Retirement continued

A decade after the stock market bubble popped, we still see aging journalists singing the same old song to wiped-out middle-aged investors with no possibility of retiring.... keep reading

There are no free lunches. There are no free tax breaks. There are lobster traps.... keep reading

Investors remain naive. They think people with certain kinds of government subsidies will keep them. They will learn differently.... keep reading

Medicare is the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. It will go bust. How did this happen?... keep reading

If there is a threat that the government will force IRAs and 401(k)s to buy government retirement bonds, what is your best strategy? Do you trust the government?... keep reading

"It can't happen to me!" Really? It happened to them.... keep reading

I met her 30 years ago. She was 80. She was 23 years from retirement. She is still alive.... keep reading

If your money is ruined at age 70, bemoaning the fact that you won't be able to do what you do for a living today will not put food on the table.... keep reading

The public never has caught on. This is the reality of democracy. The brakes are not applied.... keep reading

This should be obvious to everyone. It is obvious to almost no one. I have used it for 35 years.... keep reading

Never assume that your reason for taking advantage of an IRA is the same as the government's reason for granting tax-deferral.... keep reading

The consumer is king. How does he assess this economy? This gives a hint about 2010.... keep reading

Procrastination kills.... keep reading

I was reminded of this on Monday of this week. Let me offer you encouragement.... keep reading

California is the supreme disaster, but eight other states are not far behind. Here comes the terminator.... keep reading

A "Tip of the Week" subscriber sends out an automated email announcing his looming retirement. Learn from his mistake.... keep reading