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Charlie Munger's $100K Rule: Why the First Six Figures Change Everything After 55

Charlie Munger's $100K Rule: Why the First Six Figures Change Everything After 55

The late billionaire investor said getting to $100,000 is brutal but necessary – here's why that milestone matters more than you think for late-stage savers.

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Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Why Most Retirees Underestimate This Expense

Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Why Most Retirees Underestimate This Expense

Average retirees spend $5,850 monthly, but healthcare could cost $172,500 over retirement – here's how to plan ahead without panic.

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4 Bad Money Habits to Ditch in 2026: Replace Goals with Sustainable Financial Practices

4 Bad Money Habits to Ditch in 2026: Replace Goals with Sustainable Financial Practices

Why consistency beats intensity for retirement savings – expert strategies to break debt cycles and build lasting wealth

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5 Expert Tips to Avoid Holiday Overspending That Actually Work for Retirees

5 Expert Tips to Avoid Holiday Overspending That Actually Work for Retirees

From setting boundaries to creating new traditions – how to navigate holiday financial pressure without guilt or debt in retirement

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6 Months of Personal Finance Wisdom: The Common Threads That Actually Matter for Retirement

6 Months of Personal Finance Wisdom: The Common Threads That Actually Matter for Retirement

After 27 articles on retirement money management, these 5 patterns keep appearing – and they're not what financial advisors usually emphasize

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The FIRE Goggles Effect: How Early Retirement Changes the Way You See Money Forever

The FIRE Goggles Effect: How Early Retirement Changes the Way You See Money Forever

Why a $70,000 truck becomes "5 years of freedom" when you're chasing financial independence – and what that means for your retirement mindset

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When You Should Help Your Adult Children Financially – And When You Shouldn’t

When You Should Help Your Adult Children Financially – And When You Shouldn’t

Four key questions to guide smart, sustainable giving in retirement

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The $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer – What It Means for Your Retirement, Savings and Family Legacy

The $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer – What It Means for Your Retirement, Savings and Family Legacy

How generations, tax rules and estate planning shape one of the biggest financial shifts ever

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Workplace Saving Mismatch – Why Employers and Employees See Retirement Readiness So Differently

Workplace Saving Mismatch – Why Employers and Employees See Retirement Readiness So Differently

A closer look at the confidence gap, longer lifespans and what you as a retiree or pre-retiree can do about it

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Approaching 50+? Stop This Money Mistake Before It Derails Your Retirement

Approaching 50+? Stop This Money Mistake Before It Derails Your Retirement

The overlooked planning gap for 50-somethings — four real strategies to fix it now

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The Retirement Withdrawal Puzzle – Why the 4 % Rule May No Longer Work

The Retirement Withdrawal Puzzle – Why the 4 % Rule May No Longer Work

New glide-path funds promise stability, but experts warn that the “safe” withdrawal rate depends on markets, longevity and how flexibly you spend

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Buying Time in Retirement – How Smarter Spending Unlocks More Freedom

Buying Time in Retirement – How Smarter Spending Unlocks More Freedom

Financial planner Andrew Rosen explains why the best retirement purchases aren’t things – they’re moments, connection and reclaimed time