We’ve all heard the line: “Retirement is a marathon, not a sprint.” It sounds reasonable on the surface.  You’ve got 20, maybe 30 years ahead of you.  Take it slow.  Pace yourself. You’ve got all the time in the world. But after seven years of living this retirement life, I’ve realized something important: We’re better off living retirement as a sprint. I ran a marathon during my running years (3 Hours, 56 Minutes), and I […]

The post 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in the Fall of 2025 appeared first on Dividend Power. The S&P 500 has rebounded from a weak start to the year and is now up 16% year-to-date. This is a strong year-to-date return. But with potential negative catalysts on the horizon, such as elevated market valuations, stocks may be overvalued right now. Stocks with low P/E ratios can offer attractive returns if their valuation multiples expand. And when […]

This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. December is such a busy month, you might as well go ahead and get started on these important scholarship applications now. Allied.com Military Scholarship Deadline: 15 December 2025 Description: This is a very niche scholarship for veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents. Applicants… | Read More… The post December Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses & Kids appeared first on KateHorrell.

November 12, 2025 – Hello, readers! Welcome to another installment of the Safe Withdrawal Rate Series. Please see this landing page for an introduction to the Series and a summary of all the other parts so far. After a long hiatus from writing due to my busy travel schedule during the summer and lots of other commitments, I’ve found my groove again and put together something that has been on my mind for many years: […]

(This article was written originally on May 10, 2006, and has been updated.) In November 2025, awareness of 50-year mortgages hit the national airwaves following some statements of proposal by President Trump. What are the implications of a 50-year mortgage to homebuyers? We’ll discuss some of the implications below. The 30-year mortgage we all “know and love” Conventional residential loans have largely been no longer than 30 years since the years following World War II. […]

What’s top of my mind: Getting this quilt finished. I’ve promised a few baby quilts, and this is the first one. This is destined for an ex-student, who had a baby boy a few months ago. Where I’m going: to the VW place, to pick up Dad’s car. A couple of years after I bought […] The post Wednesday W’s #129. appeared first on Burning Desire For FIRE.

Veterans Day reminds us of service and sacrifice, but it should also remind every veteran of something else: your financial advantage. You’ve already developed the discipline, mindset, and focus most people struggle to learn. Combine that with your earned military benefits, and you have a head start toward financial freedom that few civilians can match. Here’s how to use the veteran advantage to build wealth faster and create financial success after military service. Turn Military […]

239: What They Never Taught You About Money in Med School Med school taught you how to diagnose disease—not how to create financial freedom. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the mindset shifts that completely changed my money philosophy—and my life. Spoiler: it’s not about how much you save or what you invest in. It’s about getting clear on what you actually want, and then building income-producing assets to support it. We’ve […]