Latest articles by Jacob Schroeder
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How Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic Could Revolutionize Retirement
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already changing the way we age and manage chronic conditions.
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Are Bonds a Good Investment for the Trump Era?
Stock market volatility has picked up in reaction to the Trump administration's tariff plans. Should investors consider bonds? We answer that question here.
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Eight Habits for a Happy Retirement
happy retirement A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are eight things happy retirees do – besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind.
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Will Retiring Early Make You Happier? It’s Complicated
Many people dream of retiring early. But leaving the daily grind may not be the key to happiness for everyone.
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
If spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be for you. Because you don’t want to be the richest person in the graveyard.
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How to Retire at 40: Build the FIRE Now
It's not easy, but you may be able to retire by 40 or 45 if you take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.
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How to Retire Early in Six Steps
Here is the secret sauce for how to retire early. Just be sure it's what you really want.
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The Cost of Loneliness in Retirement
Accounting for the cost of loneliness is just as important as financial planning.
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How to Retire Early Due to Disability or Caretaking
If you must retire early due to disability or to care for a loved one, these six steps to make it work financially.
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The 80% Rule of Retirement
The 80% rule promises a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Does it deliver?
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Is 2026 the Year You Retire Early?
A guide to help you retire early in 2026, with a month-to-month list of achievable goals. What are you waiting for?
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Things to Do When Retired and Bored
happy retirement Here are 13 ways to prepare now for retirement so that you’ll be happy, active, fulfilled and never, ever bored.
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How to Have a Happy Retirement
Want a happy retirement? These eight tips for finding your retirement bliss are backed by solid evidence.
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Should You Invest With Friends? What to Know Before Joining an Investment Group
Investment groups have been around for years and give folks the chance to pool money together to buy stocks and funds, but are they a good idea?
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These Four Traits Lead to More Retirement Savings
Four behavioral traits lead to more retirement savings down the road. Only 10% of workers have all four habits; do you?
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How to Spend Retirement Savings Confidently
Three tips to help retirees spend retirement savings without fear.
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How to Manage Longevity Risk in Retirement
Longevity risk is the downside of our longer life expectancies. Here's how to make sure your money lasts.
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How to Retire at 50 or 55
Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.
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Retire Abroad Before 55: Eight Expert Tips
Can't afford early retirement in the U.S.? You really can retire abroad before 55 if you plan carefully. The strong dollar helps, but consider your long-term strategy.
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Become a Digital Nomad: An Early Retirement Lifestyle
Embrace a digital nomad lifestyle to satisfy your wanderlust. Here are tips from an ultramarathon runner, a professional blogger and a financial planner.
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Five Books That’ll Prepare You for Retirement
These books about retirement will help prepare you for your next stage through fiction and nonfiction. What's more, they are great reads!
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How SEPP 72(t) Can Help You Retire Early and Dodge Penalties
Cool, right? This early retirement hack lets you tap your retirement savings without tax penalties. But it's a risky move if you don't plan well.
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Get Your Retirement Timing Right: Eight Things to Consider
When it comes to retirement, timing can have a significant impact on your well-being and financial security.
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Take a Sabbatical Over Early Retirement for a Cheaper Reset
A sabbatical can help you get over burnout, explore a new career or hobby and won't break your retirement if done right.
