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I have a middle-class income — how do people contribute $30k annually to retirement?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Financial planners and personal finance gurus like Dave...
Rich Duprey
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I'm being told to raise my 401(k) contribution by 1% annually — should I follow this advice?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Key points There is no “standard” retirement...
Aaron Webber
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I'm ready to retire but having a hard time pulling the trigger because I know I won't be making any income
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. We all look forward to quitting the rat race and...
Rich Duprey
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I’m 57 and was laid off during the pandemic - I lost my good retirement benefits and now I don’t have enough for retirement
The pandemic was a stark reminder of the fragility of even the most well-thought out retirement plans. Although we think we have a solid financial plan in place, life throws you a curve, often at the...
Rich Duprey
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America's Most Affordable, Coastal Retirement Spots That Still Get Four Seasons
Retirement is expensive, and millions of older Americans have to manage their finances carefully after leaving the work force.  But even for retirees with limited savings, there are many coastal...
Sam Stebbins
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If you're 50 and make $300k per year, you should have this much saved for retirement - are you on track?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retirement planning is a marathon, not a sprint. That...
Rich Duprey
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If your household brings in $200k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 40
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Today’s harsh reality is the cost of living continues...
Rich Duprey
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If your family brings in $100k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 50
Retirement planning is like going on a long trip: you need a roadmap to know where you’re headed and regular checkpoints to ensure you’re on track. But it could be a daunting journey for folks in...
Rich Duprey
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Suze Orman says you need to eliminate 100% of these expenses before you retire
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. Insights: Focusing on a dollar figure to...
Rich Duprey
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We're in our 40s and wanted a target of $3 million net worth but ended up saving a lot more - how do we stop moving the goalposts?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. Insights: Acquiring more can become...
Rich Duprey
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This is how much you should have saved by 50 — are you on track?
If you are 50, you’ve seen firsthand throughout your life how volatile the market can be, how prices of goods can change through the decades, and how quickly the job market can fluctuate. The good...
Aaron Webber
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If your household brings in $200k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 45
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. An important part of retirement planning is keeping...
Rich Duprey
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I know nothing is certain but should I include my anticipated $3 million inheritance in my early retirement plan?
24/7 Wall St. Insights: An inheritance can be a wonderful thing, literally setting you up for life. Yet until you actually receive it, it is not yours and you can’t count on it. Keep your nose to...
Rich Duprey
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If you make $300k per year, this is how much you should already have banked by age 35
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. Insights: Here is what is needed by age 35...
Rich Duprey
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Is my company’s lifetime healthcare plan worth working for 8 more years than I had originally planned on retiring?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. Insights: Crafting the perfect retirement...
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