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Every Day is Saturday Newsletter

Want to spend more money & pay less taxes on your way to an even better retirement? Then you'll definitely want to check out our newsletter and podcast! Our weekly newsletter helps to remind us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (even Thursday mornings).

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Every Day is Saturday: April 25th, 2024

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed More Muscles = Better Retirement. Listen here A few points we discussed include: Prioritize Physical Activity and Resistance Training Utilize Data for Informed Fitness Planning Consult with Healthcare Professionals and Consider Hiring a Trainer Listener Questions “Hi Benjamin,...

1 day ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed how Index Funds Have Officially Won. Listen here A few points we discussed include: Cost-Effective Investing Long-term strategies The transformation of the financial advisory industry Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer, "My wife and I plan on retiring at...

8 days ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed The 529 to Roth IRA Rollover. Listen here A few points we discussed include: Understanding Tax-Advantaged Strategies Flexibility in Planning Evaluating Opportunity Costs Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: "More specific details on spend down strategies...

15 days ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed The Four Phases of Retirement. Listen here. This episode was inspired by Dr. Riley Moynes' TEDx Talk. Watch here The Four Phases of Retirement include: Vacation Lost and Loss Trial and Error Reinvent and Rewire Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: "Any...

22 days ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: "A Short History of the 60/40 Portfolio" Listen here A few points we discussed include: Historical Performance and Context Simplicity and Resilience Retirement Income Planning Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: "Where should we consider moving for an...

29 days ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: "8 Ways to Become Poor in Retirement" Listen here A few points we discussed include: Collecting Social Security Too Early Having an Unrealistic Budget Not Planning for the Unexpected Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: I think my advisor is about to...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: "More Than Half of Americans Want to Retire Gradually." Listen on all devices here A few points we discussed include: Preference for Phased Retirement2. Satisfaction and Benefits of Phased Retirement3. Financial Planning Implications Listener Questions This week, Bret and I...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: The Retirement Crisis That Wasn’t. Listen on all devices here A few points we discussed include: Shifting Perspectives Historical Context Wealth Transfer Dynamics Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: “What is the best way to fund a large expense, say a...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Good morning, Retirement Starts Today Community. Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday," the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: Using Guardrails For The 4% Rule. Listen on all devices here A few points we discussed include: Reevaluating Safe Withdrawal Rates Sequence-of-Return Risk Flexible Retirement Strategies Listener Questions This week, Bret and I team up to answer: “Do I have to have a will if I...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Good morning Retirement Starts Today Community, Welcome to "Every Day is Saturday" the newsletter reminding us that in retirement, every day is Saturday (including Thursday mornings). On Monday's Podcast We discussed: The Challenges of Retiring from a High-Powered Job. Listen on all devices here A few points we discussed include: Delayed retirement planning can lead to urgent, anxious, and awkward outcomes Decisive behaviors that worked as an executive can work against you in retirement...

2 months ago • 1 min read
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