Don’t Panic – Retire by 40

Whew! Another crazy week in the USA is over; only 197 left to go. Student visa revoked. ICE tracking down and detaining international students. Legal resident deported. Inflation up. Social Security offices closing and official messaging only on X. Probationary government workers reinstated. Nope, they’re still fired. Tariffs increased by an insane percentage. The stock … Read more

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 4: EDU #2420

Home » Podcasts » Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 4: EDU #2420 May 15, 2024 Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. Podcast: Play … Read more

Social Security, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA Conversions, and MDF: Q&A #2419

May 11, 2024 Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Social Security, survivorship benefits, Roth IRAs, Trusts, HSA conversions, and MDF. (5:45) George looks for clarification on the Social Security survivorship benefits. (11:15) A listener asks about how much their Social Security benefit will be reduced by not working up to full retirement age. … Read more

New National Survey: More Than Half of Veterans Are Unaware of Their Housing Benefits and a Quarter Need Financial Help for Home Modifications

New National Survey: More Than Half of Veterans Are Unaware of Their Housing Benefits and a Quarter Need Financial Help for Home Modifications New AARP resource connects veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON–More than half (60%) of veterans ages 45 and older are unaware that the U.S. Department … Read more

March 2025 FIRE Update – Retire by 40

Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? March was a pretty good month at the RB40 household. We visited my brother during Spring Break and had a great time. We are back in town now, and Spring is here! The nicer weather and longer daylight hours improve my mood tremendously. RB40Jr is back with … Read more

Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 3: EDU #2419

Home » Podcasts » Our Retirement Planning Process and Philosophy Part 3: EDU #2419 May 8, 2024 Jim and Chris continue their walk through of their philosophy and approach to retirement planning while sharing details on elements like the Minimum Dignity Floor, Secure Income, See-Through Portfolios, Asset Positioning and the ever-popular Fun Number. Podcast: Play … Read more