
4 Key Decisions for Early Retirement
What if retirement wasn’t just about your finances, but about how you truly want to live the rest of your life?

The Rule of 1,000 Hours in Retirement
Retirement promises freedom—but how are you using it?

Social Security Is Protection from Volatility
It’s easy to feel vulnerable when markets turn turbulent. But in times like these, there’s one often-overlooked source of steady reassurance: Social Security.

Who Are You Listening to?
In a world overflowing with opinions, it’s easy to believe you’re always thinking for yourself.

Waiting Wisely: Cultivating Character Amid Market Chaos
Market volatility doesn’t just test your portfolio—it tests you. In times of financial uncertainty, your reactions reveal more than just your risk tolerance; they unveil your character.

US Bonds Have Never Been Risk-Free, and Never Will Be
For decades, U.S. Treasuries have been thought of as the gold standard of "safety"—the investment equivalent of a cozy, fire-warmed cabin in a financial storm.

Bear Markets are a Necessary Evil
Enduring a bear market can feel like watching your life's work and dreams waver; but as recent podcast guest Larry Swedroe reminds us, bear markets aren’t just unfortunate events.

Building the Portfolio of Life: Dr. Meir Statman’s Fourfold Framework for Financial Well-Being
What if the most important portfolio you’ll ever build doesn’t live inside a 401(k) or brokerage account—but instead, within your life?

The Price of Peace: Why Diversification is Difficult, but Necessary
When markets tumble, diversification can feel like a warm, steady hand on your shoulder—reminding you that enduring financial peace is worth the small sacrifices along the way.

The Ratios That Matter
What numbers truly shape a fulfilling life? Beyond budgets and debt payments, it’s the more personal ratios—like time spent on meaningful activities versus distractions—that quietly determine your happiness in retirement and beyond.

Annuities vs. CDs: Which Retirement Income Strategy is Best?
When it comes to creating a retirement income plan you can count on, understanding your options is key.

Seven Steps to Staying Resilient
Staying resilient isn’t always glamorous. It’s about embracing the struggle, reconnecting with others, daring to try hard things, and strengthening both your body and mind.