Retire Today

Scammers don’t only hack into a computer to steal from their victims. Increasingly, they're trying to hack the person using it. Jeremy Keil talks with cybersecurity and fraud-prevention expert Robert Siciliano...

Do you really need a financial advisor in retirement? Jeremy Keil argues that the answer depends on a better question: What do you actually want a financial advisor to do for you? After reading responses from Kiplinger...

A retirement plan is more than an investment portfolio and a decision about when to claim Social Security. Jeremy Keil is joined by financial advisor Joe Schmitz Jr. to compare the planning processes they use to help...

Some of the most tempting retirement investing mistakes begin with ideas that sound perfectly reasonable: move to cash when the market looks expensive, put everything in CDs while rates are attractive, leave stocks...

Retirement changes more than where your income comes from. Financial decisions that once seemed straightforward can work differently when the paycheck stops, leaving retirees with questions about insurance, borrowing...

What does it actually mean to win at retirement? A bigger house, more expensive vacations, and a larger income during your working years may look like success, but they don't necessarily determine how satisfying...

Retirement tax planning isn't simply about following IRS rules or minimizing what you owe this year. Jeremy Keil answers three listener questions that demonstrate why focusing on one tax return at a time can lead...

How much money do you actually need to retire? Many people approach retirement with a specific number in mind—$1 million, $2 million, or another target they believe will finally make them feel financially ready. But...

Choosing when to claim Social Security can have a lasting impact on your retirement income, but many retirees make this decision without fully understanding how the rules work. In this Q&A episode, Jeremy Keil answers...

Three hundred episodes into the Retire Today podcast, the microphone is turned around as author and business strategist Nicole Gebhardt interviews Jeremy Keil about the journey that shaped his retirement philosophy and...

Saving for retirement is a skill that most people spend decades developing. But once retirement begins, the challenge changes completely. Instead of accumulating wealth, retirees must learn how to confidently spend...

David Conti has spent decades writing about retirement, Social Security, Medicare, and personal finance. After helping others prepare for retirement throughout his career—including his time at Fidelity Investments—he...

Many retirees are surprised to learn that Medicare isn't always a fixed cost. If your income exceeds certain thresholds, Medicare can charge significantly higher premiums through a little-known rule called IRMAA...

Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement. They contribute to retirement accounts, pay down debt, evaluate Social Security strategies, and work with advisors to make sure their savings can support...

When evaluating flood insurance, many people focus on a single question: Do I need it? I think there's a better question. If your home suffered significant flood damage tomorrow, where would the money come from? This...