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Jabs Anyone?
61 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 9/21/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 9/21 | RECENT: Luckless Pedestrian on 10/3/2024 at 12:54 PM
The retirement scam – please don’t call this a rant🥲
3 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 10/3/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 10/3 | RECENT: parkslope on 10/3/2024 at 12:39 PM
I’m depressed, not very optimistic about retirement 😱 by R Quinn
23 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 10/1/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 10/1 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 10/3/2024 at 12:13 PM
Truth is Often Stranger Than Fiction
14 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 10/2/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 10/2 | RECENT: mikegaynes@aol.com on 10/3/2024 at 12:08 PM
A clarification of the bottled water post
2 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 10/3/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 10/3 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 10/3/2024 at 11:28 AM
Stay Informed by Marjorie Kondrack
55 replies
AUTHOR: Marjorie Kondrack on 10/1/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 10/1 | RECENT: mytimetotravel on 10/3/2024 at 11:17 AM
Social Security
5 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 9/30/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/30 | RECENT: L H on 10/3/2024 at 7:55 AM
In defense of billionaires
80 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/24/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 9/24 | RECENT: Luckless Pedestrian on 10/3/2024 at 6:13 AM
Food for Thought by Ken Cutler
27 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 9/30/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 9/30 | RECENT: Mary Andersen on 10/2
Hedging your bet in retirement-dealing with inflation. What’s your strategy? R Quinn
56 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/28/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 9/28 | RECENT: sjoag on 10/2
How might early retirement at say age 55 affect your FRA SS benefits?
12 replies
AUTHOR: stelea99 on 9/23/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/23 | RECENT: William Perry on 9/30
A cease and desist request, at least I thought about it.
3 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 9/28/2024
FIRST: Linda Grady on 9/29 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 9/30
Student Loan Repayments and Credit Score
7 replies
AUTHOR: Wayne Schober on 9/28/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/28 | RECENT: Linda Grady on 9/29
Sequence of Return Risk
41 replies
AUTHOR: David Lancaster on 9/27/2024
FIRST: Dave Melick on 9/27 | RECENT: parkslope on 9/29
Anybody Listening? by Jonathan Clements
26 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/27/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 9/27 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 9/28
How did it all work for us? Why not now?
67 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/25/2024
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 9/25 | RECENT: OldITGuy on 9/28
More leading economic indicators.
4 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 9/25/2024
FIRST: jimbow13 on 9/25 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 9/28
Anchors Away by Ken Cutler
13 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 9/23/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/23 | RECENT: Margot H Knight on 9/28
Conflicting and Confusing Economic Indicators
11 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 9/26/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 9/26 | RECENT: bbbobbins on 9/28
How and when did you find out about HumbleDollar?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Ben Rodriguez on 9/25/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 9/25 | RECENT: 1PF on 9/26
Article about Jonathan in the Telegraph
14 replies
AUTHOR: Margaret Fallon on 9/25/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/25 | RECENT: Linda Grady on 9/26
Medigap pricing question
94 replies
AUTHOR: rgscl on 9/2/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 9/2 | RECENT: rgscl on 9/25
Didn’t Say That by Jonathan Clements
16 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/20/2024
FIRST: Don Southworth on 9/20 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 9/25
Silver Coins
12 replies
AUTHOR: pcroppo on 9/15/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/15 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 9/25
Conflicting News
7 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 9/25/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/25 | RECENT: Michael l Berard on 9/25
Do you know about community property trusts? By Bill Perry
3 replies
AUTHOR: William Perry on 9/24/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/25 | RECENT: William Perry on 9/25
A Cautionary Tale: The S&P and the Perilous Sequence of Returns by Steve Abramowitz
14 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 9/16/2024
FIRST: Michael1 on 9/17 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 9/24
Analog versus Digital
2 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 9/24/2024
FIRST: Jo Bo on 9/24 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 9/24
Quinn asks himself, Is delaying Social Security to age 70 the right decision?
78 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/21/2024
FIRST: Linda Grady on 9/21 | RECENT: Mike Xavier on 9/24
Getting Rolled by Jonathan Clements
31 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/18/2024
FIRST: Don Southworth on 9/18 | RECENT: John Kaczka on 9/23
Can annuity income be used to offset RMD obligations from other accounts?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Christopher Matthews on 7/5/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/5 | RECENT: Chris Rush on 9/22
The Persistence of Memory by Ken Cutler
17 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 9/15/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/16 | RECENT: Tim Mueller on 9/21
Quinn ponders – Are you better off than you were four years ago?
63 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/18/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 9/18 | RECENT: Martin McCue on 9/21
Which is better, traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
40 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 11/3/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 11/3/2021 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 9/21
What’s your asset breakdown by tax treatment?
29 replies
AUTHOR: Matt Morse on 9/10/2024
FIRST: 1PF on 9/10 | RECENT: Rob Jennings on 9/21
Q re Roth along with 403B
8 replies
AUTHOR: Julie VanDore on 9/17/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/17 | RECENT: 1PF on 9/18
Looking for Guidance on Formulating a Well-Balanced Investment Plan
19 replies
AUTHOR: Kelly Gloria on 9/15/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/15 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 9/17
We can’t control what others do and we can’t stop misfortune from striking. But we can control our own actions. Those who are financially prudent will most likely enjoy success, even if events don’t always go their way.
26 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/13/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/13 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 9/16
How would you prepare for the staggering cost of in-home care if you ever need it?
18 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 9/10/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 9/10 | RECENT: parkslope on 9/15
A Rental House?—By the Numbers (by Dana/DrLefty)
3 replies
AUTHOR: DrLefty on 9/11/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 9/11 | RECENT: DrLefty on 9/15
Booking It by Jonathan Clements
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/13/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 9/13 | RECENT: DrLefty on 9/15
Friday the 13th, the Luckiest Day of My Life by Andrew Forsythe
16 replies
AUTHOR: Andrew Forsythe on 9/13/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/13 | RECENT: Andrew Forsythe on 9/15
What I Saw With Meals on Wheels
17 replies
AUTHOR: mytimetotravel on 9/5/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 9/5 | RECENT: mytimetotravel on 9/15
Active vs. Passive ETFs: Fidelity and T. Rowe Price Meet Vanguard by Steve Abramowitz
13 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 9/12/2024
FIRST: parkslope on 9/12 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 9/14
Read This for FREE!
14 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 9/9/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 9/9 | RECENT: William Dorner on 9/14
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/6/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 9/6 | RECENT: jimbow13 on 9/13
A Rental House? Questions to Consider (from Dana/DrLefty)
16 replies
AUTHOR: DrLefty on 9/9/2024
FIRST: Michael1 on 9/10 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 9/12
Can your retirement survive a financial shock? It seems many can’t. Have you thought about it? Rdq
59 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/9/2024
FIRST: bbbobbins on 9/9 | RECENT: R Quinn on 9/11
Is Your Broad Market Index ETF Suffering from Tech Bloat? by Steve Abramowitz
10 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 9/9/2024
FIRST: Olin on 9/9 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 9/10
The Dance of Time by Ken Cutler
16 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 9/2/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 9/2 | RECENT: Philip Karp on 9/10
Kristine Wonders: Does Not Having Children Change How You Plan For Retirement?
92 replies
AUTHOR: kristinehayes2014 on 8/14/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/14 | RECENT: Winston Smith on 9/10
Long Term Care? Who has it?
45 replies
AUTHOR: Jeff Bond on 8/10/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 8/10 | RECENT: Linda Grady on 9/10
First Place by Jonathan Clements
60 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/6/2024
FIRST: eludom on 9/6 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 9/10
Quinn is considering buying a Bentley 🤑
30 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/3/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 9/3 | RECENT: R Quinn on 9/9
The Habits of Old Men by Andrew Forsythe
29 replies
AUTHOR: Andrew Forsythe on 9/7/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 9/7 | RECENT: Andrew Forsythe on 9/8
Quinn ponders the minimum wage, a living wage and the possible consequences of changes for all
14 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/6/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/6 | RECENT: corrupt on 9/8
Money Memories by Edmund Marsh
4 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 9/6/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/6 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 9/7
DIY Analytical Tools to Support Financial Decisions
6 replies
AUTHOR: Ed Kadala on 9/5/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 9/5 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 9/7
Nasdaq 100 Option-Income ETF: Is the Sequel to JEPI Just Theater? by Steve Abramowitz
2 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 9/5/2024
FIRST: Ed Kadala on 9/6 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 9/6
David Enna’s Tipswatch.com tribute to Bob Brinker
11 replies
AUTHOR: William Perry on 9/4/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 9/4 | RECENT: William Perry on 9/5
Reaching Two-thirds of a Century!
26 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 9/3/2024
FIRST: Marjorie Kondrack on 9/3 | RECENT: bbbobbins on 9/5
Dart board investing. What, me worry? Quinn may not be a good example
10 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/31/2024
FIRST: Michael1 on 8/31 | RECENT: R Quinn on 9/5
I would like some RMD advice
11 replies
AUTHOR: polamalu2009 on 9/4/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 9/4 | RECENT: William Perry on 9/4
Jonathan is right, employers don’t care, but that’s not the real problem- it’s people
14 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 9/2/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 9/2 | RECENT: R Quinn on 9/3
Covid and Money Fever by Steve Abramowitz
14 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 9/1/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 9/1 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 9/3
JEPI as a Bond Substitute? Don Quixote Confronts the Windmills by Steve Abramowitz
21 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/28/2024
FIRST: Kevin Cady on 8/28 | RECENT: Kevin Lynch on 9/3
Retirement Calculators
43 replies
AUTHOR: Matt Morse on 8/28/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/28 | RECENT: Tom Raveret on 9/2
Year end action items?
26 replies
AUTHOR: eludom on 8/31/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/31 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 9/2
Prosperity by Marjorie Kondrack
33 replies
AUTHOR: Marjorie Kondrack on 8/25/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/25 | RECENT: Marjorie Kondrack on 9/1
Quinn ponders a taxing situation. Loopholes and such. Is there a better way?
25 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/29/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/29 | RECENT: David Lancaster on 9/1
I Ain’t Stupid Ya Know
33 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 8/27/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 8/27 | RECENT: Nick Politakis on 8/31
Rules of the Road by Jonathan Clements
25 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/30/2024
FIRST: David Lancaster on 8/30 | RECENT: Michael1 on 8/31
Connor asks – How young is too young to receive an inheritance?
24 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/25/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/25 | RECENT: William Dorner on 8/31
Is being frugal a way of life, a necessity, habit or fun? RDQ thinks about it.
38 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/27/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/27 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/31
Did we do this all wrong?
23 replies
AUTHOR: polamalu2009 on 8/27/2024
FIRST: sjoag on 8/27 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/31
On Being Aware
10 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 8/25/2024
FIRST: Winston Smith on 8/25 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/31
Vanguard’s VOO and VTI: Close Brothers but Not Identical Twins by Steve Abramowitz
0 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/30/2024
IRAs in a Trust
3 replies
AUTHOR: David Lancaster on 8/29/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 8/29 | RECENT: David Lancaster on 8/29
Do You Own a Safe?
42 replies
AUTHOR: mytimetotravel on 8/23/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/23 | RECENT: stelea99 on 8/29
Jonathan in Washington Post this am.
8 replies
AUTHOR: baldscreen on 8/28/2024
FIRST: 1PF on 8/28 | RECENT: Olin on 8/28
How Did You Announce Your Retirement?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jeff Bond on 8/13/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/13 | RECENT: Rob Jennings on 8/28
The Road Trip by Ken Cutler
12 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/19/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 8/20 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 8/27
Working for Free by Ken Cutler
29 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/26/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/26 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 8/27
Spreadsheets vs winging it
30 replies
AUTHOR: polamalu2009 on 8/25/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/25 | RECENT: bbbobbins on 8/27
Kristine Wonders: Does Personality Matter When It Comes To Finances?
35 replies
AUTHOR: kristinehayes2014 on 8/18/2024
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 8/18 | RECENT: P Pozo on 8/27
SOS, MAYDAY,HELP, etc. concerning What Type Bonds Should I Consider Social Security?
5 replies
AUTHOR: Michael l Berard on 8/24/2024
FIRST: sjoag on 8/24 | RECENT: Brad Butts on 8/25
Committing Ourselves by Jonathan Clements
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/23/2024
FIRST: Michael1 on 8/23 | RECENT: GNeil Nussen623 on 8/25
Travel is a valuable learning experience – our world is linked like never before, we need more understanding
46 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/15/2024
FIRST: luvtoride44afe9eb1e on 8/15 | RECENT: mytimetotravel on 8/24
Running Away from Home (Again) by Steve Abramowitz
19 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/22 | RECENT: Mike Gaynes on 8/24
Requiem for a CEO by Ken Cutler
3 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/23/2024
FIRST: Kathy Gloeckler on 8/24 | RECENT: Kathy Gloeckler on 8/24
Women and men are different. Quinn’s in trouble again
51 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/19/2024
FIRST: eludom on 8/19 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/24
Cash On Hand
29 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 8/7/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/7 | RECENT: cesplint on 8/24
RDQ says ignore those big scary numbers
42 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/21/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 8/21 | RECENT: Chris Roessler on 8/23
Final Arrangements, a Learning Curve (from Dana/DrLefty)
28 replies
AUTHOR: DrLefty on 8/18/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/18 | RECENT: parkslope on 8/22
Having Your VOO and Diversifying It Too by Steve Abramowitz
7 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/14/2024
FIRST: William Housley on 8/14 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/21
Everything About Retirement on a 3×5 card
10 replies
AUTHOR: William Housley on 8/14/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/14 | RECENT: Cheryl Low on 8/20
I cannot figure out the procedures and methods for logging in to this site.
21 replies
AUTHOR: Max Gainey on 8/3/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/3 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 8/19
Am I Retired?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/11/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/11 | RECENT: DrLefty on 8/19
This deserves a rant. The United States approach to paying for healthcare is a joke.
52 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/16/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/16 | RECENT: Kevin Madden on 8/19
Full Pockets by Edmund Marsh
10 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 8/19/2024
FIRST: B Carr on 8/19 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 8/19
“Dad, how should I invest for retirement ?”
17 replies
AUTHOR: eludom on 8/16/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/16 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 8/19
I Know Your Blind Spot
24 replies
AUTHOR: Cathleen Toomey on 8/16/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 8/16 | RECENT: Linda Grady on 8/18
Preparing for the unthinkable.
15 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/14/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/14 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 8/17
When you retire, should you move your retirement savings to IRA or leave it in 401K plan?
29 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 8/11/2024
FIRST: Nick Politakis on 8/11 | RECENT: smr1082 on 8/17
Connor suffers from new car envy
56 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 7/29/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 7/29 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/17
Is a 401k plan better than a pension? For most workers, yes it is. Here’s why. RDQ
23 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/12/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/12 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 8/17
Nothing to Trust by Jonathan Clements
29 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/16/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 8/16 | RECENT: Michael1 on 8/17
Quinn is fascinated – and a bit frightened- by the misinformation, irresponsibility, envy, and selfishness expressed by many people – is it real?
34 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/7/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/7 | RECENT: parkslope on 8/15
Why Risk 40/20/40 When You Can Recreate Your 60/40? by Steve Abramowitz
30 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/12/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 8/12 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/14
Foolish summer
6 replies
AUTHOR: billehart on 8/14/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/14 | RECENT: Kevin Lynch on 8/14
What retirement expense scares you the most?
46 replies
AUTHOR: Matt Morse on 8/11/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/11 | RECENT: R Quinn on 8/14
Social Security Survivor Benefits. Connor learns a nuance.
11 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/12/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/12 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 8/13
A CCRC is not an Assisted Living facility
32 replies
AUTHOR: mytimetotravel on 7/9/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/9 | RECENT: kt2062 on 8/12
A Big Question For Me Heading Into Retirement
50 replies
AUTHOR: Matt Morse on 8/9/2024
FIRST: stelea99 on 8/9 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 8/12
Enabling 1:1 message here? Feature requests?
8 replies
AUTHOR: eludom on 8/11/2024
FIRST: Linda Grady on 8/11 | RECENT: eludom on 8/11
Are Credit Card Usage Fees out of hand? Ben asked, Connor obliged.
20 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/8/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/8 | RECENT: jimbow13 on 8/11
Lines in the Sand by Jonathan Clements
47 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/9/2024
FIRST: bbbobbins on 8/9 | RECENT: kt2062 on 8/11
Staying the Course by Jonathan Clements
51 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/5/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 8/5 | RECENT: luvtoride44afe9eb1e on 8/11
New Inherited IRA RMD final rules
9 replies
AUTHOR: William Perry on 7/19/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 7/19 | RECENT: KitchenPoet on 8/10
How have you financially protected a surviving spouse or dependent?
33 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/8/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 8/8 | RECENT: OldITGuy on 8/10
A Crisis of Competence? by Ken Cutler
20 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/8/2024
FIRST: G W on 8/8 | RECENT: jimbow13 on 8/10
Convert Your Traditional IRA Non-deductible Contributions to a Roth Tax-free
5 replies
AUTHOR: Ed Kadala on 8/8/2024
FIRST: Randy Dobkin on 8/8 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 8/9
How to Convince A Friend Not to Invest in an Active Fidelity Fund by Steve Abramowitz
2 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/9/2024
FIRST: Philip Stein on 8/9 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/9
The Motivated Seller by Steve Abramowitz
14 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/5/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/5 | RECENT: brian johnson on 8/8
Unexpected, cautionary or funny tales about managing your retirement accounts online
7 replies
AUTHOR: Laura E. Kelly on 8/2/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/2 | RECENT: John Yeigh on 8/7
Quinn has questions. To Roth or not and when?
20 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/6/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/6 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 8/7
Baseball, Gin and Technology by Steve Abramowitz
4 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/7/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 8/7 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/7
How to protect your retirement savings from scammers?
44 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 7/29/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/29 | RECENT: Margaret Fallon on 8/7
What to do when the stock market crashes
5 replies
AUTHOR: johntlim on 8/6/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/6 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 8/6
At Dave’s Request
6 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 8/5/2024
FIRST: Michael1 on 8/6 | RECENT: bbbobbins on 8/6
Day of Reckoning by Ken Cutler
29 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/3/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/3 | RECENT: R Quinn on 8/6
A dollar by any other name would smell as sweet. Connor wades into the income debate.
19 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/4/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 8/4 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 8/5
To target or not to target? Can workers do better?
9 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/4/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/4 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 8/5
Is paying income taxes on your Social Security benefit fair?
32 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/2/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 8/2 | RECENT: R Quinn on 8/5
Should you include SS and pensions in your net worth? Connor weighs in.
44 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 8/1/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 8/1 | RECENT: R Quinn on 8/5
The Renegade Therapist by Steve Abramowitz
11 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 8/3/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 8/3 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/4
Income or spending? Top priority in retirement.
68 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/31/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/31 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 8/4
Making the connection. Does anyone think about consequences of free stuff, of someone paying less or giving more to others? A Quinn mini rant.
9 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 8/3/2024
FIRST: Linda Grady on 8/4 | RECENT: R Quinn on 8/4
Who wants to be a millionaire?
20 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/26/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 7/26 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 8/4
It Hurt So Good
11 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 8/2/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 8/2 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 8/4
Is Small Beautiful? Four Index Choices from Vanguard by Steve Abramowitz
14 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/27/2024
FIRST: rick voorhies on 7/28 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 8/3
If money were no object, what would you NOT change?
9 replies
AUTHOR: Matt Morse on 7/29/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 7/29 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 8/3
All About Me
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/22/2024
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 7/22 | RECENT: cesplint on 8/3
Feeling Lucky by Jonathan Clements
35 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/26/2024
FIRST: Neil Imus on 7/26 | RECENT: cesplint on 8/3
When should you claim Social Security retirement benefits—and why?
34 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: cesplint on 8/3
You can accumulate wealth without ever being rich
13 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/29/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 7/30 | RECENT: parkslope on 8/3
It’s Up to Them by Edmund Marsh
17 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 8/1/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 8/2 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 8/3
A Target On My Back by Ken Cutler
10 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 7/30/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 7/30 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 8/2
July’s Hits-Forum Edition
9 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 8/1/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 8/1 | RECENT: Jeff on 8/1
What’s In a Name: Do Index Funds Hold the Right Stuff? by Steve Abramowitz
0 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/31/2024
Vanguard’s S&P and Total Market Funds: Soul Brothers or Twins by Steve Abramowitz
6 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/30/2024
FIRST: B Carr on 7/30 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/30
Vanguard vs. Fidelity: When First Class Is Cheaper than Economy by Steve Abramowitz
37 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/25/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 7/25 | RECENT: Mike Gaynes on 7/29
If money were no object, what would you change about your life?
31 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: kristinehayes2014 on 4/6/2021 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 7/29
Should you prepay a mortgage?
31 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/28/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/28/2021 | RECENT: JGarrett on 7/28
Trust – The reason I read Humble Dollar
1 reply
AUTHOR: William Perry on 7/28/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 7/28 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 7/28
Signing up for pre-planned funeral services – Is it worth it?
17 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 7/23/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 7/24 | RECENT: smr1082 on 7/28
Monday is a good day for a rant. Let’s talk everything annoying. People, money, people
47 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/24/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/24 | RECENT: Michael1 on 7/28
Nobody wants to pay healthcare bills, Quinn says he knows why.
34 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/25/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 7/25 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/28
Three Significant Moments
17 replies
AUTHOR: Wayne Proctor on 7/20/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 7/20 | RECENT: Wayne Proctor on 7/27
Quinn relents. Apparently you can live on 66% of pre-retirement income. 😉😉
123 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/13/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 7/13 | RECENT: Cheryl Low on 7/27
What got you interested in investing?
14 replies
AUTHOR: H S on 7/13/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 7/13 | RECENT: Alex McCusker on 7/26
Why do so many retirees struggle with inflation? Why is it unanticipated? Do you have a plan to deal with inflation in retirement?
36 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/23/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/23 | RECENT: Michael1 on 7/26
A Case for First Class by Dan Smith
12 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Smith on 7/22/2024
FIRST: mytimetotravel on 7/22 | RECENT: Ginger Williams on 7/24
What financial lessons—good or bad—did you learn from your parents?
30 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: H S on 7/24
Stored Memories: Friendship and Software
12 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/23/2024
FIRST: OldITGuy on 7/23 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/24
Retirement Reconnections by Ken Cutler
25 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/22 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/23
Best Way to Sell Gold Eagles
5 replies
AUTHOR: mjflack on 7/15/2024
FIRST: stelea99 on 7/16 | RECENT: William Perry on 7/23
Buying a house yesteryear and today – a long journey.
10 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/22/2024
FIRST: Jack Hannam on 7/22 | RECENT: Jack Hannam on 7/23
What are the smartest financial moves you’ve ever made?
40 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Marc Bisbal Arias on 4/8/2021 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 7/23
What’s your biggest financial regret?
16 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Anika Hedstrom on 4/19/2021 | RECENT: H S on 7/23
Perils of market downturns early in retirement
15 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 7/19/2024
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 7/20 | RECENT: Ormode on 7/22
What surprises have you experienced on your retirement journey?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 6/24/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/24 | RECENT: OldITGuy on 7/22
Quinn’s musings on Social Security and the preponderance of misinformation about the program.
19 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/19/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 7/19 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/22
Best/worst deals at Costco
33 replies
AUTHOR: Kyle Mcintosh on 7/14/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 7/14 | RECENT: Dominique Simonian on 7/22
What steps have you taken to simplify your finances?
29 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/5/2024
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 6/5 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/22
Vanguard Small-Cap: What’s in a Name? by Steve Abramowitz
6 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/12/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/13 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/21
Mid-year tax planning?
42 replies
AUTHOR: eludom on 7/17/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 7/17 | RECENT: parkslope on 7/21
Satisfying Splurges by Ken Cutler
22 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 7/15/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/15 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 7/21
What’s your favorite financial quote?
91 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 4/15/2021 | RECENT: dorisn18 on 7/20
Is a 100% stock portfolio reckless?
32 replies
AUTHOR: johntlim on 6/18/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 6/18 | RECENT: Olin on 7/20
Were we better off?
20 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/12/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 7/12 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 7/20
Health Savings Accounts and When to Withdraw
9 replies
AUTHOR: Randy Dobkin on 7/18/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 7/18 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 7/20
Would you leave a note?
27 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 7/17/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 7/17 | RECENT: Olin on 7/20
Social Security Alert?
16 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 7/12/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 7/12 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 7/20
Quinn’s advice for creating stress and losing your money – just ignore stuff
11 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/18/2024
FIRST: stelea99 on 7/18 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/19
Vanguard’s “Active” Vs. Passive ETFs: A Study in Serendipity by Steve Abramowitz
6 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/18/2024
FIRST: Randy Dobkin on 7/18 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/18
Humble Bragging by Jonathan Clements
36 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/12/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/12 | RECENT: Sharon Edwards on 7/18
Simple wealth Inevitable wealth
1 reply
AUTHOR: Kenneth Tobin on 7/17/2024
FIRST: Rick Connor on 7/17 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 7/17
How is a CD a bond?
6 replies
AUTHOR: mytimetotravel on 7/17/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 7/17 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 7/17
Who are them and they?
8 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/16/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 7/16 | RECENT: Bob Harrison on 7/17
College Savings Forum
12 replies
AUTHOR: Kyle Mcintosh on 6/25/2024
FIRST: Kyle Mcintosh on 6/25 | RECENT: Kari Lorch on 7/16
Hurricane Beryl aftermath
15 replies
AUTHOR: Michael1 on 7/13/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/13 | RECENT: Michael1 on 7/15
Clear evidence Americans spend too much‼️
10 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/9/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 7/9 | RECENT: William Perry on 7/15
Long Remembered: A Fine Recollection by Ken Cutler
6 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 6/29/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 6/30 | RECENT: H S on 7/14
Scroll Down
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/12/2024
FIRST: Winston Smith on 7/12 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 7/14
A challenge from RDQ. How do you define living comfortably in retirement, and is it enough?
19 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/11/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/11 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/13
Quality or Quantity?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Kyle Mcintosh on 7/7/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/8 | RECENT: William Dorner on 7/13
Artificially Intelligent
17 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 7/12/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 7/12 | RECENT: Dan Smith on 7/13
Retirement Rehearsal by Edmund Marsh
10 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 7/11/2024
FIRST: Jeff Bond on 7/11 | RECENT: gregorit on 7/12
They’re Sunk by Jonathan Clements
26 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/8/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 7/8 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/11
Four Mantras
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/1/2024
FIRST: 1PF on 7/1 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/10
My Shame
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/3/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 7/3 | RECENT: Matt Sherman on 7/10
Your Morningstar Freebee: Looking Beyond the Stars by Steve Abramowitz
0 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/10/2024
Falcone’s Rules
8 replies
AUTHOR: Laurianne Falcone on 7/4/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/4 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 7/10
Perspicacious Perplexity
9 replies
AUTHOR: billehart on 7/4/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/4 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 7/10
Quinn survived with only seat-of-the-pants financial tools using arithmetic and no sheets
14 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/8/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 7/8 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 7/10
The Morningstar Experience Part II: Does Your Portfolio Need an X-Ray?
7 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/9/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/10 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 7/10
We are off to the hospital for surgery today and dealing with the most inefficient health care system possible
28 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/3/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/3 | RECENT: Jeff on 7/10
Selling the Sizzle by Jonathan Clements
9 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 7/4/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 7/4 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 7/8
What percentage of your salary do you need for a comfortable retirement?
51 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/5/2024
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 6/5 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 7/7
Reallocating QQQ
2 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Malone on 6/22/2024
FIRST: William Perry on 6/25 | RECENT: OldITGuy on 7/7
The Sweet Spot by Ken Cutler
7 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 7/5/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/5 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/7
Dick Quinn’s guaranteed route to becoming “rich.”
11 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/6/2024
FIRST: Christopher Matthews on 7/6 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 7/7
Quinn defends his retirement income replacement percentage. It’s a lonely place to be
6 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/7/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/7 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 7/7
Is buying long-term-care insurance a good idea?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: James McGlynn CFA RICP® on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Richard Hayman on 7/6
Did you retire in or around year 2000? If so, how’s it going?
5 replies
AUTHOR: Ben Rodriguez on 6/20/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/21 | RECENT: Richard Hayman on 7/6
This time Quinn’s ranting to get away. Make travel a budget priority.
13 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/2/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/3 | RECENT: Boomerst3 on 7/6
Why wait?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 7/4/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/4 | RECENT: snak123 on 7/6
Who is getting ripped off by CEO pay? Not RDQ😎
3 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/4/2024
FIRST: Bruce Trimble on 7/5 | RECENT: R Quinn on 7/5
Happy Birthday America by Marjorie Kondrack
6 replies
AUTHOR: Marjorie Kondrack on 7/4/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 7/4 | RECENT: Marjorie Kondrack on 7/5
Which accounts to spend first?
3 replies
AUTHOR: Jackie on 6/28/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/29 | RECENT: Jackie on 7/4
How nosey are you?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Edmund Marsh on 6/30/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 6/30 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 7/4
My senior moment
9 replies
AUTHOR: Dennis Friedman on 6/23/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/23 | RECENT: Chuck BV on 7/3
What do you need to feel financially secure?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/13/2021 | RECENT: H S on 7/3
Sleepless in Seattle by Steve Abramowitz
3 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 7/1/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 7/1 | RECENT: Michael Swartley on 7/3
Quotes
2 replies
AUTHOR: Mark Eckman on 7/2/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 7/2 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 7/2
What Financial/ Life advice would you give a 2024 college graduate?
16 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 6/29/2024
FIRST: Ed Wong on 6/29 | RECENT: Ben Rodriguez on 7/2
Quinns confused about the 4% rule
13 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 7/1/2024
FIRST: Dan Smith on 7/1 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 7/2
Salary vs Lifestyle
17 replies
AUTHOR: kt2062 on 6/23/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/23 | RECENT: kt2062 on 7/1
Current TIPS opinion.
6 replies
AUTHOR: GARY BROWN on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Randy Dobkin on 6/22 | RECENT: William Perry on 6/30
When to share estate plans and net worth with your adult children
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jane on 6/25/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/25 | RECENT: Jane on 6/30
Longevity is your greatest risk in retirement. Keep that in mind when you are thirty
4 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jack Hannam on 6/26 | RECENT: Jack Hannam on 6/30
Do you favor mutual funds or ETFs?
5 replies
AUTHOR: 1PF on 6/26/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/27 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/30
When is it okay to go into debt?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/9/2021 | RECENT: R Quinn on 6/29
Paycheck to Paycheck?
4 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/28/2024
FIRST: Jackie on 6/28 | RECENT: R Quinn on 6/29
How Much is Too Much
5 replies
AUTHOR: DAN SMITH on 6/27/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/28 | RECENT: Ed Wong on 6/29
What’s the best financial book you’ve ever read?
72 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/24/2021
FIRST: Roboticus Aquarius on 3/24/2021 | RECENT: Jack Hannam on 6/29
Meet Marcus
8 replies
AUTHOR: Philip Stein on 6/23/2024
FIRST: David Powell on 6/23 | RECENT: Bottom Feeder on 6/29
Let’s challenge the value of attending college
2 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/29/2024
FIRST: stelea99 on 6/29 | RECENT: Jackie on 6/29
My Limitations by Scott Martin
15 replies
AUTHOR: Scott Martin on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/22 | RECENT: Ed Hanson on 6/29
Which financial tasks do you find most irksome?
22 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/29
Due Diligence on Banks
6 replies
AUTHOR: cjaghblb on 6/27/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/28 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/29
Roles of financial advisors and tax experts for high net worth individuals
0 replies
AUTHOR: Michael Calogero on 6/29/2024
TD Ameritrade to Schwab
5 replies
AUTHOR: Nick Politakis on 6/22/2024
FIRST: OldITGuy on 6/23 | RECENT: achnk53 on 6/29
Lumpsum Vs Monthly Payment – Which pension option is better?
34 replies
AUTHOR: smr1082 on 6/21/2024
FIRST: steve abramowitz on 6/22 | RECENT: mjflack on 6/28
When Should You Sell Your Company Stock?
6 replies
AUTHOR: Nuke Ken on 6/25/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 6/25 | RECENT: mjflack on 6/28
How do you know when it is time to step in with elderly parents?
9 replies
AUTHOR: baldscreen on 6/25/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 6/25 | RECENT: Jackie on 6/28
What do you wish your younger self knew?
23 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: Sonja Haggert on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/28
“Free” you say. I’m thinking maybe that’s not accurate. 🤑
4 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/27/2024
FIRST: Matt Morse on 6/27 | RECENT: Ed Haren on 6/27
A barbell strategy for stocks
2 replies
AUTHOR: billehart on 6/27/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/27 | RECENT: billehart on 6/27
How do you feel about accepting money, etc. from your children?
6 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/26/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 6/26 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 6/27
What popular financial advice do you ignore?
40 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/27
What should be the top financial priorities for those in their 20s?
16 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: jay5914 on 6/27
What are your favorite charities?
36 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/27
If you could buy just three funds or less, what would they be?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: jay5914 on 6/27
Which Bond Funds are you investing in right now?
6 replies
AUTHOR: Purple Rain on 6/22/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 6/22 | RECENT: jay5914 on 6/27
What advice do you wish you were given when you were in your late 40s?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Laurianne Falcone on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Nick Politakis on 6/22 | RECENT: Laurianne Falcone on 6/26
Is an automatic income stream in retirement unrealistic?
9 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/25/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 6/25 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/26
What do you consider your greatest financial achievement?
48 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/29/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/29/2021 | RECENT: baldscreen on 6/25
Is a good financial advisor worth 1% of assets per year?
31 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: johntlim on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: DAN SMITH on 6/25
Is Vanguard International Index Fund Too Expensive?
3 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 6/24/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/25 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/25
Is Social Security an Insurance Plan or an Investment?
7 replies
AUTHOR: Rick Connor on 6/23/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 6/23 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/25
Who are them and they?
3 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/21/2024
FIRST: DAN SMITH on 6/22 | RECENT: Randy Dobkin on 6/24
What dangerous financial myths do you regularly hear?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 10/13/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 10/13/2022 | RECENT: H S on 6/24
What’s the best strategy for generating retirement income?
25 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/12/2021 | RECENT: Kevin Lynch on 6/24
One Reason We Save and Invest
5 replies
AUTHOR: Don Southworth on 6/24/2024
FIRST: DAN SMITH on 6/24 | RECENT: Rick Connor on 6/24
What’s your favorite actively managed fund—if any?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/10/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 9/10/2021 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 6/24
Completing 401K Contributions Early
8 replies
AUTHOR: Alice Patrick on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 6/22 | RECENT: Purple Rain on 6/24
What everyday purchase do you consider a bargain?
41 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/26/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/26/2021 | RECENT: Purple Rain on 6/24
Is it better to give away money now or upon death?
22 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: JSRMD on 6/24
Amazon (Almost) for Free
3 replies
AUTHOR: Andrew Forsythe on 6/23/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 6/23 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 6/24
Long Term Care
8 replies
AUTHOR: Joe D'Alessandro on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/22 | RECENT: Nuke Ken on 6/23
What is your definition of a millionaire?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Amy Reed on 6/22/2024
FIRST: R Quinn on 6/22 | RECENT: David Powell on 6/23
Small Caps: How Long Can This Keep Going on?
8 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Nuke Ken on 6/22 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 6/23
How would you summarize your financial philosophy in one sentence?
32 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 6/23
The longevity risk. Life is one long journey, not two
3 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/23/2024
FIRST: kt2062 on 6/23 | RECENT: Amy Reed on 6/23
Which banks, brokerage firms and other financial companies would you recommend to friends?
33 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: James McGlynn CFA RICP® on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: achnk53 on 6/23
Aging in Place: Count the Cost(s)
3 replies
AUTHOR: DrLefty on 6/22/2024
FIRST: baldscreen on 6/22 | RECENT: DrLefty on 6/23
Why do many folks fail to save enough for retirement?
23 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/5/2024
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 6/5 | RECENT: Lizbeth on 6/22
The predatory nature of T. Rowe Price (TRP) when trying access to my parents assets
2 replies
AUTHOR: Nivek Mah on 6/22/2024
FIRST: DAN SMITH on 6/22 | RECENT: Rick Barnard on 6/22
How to unwind a 3,4, and 5 year MYGA ladder.
2 replies
AUTHOR: Dan Wick on 6/22/2024
FIRST: tshort on 6/22 | RECENT: Tom Matera on 6/22
401k withdrawal, 0% cc balance transfer or home equity line of credit
1 reply
AUTHOR: Bill Frisher on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Scott Martin on 6/22 | RECENT: Scott Martin on 6/22
What’s your most prized possession?
25 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/22
Who has had the greatest influence on your financial thinking?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 10/13/2022
FIRST: David Sayler on 10/13/2022 | RECENT: Bobby Joseph on 6/22
Is it okay not to leave a tip at a full-service restaurant?
26 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: JAY SCATTERGOOD on 6/22
Do you favor Roth or traditional retirement accounts, and why?
24 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 11/3/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 11/3/2021 | RECENT: Matt McGuinness on 6/22
What everyday purchase do you consider most overpriced?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 5/1/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/22
What should investors do about the possibility of higher interest rates?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/6/2021 | RECENT: James McGlynn CFA RICP® on 6/22
When have you insisted on paying the lowest cost possible—and regretted it?
12 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/22
Do target date funds have the “right” amount of risk at their target date?
1 reply
AUTHOR: Ron Surz on 6/22/2024
FIRST: steve abramowitz on 6/22 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 6/22
If you couldn’t buy index funds, how would you invest?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/22
The Lone Wolf
7 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 6/21/2024
FIRST: Edmund Marsh on 6/22 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 6/22
Fidelity Funds
3 replies
AUTHOR: on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/22 | RECENT: David Johnson on 6/22
Foreign Baggage
3 replies
AUTHOR: steve abramowitz on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Doug Kaufman on 6/22 | RECENT: steve abramowitz on 6/22
What’s the best way to gauge an investor’s risk tolerance?
7 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Gary Cahn on 6/22
What do you do that’s financially foolish—but you do it anyway?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 4/19/2021 | RECENT: Ben Rodriguez on 6/22
Are annuities ever worth buying—and, if so, which type?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: James McGlynn CFA RICP® on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: JAY SCATTERGOOD on 6/22
What do you consider your greatest financial mistakes?
22 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: JAY SCATTERGOOD on 6/22
Is there a downside to the current popularity of indexing?
23 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Gary Cahn on 6/22
When have you taken frugality too far?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/5/2024
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 6/5 | RECENT: Michael Werner on 6/22
What a greats Idea.
1 reply
AUTHOR: William Dorner on 6/22/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/22 | RECENT: Jonathan Clements on 6/22
What’s the most important financial concept?
36 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Matt Morse on 6/22
Getting to the Point
7 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/20/2024
FIRST: DAN SMITH on 6/20 | RECENT: Aaron Hayes on 6/22
When during your life were you happiest—and what role did money play?
30 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: R Quinn on 6/22
I don’t accept that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck
6 replies
AUTHOR: R Quinn on 6/19/2024
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 6/20 | RECENT: R Quinn on 6/22
Is bitcoin an investment or a speculation—and why?
24 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: John Yeigh on 6/19
Which financial figure—dead or alive—would you most like to spend an hour with?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 4/15/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
What financial topic do you find most confusing?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 4/15/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
What are your top financial worries?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: William Ehart on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
Should our values—religious, civic or otherwise—guide our investment choices?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 10/13/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 10/13/2022 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
Is it possible to have too much money?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
If you inherited an unexpected $5 million, how would you use the money?
28 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/26/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/26/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
If you could live your financial life again, what would you do differently?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: Sonja Haggert on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
How would you define “enough”?
27 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/12/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
How has your financial thinking changed over the past year?
27 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
Does money buy happiness?
25 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: Ken Begley on 6/6
Will tax rates inevitably increase—and, if so, how should we prepare?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: johntlim on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: Ross Young on 6/1
What’s the best strategy for rebalancing a portfolio?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 11/3/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 11/3/2021 | RECENT: L H on 5/25
What percentage of a stock portfolio should be invested abroad?
43 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: William Dorner on 5/18
Which investments will perform worst over the next 10 years?
6 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: johntlim on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: William Dorner on 5/18
Should U.S. investors own foreign bonds?
12 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Kyle Mcintosh on 5/6
How did you get started as an investor?
28 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Andrew F. on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: William Dorner on 5/5
Which life decisions shouldn’t involve financial considerations?
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Doug Kaufman on 4/27
What do other people spend too much money on?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: Ginger Williams on 4/21
Are top private colleges worth the cost?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Chuck BV on 4/20
What do you need for a fulfilling retirement?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: jerry pinkard on 4/20
What’s the best place to earn a safe yield?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/11/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/12/2021 | RECENT: Jeff on 4/19
What’s the worst financial advice you’ve ever acted on?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: Joe Kesler on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: tshort on 4/13
Are children a good investment?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Ben Rodriguez on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Patrick Brennan on 3/30
When does it make sense to buy a home?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 5/16/2021 | RECENT: Jeff Amick on 3/23
Should investors own alternative investments—and, if so, which ones?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: billehart on 3/23
What’s the best place to stash money you’ll spend in the next few years?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/23/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/23/2021 | RECENT: Mike Zaccardi on 3/3
What’s the best strategy for charitable giving?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: Bill Woolf on 3/2
Should children be paid for doing chores?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/25/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/25/2021 | RECENT: Rob Thompson on 3/2
How long before retirement should you dial down your portfolio’s risk?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 2/7/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 2/8/2022 | RECENT: Adam Starry on 2/25
What money advice do you recall hearing from your parents?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: Tim Mueller on 2/24
Should investors tilt toward growth or value?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: Tim Mueller on 2/24
Does it ever make sense to buy actively managed funds?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Adam Grossman on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Michael Hennessy on 2/20
Should retirees use a 4% portfolio withdrawal rate?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Dennis Hurley on 2/17
What’s your favorite tax-savings strategy?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2023
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/30/2023 | RECENT: Boomerst3 on 2/17
What are your favorite financial apps and websites, present company excepted?
23 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: kristinehayes2014 on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: Dennis Hurley on 2/17
What’s the wisest financial advice you’ve ever been given?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Andrew F. on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Laurie Phillips on 2/4
Should you buy bond funds or individual bonds?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/6/2021 | RECENT: tshort on 2/3
When is it worth remodeling a home?
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: FarOutWest on 1/27
What should you look for when buying a home?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/12/2021 | RECENT: corrupt on 1/18
What spending brings you greatest happiness?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/30/2021 | RECENT: Klaatu on 1/13
What’s the best way to teach children about money?
9 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/10/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 9/11/2021 | RECENT: tobinw on 1/6
Which financial tasks do you keep putting off?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: L H on 1/6
How do you save money on travel costs?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 9/10/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 9/10/2021 | RECENT: rightgal on 12/30/2023
When does it make sense to buy the extended warranty, if ever?
33 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: Joe Kesler on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Michael Hennessy on 12/30/2023
How much emergency money should you hold?
26 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/1/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 4/1/2021 | RECENT: candygirl7 on 12/27/2023
What investment will perform best over the next 10 years?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 5/3/2021 | RECENT: Martin McCue on 12/23/2023
What costs are you most loath to pay?
35 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: booch221 on 12/16/2023
Does it ever make sense to carry a credit card balance?
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: kristinehayes2014 on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: booch221 on 12/16/2023
What’s the best strategy for collecting and using credit card rewards?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: kristinehayes2014 on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Jeff on 12/13/2023
Is a home a good investment?
16 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Michael Stewart on 12/10/2023
Given a choice, should you take regular monthly pension payments or a lump sum?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/25/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 4/29/2021 | RECENT: Klaatu on 12/2/2023
Is “die broke” a smart retirement strategy?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Sonja Haggert on 4/15/2021 | RECENT: bhagwan g on 12/2/2023
What criteria should you use when picking a retirement location?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 2/7/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 2/8/2022 | RECENT: Christopher James on 11/26/2023
What do you need to be financially independent?
9 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 2/7/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 2/8/2022 | RECENT: Cammer Michael on 11/25/2023
What’s the best strategy for getting a good deal on a car?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 11/23/2023
When is it okay to drop life insurance coverage?
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 2/7/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 2/8/2022 | RECENT: GaryW on 11/18/2023
Where do you see signs of inflation?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/18/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 5/7/2021 | RECENT: Mark Hirsch on 11/18/2023
What aspect of Wall Street do you find most distasteful?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/28/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/28/2021 | RECENT: Jennifer P on 11/12/2023
Do parents have an obligation to pay part or all of their children’s college costs?
14 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/23/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 6/23/2021 | RECENT: Crystal Flores on 11/11/2023
Is buying a used car always the smarter financial choice?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 2/7/2022
FIRST: Mike Zaccardi on 2/8/2022 | RECENT: Susanne Krivit on 11/11/2023
Should affluent parents insist their children pay a portion of college costs?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Jim Wasserman on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Rob Thompson on 10/21/2023
Should folks create and follow a written budget?
19 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/31/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 3/31/2021 | RECENT: Kathy C on 10/7/2023
When is renting a home a good idea?
7 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 10/13/2022
FIRST: Kristine Hayes on 10/13/2022 | RECENT: Kathy C on 9/30/2023
What’s the best strategy for selling a house?
9 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 6/13/2021 | RECENT: Crystal Flores on 9/17/2023
Which aspect of the tax code do you hate the most?
29 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Andrew F. on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Michael Hennessy on 9/16/2023
Do we talk too little about our personal finances—or too much?
15 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: Sonja Haggert on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: jerry pinkard on 9/16/2023
What are the hallmarks of a good financial advisor?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: William Ehart on 6/8/2021 | RECENT: Kathy C on 9/2/2023
Would you risk your own finances to help your retired parents?
8 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: Edmund Marsh on 8/27/2023
How often do you check your portfolio and the markets—and why?
18 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Chuck BV on 8/26/2023
What stock would you happily hold for the next 10 years?
30 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: Sonja Haggert on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Lehman Brown on 8/26/2023
Is it okay to retire with debt?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: tshort on 8/19/2023
What do you spend too much money on?
12 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 6/6/2021
FIRST: Sanjib Saha on 6/6/2021 | RECENT: Susanne Krivit on 8/12/2023
Can the market be beaten?
21 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Joe Kesler on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: alex scott on 8/5/2023
When does it make sense to hire a financial advisor?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: James McGlynn CFA RICP® on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Marisol Aldahondo on 8/2/2023
How much financial help should parents give their children?
24 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: Kristine Hayes on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Tom Dee on 7/29/2023
What’s your No. 1 goal for retirement?
26 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: William Ehart on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Patrick Brennan on 7/29/2023
When should parents stop supporting their adult children financially?
11 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Joe Kesler on 4/14/2021 | RECENT: Patrick Brennan on 7/1/2023
What items would you happily buy even if they were twice the price?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: kristinehayes2014 on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Captain FI on 6/20/2023
Is it wise for everyday investors to buy individual stocks?
17 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: William Ehart on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: Captain FI on 6/20/2023
Is rental real estate a good investment?
13 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 5/14/2021
FIRST: Andrew Forsythe on 5/14/2021 | RECENT: Captain FI on 6/20/2023
How much allowance should children receive?
7 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Catherine on 5/20/2021 | RECENT: Bruce Keller on 4/30/2023
Should political views influence how we invest?
5 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: Bruce Keller on 4/30/2023
When does leasing a car make financial sense?
12 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/12/2021
FIRST: Rick Connor on 4/22/2021 | RECENT: Bruce Keller on 4/30/2023
What purchase do you most regret?
20 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 3/20/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 3/20/2021 | RECENT: mjflack on 4/23/2023
Is term life insurance always better than cash value?
7 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: Joe Kesler on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Mark Eckman on 4/1/2023
What obligations do we have to our heirs?
10 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 8/17/2021
FIRST: R Quinn on 8/17/2021 | RECENT: alex scott on 11/6/2022
What financial advice would you give to those in their early 20s?
16 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/2/2021
FIRST: Jonathan Clements on 4/2/2021 | RECENT: Philip Stein on 7/9/2022
Which financial markets are in a bubble, if any?
6 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: David Powell on 4/5/2021 | RECENT: Kurt S on 7/17/2021
If you want long-run growth, is there an alternative to owning stocks?
5 replies
AUTHOR: Jonathan Clements on 4/4/2021
FIRST: John Goodell on 4/4/2021 | RECENT: Mike Zaccardi on 4/20/2021
