If you were to ask retirees what was the single biggest factor in their ability to retire, the answer might lie in the fact that they began saving early, saved …
Edition #108
It dawned on me that the 2nd anniversary of writing the Fourth Dimension Weekly Newsletter (the ‘Weekly’) must be near, so I went back into the archives and looked. Nope, …
The One Word Retirement Plan
If you had an opportunity to read last week’s article, I asked readers to share thoughts about their own experiences with planning for and living in retirement. If you’d like …
Spring Break
The kids have been off of school all week for spring break. Next week they’ll go back to school for a couple of months and then they’re off for the …
Still So Torn Over Long Term Care
Of all the planning that we do for families, the one area that’s continued to haunt me has been that of long term care (‘LTC’). By contrast, I feel great …
Is Self-Inflicted Pain The Key To A Vibrant Retirement?
Exercise, good nutrition, meaningful relationships…why do the experts keep telling us the keys to a vibrant and healthy life include so much effort? Can’t we just not exercise, eat whatever …
Emotional Tweets: A Cautionary Tale For Investors
Regardless of one’s political leanings, there seems to be a consensus among those that I talk with; frequent Tweets often do more harm than good. Let’s not single out Twitter, …
The Real Cost Of Debt
Bringing you an article each and every week is usually good fun, but some weeks it’s not so easy. At times, it can be downright frustrating. For example, I wrote …
We’re Expecting Another Baby, And It’s A…
Did you know that in 2015, Congress passed a law allowing you to give up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to charities, without it being a taxable event? It’s …
How To Handle Healthcare Uncertainty
The most consistent topic of conversation among aspiring retirees has become healthcare. The discussion surrounding the possible repeal or replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has made healthcare costs …
