“You should put aside at least 15% of your income for retirement, starting with your first paycheck,” I told my son. “You can include in that whatever your employer matches.” “They don’t match,” he answered. “Oh well, then it’s all on you,” I smiled. “It’s a good thing you’re starting early.” He had just started […]
Elizabeth Warren’s net worth tax proposal has problems, but she’s right that US capitalism must be fixed. Here’s how we should do that (and what we shouldn’t do). In 1924, my dad was born in Berlin. By the time he was 9, the Nazis had won a series of elections and Hitler was appointed Chancellor. […]
Social Security benefit rules seem to be designed for maximum complexity and confusion. With multiple benefits, requirements, and amounts depending on specific scenarios, it’s impossible to cover all of it in one go. Since the information on SSA.gov leaves something to be desired, here’s how to maximize your spouse’s benefits. First, the Obvious – Retirement […]
FIRE, the acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early, connects with many people’s dream of “firing” their boss. Do you know how long it’ll be before you reach that point? A Good Starting Point Tool On the “Four Pillar Freedom” blog, “Zach” shared his Early Retirement Grid, showing how many years you’d need to reach your […]