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In 2026 I hit a milestone that seemed like a distant, foggy dream back in my corporate days: the ten-year anniversary of my retirement. If you want to go to the beginning and get the details on that blessed event, check out I Retired! There are some fond memories for me in that post! Anyway, my plan to celebrate this momentous occasion is to write several “10 Things” posts about retirement. So far, here are […]

Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! We have been at home in Raleigh for the month of July enjoying a relaxing break from globetrotting.  We spent the last half of June in England, Norway, and Iceland on board the Majestic Princess cruise ship. I heard some fellow passengers describe this as a “trip of a lifetime”. Given all the amazing sights we experienced, I have to agree.  As this post goes […]

Our monthly Singapore expense report for July 2026. A few days in Malaysia still kept spending light, and the quarterly dividends pushed the net difference to a $3,696 surplus, the second biggest since January. The post FIRE Trial Expense Report — July 2026: A Malaysia Trip In A Dividend-Rich Month appeared first on Turtle Investor.

For most retirees, the best part about retirement is not needing to report to work five days per week. Because, ideally, you’ve reached a point…

Nothing lasts forever, including your retirement. Make the most out of your plan by reading this week’s terrific links. You’ll run out of health and time before you run out of money. Meaningful Money Don’t plan on using your home to fund retirement. Use Your Wealth Net worth is a new concept. A Wealth Of Common Sense Essential spending is different for everyone. Humble Dollar Insource before you outsour…The post I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement? appeared first on A Teachable Moment.

Retirement planning feels more urgent when you don’t like your career. I’ve always admired people who genuinely love their work. But I didn’t like my career from the early days. Instead of pivoting to something else, I decided to hunker down and save and invest my way out. Trying to achieve an early retirement largely… The post Brute Force is Not a Retirement Plan appeared first on Retire Before Dad.

About a quarter of retirees who have never worked with a financial adviser are now on board, double the number from five years ago.