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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! […]
The Average American Household Is A Millionaire, Go USA! Read More »
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
These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse Read More »
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
Beyond the 4% rule: Improving your safe retirement withdrawal strategies Read More »
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
What Alberta’s CPP exit would mean to Canada Read More »
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
Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43 Read More »
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
Why It’s So Hard To Stay Retired Once You Retire Early Read More »
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
Spending More Money On Food: An Experiment In Decumulation Read More »
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
Should You Rent in Retirement? Read More »
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
How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k) Read More »
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
How To Plan for Retirement Read More »
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
The 60-Day Rollover Rule To Borrow From Your Retirement Plans Read More »
Your retirement savings goal may sound simple: save enough money to retire comfortably when you no longer receive a regular paycheck. But determining exactly how much money you need for retirement, and how much you should have tucked away now to be on track, can be a bit more complicated. Understanding the benchmarks of average
What Is the Average Retirement Savings by Age? Read More »
Couple already in retirement seeks advice on a new strategy https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/family-finance/designing-new-financial-strategy-already-entering-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
When should I start CPP and what’s the best way to draw down my retirement investments? Read More »
Fidelity recently came out with its average and median 401(k) balances by generation. They are as follows: Gen Z: Average $7,100, Median $2,500 Millennials: Average $44,900, Median $15,500 Gen X: Average $145,500, Median $44,000 Boomers: Average $215,000, Median $61,200 How does your 401(k) balance compare to the average and median balances for your generation? Low
401(k) Balances By Generation: From Gen Z To Boomers Read More »
Thanks to several commenters in my going back to work post, I’m getting more enthusiastic about sending my kids to community college! As a result, it may no longer be necessary for us to try and accumulate $1.5 million for two children to attend a four-year private college starting in the year 2036. It may also
Community College May Be The Way: How I Plan To Spend $1.5 Million Read More »
Variations can impact retirement income, estate planning, control and costs https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/not-all-pensions-created-equally-choose-wisely #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
Not all pensions are created equally, so choose wisely Read More »
In this reader’s case, it makes sense to start collecting CPP right away at age 61 https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/best-strategy-cpp-oas-rrsp #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
What is a Roth IRA? A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account where you invest after-tax dollars that will then grow tax-free. It shares some characteristics with a traditional IRA, such as the same annual investment limits, but a Roth IRA features some unique features and advantages. There are many types of investment
What Is a Roth IRA? The Complete Guide Read More »
If you’re expecting an inheritance at some point, you might be wondering how it could affect your retirement—or if you should even factor it into your plans. While a large inheritance could be a game changer, there are some key details to consider. Your retirement timeline and current savings are just as important. The circumstances
Should You Include Future Inheritances in Your Retirement Plan? Read More »
For most people, it makes sense to convert enough of your RRSP to a RRIF and claim the pension tax credit https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/split-rrif-income-spouse-2000-tax-credit #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