On April 12, 2015, I wrote my first post on this blog. A decade of writing. 441 articles. 1 Million Words. Wow. It’s been a heckuva ride. I’m in awe that over 16,000 of you subscribe to my blog and read what I write (a sincere “Thank You!” to all...
A question has been plaguing me lately… “How To Choose The Best Medicare Plan For You” I’m turning 62 this month and inching closer to a decision I view with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’ve heard from many retirees that Medicare is a confusing web of...
Retirement is a difficult transition. Retirement Readiness is the key to making it easier. As I was preparing for retirement, I talked with some of my co-workers who retired before me. Many commented on how difficult the transition was. Wanting to avoid that in my retirement, I...
I read something a while back and it penetrated my brain. It’s a story of wealth, but it’s more than that. When I first read the story, my initial impression was distasteful. It seemed to be the story of a guy who was too rich and complaining...
No one likes having regrets. And yet, we all have them. Regarding the regrets of retirees, a recent study reveals some interesting findings that we can all learn from. Studying the data can reduce our chances of suffering the same fate. Today, I’m sharing some fascinating charts from...
On January 1st we conducted our Annual Financial Review for our retirement portfolio. I’m smiling. Since I retired in June 2018, the S&P 500 has had a nominal annualized return (including dividends) of 14.62%! On an inflation-adjusted basis, it’s 10.73%. Our retirement appears to be solid, and...
Note: This post includes Amazon Affiliate links, which will compensate me at no cost to you if you order through the links. If I had to name one profession that could shed insight into what matters most in life, it’d be a hospice physician. Imagine spending your...
This is bittersweet for me as I’ve come to know many of you through my blog. You’ve communicated how I’ve helped and inspired you over the years as well as offering sound advice. However, as I prepare to enter 2025 I’m leaving some things behind...
I’m posting the 10 most-read posts to close out the year. If you missed any, here’s your chance to see the most popular posts of 2024! The most-read posts of 2024 on The Retirement Manifesto. If you missed any, here's your chance to catch up. Share...
My friends at Apex Money recently shared an article that made me think. The article was from the Harvard Business Review and highlighted 7 Hidden Traps of Retirement, which the writers discovered during interviews with “dozens of highly respected former chief executives.” As I read the article,...