birthday. Given the birth of

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Spending More Money On Food: An Experiment In Decumulation

Once I hit 45 in mid-2022, I decided to enter a decumulation phase. Instead of continuing to save and invest aggressively, I decided to spend more aggressively. One way to decumulate is to spend more money on food. Dying with an excess of money is suboptimal. If we do, it will have meant that we

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Should You Rent in Retirement?

Whether or not you should rent in retirement comes down to your unique financial situation and priorities. While both options have merit, understanding the benefits and disadvantages of both options will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your long-term goals and financial big picture. Here’s what you need to know as you

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How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)

The 401(k) is perhaps the best-known retirement fund. The money you put into these employer-sponsored accounts is tax-deductible, which reduces your taxable income today. Your funds then grow tax-free, and you might get an employer match to boot. But where does that leave folks who don’t have access to a 401(k)? Maybe your employer doesn’t

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How To Plan for Retirement

While retirement may seem far away, and you have many expenses between where you are now and the life you want in the future, it can take decades to save the money you need for your golden years. The earlier you start, the easier it is to reach your goals. According to the Federal Reserve’s

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The 60-Day Rollover Rule To Borrow From Your Retirement Plans

The 60-day rollover rule enables you to borrow money from your retirement plans tax- and penalty-free. You can utilize the rule once a year. However, in general, I don’t think it’s wise to borrow from your retirement plans. If you do, you may get into the habit of robbing your retirement future. You may also

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