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Personal finance links: desired results

Abnormal Returns

(nytimes.com) Retirement Some alternatives to a fixed retirement withdrawal rates. thinkadvisor.com) What makes up the three-legged stool of retirement. theretirementmanifesto.com) Retirement planning is difficult because there are so many things decisions to make. Choose wisely. tonyisola.com)

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Fun With Portfolio Theory

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Long time readers might know my fascination with Nassim Taleb's idea about barbelling portfolios to concentrate risk into a small slice while having the vast majority in safe assets. What I am curious to see is if we can combine this barbell idea with the 75/50 portfolio to get a market equaling (or beating) returns over longer periods.

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Sound Strategies for Crafting Your Retirement Investment Portfolio

Fortune Financial

In our planning with clients, we like to employ a “pay yourself first” approach, especially as it relates to retirement planning. You may have been contemplating starting contributions to a retirement plan, or you may have been contributing small amounts and are worried that you are behind in the game.

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The 7 Best Budgeting Apps of 2022

Good Financial Cents

The best budgeting apps can help you get a better handle on your income, how you’re actually spending it, and the bills you have to pay. They do this by using technology to help you budget according to your goals, and by automatically keeping track of where your money goes each month. Our Picks for the Best Budgeting Apps.

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Don’t Leave Your Retirement Stability Up to Chance

Integrity Financial Planning

Here are some valuable insights from our professionals for those on the verge of retirement: Stick to a Well-Constructed Plan Having a well-defined blueprint for your retirement plan, which considers your budget and expected expenditures, is crucial. If your plan is working, then you probably want to stick with it.

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Spring Clean Your Finances

Yardley Wealth Management

They can provide guidance and advice on investing, retirement planning, tax optimization, and more. Time-saving: Financial planning can be time-consuming, but by hiring a financial advisor , you can save time and energy, knowing that an expert is taking care of your finances.

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James and Pamela’s Big Dream

Yardley Wealth Management

Their retirement plan is strong, their kids are independent, and they are debt-free. They’re approaching retirement age, but it’s hard for them to imagine what exactly retirement will look like. We’d think about their life expectancy (never fun, but a necessary part of retirement planning).