How to overcome retirement spending anxiety

Open this photo in gallery: With the right income plan and mindset shift, it’s possible to enjoy retirement without second-guessing every dollar spent.GETTY IMAGES The prospect of retiring can be stressful. It’s not just about the transition from working to leisure, or the need to find new purpose. Many retirees struggle emotionally with the idea […]

Is UPS better than NPS for government employees? Here’s how to decide

Over 27 lakh eligible central government employees face a critical choice—one that will shape how comfortably they live in their post-retirement years. By 30 June, they must decide whether to continue with the National Pension System (NPS) or switch to the newly rolled out Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as their retirement chariot. This switch can […]

Retirement expert explains how to avoid common planning mistakes

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. When planning for the future, people often get caught up in short-term news rather than focusing on the long-term strategy, even though retirement planning can stretch across decades. And that’s just one of several mistakes those saving for […]

The biggest retirement regrets — and how to avoid them

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. If given the opportunity to do things over, many retirees say they would’ve made financial decisions differently. According to research by Olivia Mitchell, a Wharton professor and executive director of the Pension Research Council, a majority of the […]

How to avoid taxes on savings account interest

Savings accounts help you earn money and prepare for financial rainy days. They also protect your savings from loss due to bank failures, fire, theft, and more. But if you’re earning interest on a savings account, there is one downside: the taxes. For most savings accounts, the IRS takes a portion of the interest you […]

How To Plan Your Retirement For A Life Of Travel

How can you craft a retirement plan that supports a travel lifestyle? (Photo by Robert Alexander) Getty Images Retirement often feels like the light at the end of the tunnel — a time to relax, enjoy life, and finally pursue the dreams that were put on hold during the busy years of work and family […]

How to manage your retirement savings in your golden years – Diana Clement

The 6% rule allows retirees to withdraw 6% of their total retirement savings annually. The money isn’t going to last as long, but research shows that people tend to spend less as they age, said Alison O’Connell, a member of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries who has a background in the pensions industry. The […]

How to prepare for an unexpected retirement

Federal employees who are planning for retirement have a multitude of questions that need to be addressed so that they can prepare for a smooth transition and a financially secure life after retirement.   Today, I am going to share a question-and-answer session I recently had with an employee who is worried about her future employment […]

How to overcome the ‘financial vortex’ to save for retirement

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. For many Americans, retirement planning often feels unrealistic. Instead of focusing on the future, many are consumed by what Chris Ceder, a senior retirement strategist with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, refers to as the “financial vortex” — the […]