The goal of Fidelity's retirement savings guidelines is to use a portion of your earnings today and make them last, so that you'll achieve your desired retirement lifestyle. Your preretirement annual income must cover current expenses and future financial goals, such as vacations and...

I frequently write on Quora.com, where I hold the title of the most viewed writer on financial matters with over 672.8 million views in recent years. In my answers on the platform, I place emphasis on various topics and issues such as investing in...

What's it been, almost four months since I left the Corporate Beast? I thought it'd be easy to jump back into writing blog posts with a sudden void in my calendar. It turns out there are lots of things to distract an early retiree,...

Everyone knows that there are certain subjects you just don’t bring up in conversation, whether it’s religion, politics, or marital conflicts. But if there’s one thing Americans can agree on, it’s that money is the most taboo topic of all. Asking about salary or...

This article was last updated in October, 2023. As we push through another cold, flu, and (likely) COVID season, I wanted to share the major updates on the current availability status and pricing of COVID tests, flu shots, and COVID vaccines – and whether...