Kristin Hitchcock - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Retirement is only partially financial. It’s also important to consider the mental aspects of retirement and how it may impact your relationships. A well-rounded plan...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: The SSA has announced a COLA increase of 2.5%, which will help millions of Americans keep up with their everyday expenses. While inflation is beginning to cool down, this...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Burnout is extremely common. In fact, around 44% of the workforce experience burnout each year. Burnout may not have anything to do directly with your career or job....
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Once you have a certain amount of net worth, you often need a third-party manager to help keep track of everything. There are several options available, depending on your...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Figuring out whether or not you have enough money to retire is simply a matter of knowing your expenses and calculating how long your current savings will last. It’s...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Allocating at least 50% of your income toward savings and investments can accelerate your path to financial independence. Regular, disciplined investing takes advantage...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Burnout is a serious problem for many, especially in sales. Burnout is beyond just feeling tired; it’s psychologically draining. Taking a sabbatical isn’t uncommon in...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: When choosing a new city to move to, consider your lifestyle preferences and financial goals. Be sure to consider factors like tax structures and the housing market to...
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In the ever-changing world of investing, ETFs have become the go-to choice for many novice and seasoned investors. ETFs are “baskets” of stocks. When you buy an ETF, you’re investing in all the...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: The 2025 COLA increase will raise Social Security payments, helping beneficiaries keep up with inflation. However, this may also lead to higher Medicare premiums and...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Gold provides stability and a means of diversification, though it doesn’t appreciate as much as other assets. A balanced approach that includes hold as a part of a...
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One of the big problems with financial security is that it’s often hard to tell when you’ve made it, especially if you compare your progress to others. In one Reddit post I recently came across,...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Starting in 2024, individuals must take RMDs at age 73, with updated life expectancy tables leading to potentially lower withdrawal amounts. RMDs are taxed as regular...
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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retiring at a young age presents some unique challenges....
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