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Age-Based Retirement Deadlines You Must Be Aware Of

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Age-Based Retirement Deadlines You Must Be Aware Of

When can you access your savings without a penalty? When should you enroll in Medicare? At what age is it best to collect Social Security?

In the years leading up to retirement, there are a number of key milestones and deadlines to consider. Without careful attention, it's easy to miss these checkpoints and the consequences can be severe. Let's delve into eight crucial moments to help you stay on track.

In the years leading up to retirement, there are a number of key milestones and deadlines to consider. Without careful attention, it's easy to miss these checkpoints and the consequences can be severe. Let's delve into eight crucial moments to help you stay on track.

Taking a Sabbatical as a Physician

Taking a Sabbatical as a Physician

While some doctors don't think they can afford to step away from their practices, it might be better to ask yourself if you can afford not to.

The demands and stress of the last few years have caused a major spike in physician burnout, which can have serious life-or-death consequences for doctors and their patients. You might need more than just a long weekend or an extended vacation to get your Return on Life back in order.

A physician's sabbatical can give doctors an opportunity to step back from their routines, engage in different activities, learn more about medicine and themselves, and return to work with renewed energy. Work through this three-step process to design a sabbatical that could get you back in touch with why you became a doctor in the first place.

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Be a Good Steward of Your Time in Retirement

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Be a Good Steward of Your Time in Retirement

When you're a new retiree, staring at that blank page where your work schedule used to be, time might seem so abundant that you forget just how valuable it really is. But if you treat retirement like an endless weekend, you might be surprised to look up in a month, a year, or a of couple years, and realize you don't feel as fulfilled as you thought you'd be. All those hours puttering around the house might suddenly feel like a precious resource you've wasted.

Being a good steward of your time is a skill that will only become more important as you progress in retirement. Here are some ideas to help you manage your days with a sense of purpose and contentment that will improve your Return on Life.

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Unmasking Mortgage Gimmicks: The Truth Behind the Hype

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Unmasking Mortgage Gimmicks: The Truth Behind the Hype

Mortgage rates have been rising steeply since 2021 and are now commonly found in the neighborhood of 7%. This is significant as you might remember rates in 2021 were often below 3%. The run-up has cooled the housing market considerably. Now, lenders are having to get creative to drive new business. They’re offering more incentives to find new buyers and to undercut the competition. Let’s take a look at some of these strategies (gimmicks if you’re a pessimist), to help you and those you know make smart lending decisions.

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Planning Your Legacy to Give Your Family a Lasting ROL

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Planning Your Legacy to Give Your Family a Lasting ROL

What is the best way to establish a family legacy?

While some benefactors choose to leave everything to their heirs outright, others prefer placing some guardrails around their assets to make sure that an inheritance is handled responsibly and in accordance with the family's values.

Establishing an entrepreneur's trust in your estate plan is one way to create lasting Return on Life for your family and your community. Let's explore how an entrepreneur's trust works and review some of the key features you should discuss with your loved ones, your attorney, and your financial advisor.

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3 Biases That Can Sabotage Your Wealth

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3 Biases That Can Sabotage Your Wealth

Making financial decisions can often be more challenging than it appears. A variety of subtle influences can cloud our judgment. Among these, behavioral biases like anchoring, loss aversion, and herd behavior have been found to shape our choices significantly. In this article, we’ll explore each of these biases and ways to counteract their influence.