Personal finance for smart people by the host of the Dough Roller Money Podcast. Rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all financial plan, we discuss the tools, resources, and strategies that will empower you to make the best money decisions for yo
The Rob Berger Show is an exceptional podcast that offers invaluable insights into the world of investing. As someone who was a fan of the Dough Roller podcast, I find that The Rob Berger Show serves as a fantastic continuation of that previous series. What sets this podcast apart is Rob's inclusion of YouTube videos, which provide visual aids and allow viewers to see what he is doing on his computer. This added element enhances the learning experience and makes it easier for listeners to grasp complex investment concepts.
One of the best aspects of The Rob Berger Show is how it caters to lay investors. Rob provides a comprehensive overview of investing that is easy for beginners to understand while still being informative for more experienced individuals. His recommendations align perfectly with the philosophy of Bogleheads, which emphasizes low-cost index fund investing. I appreciate how Rob consistently adheres to this philosophy but also offers valuable insights on adjusting it at the margins. This flexibility demonstrates his deep understanding of investment principles and provides listeners with a well-rounded perspective.
While it is difficult to pinpoint any significant shortcomings in this podcast, one minor drawback may be its heavy focus on investing topics. While this will undoubtedly attract investors looking for guidance, those seeking more varied content may feel limited by the narrow scope. However, given that the podcast's primary aim is to provide investment insights, this specialization can be seen as a strength rather than a weakness.
In conclusion, I highly recommend The Rob Berger Show podcast to anyone interested in delving into the world of investing. It offers clear and concise presentations with great clarity in approach, making it accessible to both novice and seasoned investors alike. Rob's consistency in delivering valuable information ensures that listeners walk away with actionable advice and a deeper understanding of investment strategies. Whether you are a Boglehead or simply looking for sound investment guidance, give this podcast a listen – you won't be disappointed!
One of the challenges of the 4% Rule is what your initial safe withdrawal rate should be. While the name of the rule suggests one should start with 4%, there are countless reasons why that start point may not be right for you. For example, you may retiree early, you may not use the same asset allocation the rule was based on, you may have concerns about future stock market returns, inflation or both.Enter withdrawal strategies that don't require you to use 4% or any other initial safe withdrawal rate. In this video we'll look at three such strategies:1. Variable Withdrawal Percentage2. Spend Safely in Retirement Strategy3. Chance of Success StrategyResources mentioned in the videoFICalc: https://ficalc.app/Empower: https://go.robberger.com/empower/yt-3...Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/boldin/yt-3-...VWP Article & Spreadsheet: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Varia...Spend Safely in Retirement Article: https://robberger.com/spend-safely-in...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday (FQF), we look at the following questions:1. TIPS Funds vs Individual TIPS--which provides the better inflation protection?2. Is a 4% withdrawal each year with no inflation adjustment a reasonable withdrawal strategy?3. Can tax loss harvesting reduce IRMAA payments?4. How can you estimate the annual income of an investment portfolio?5. How do I track my net worth?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
We look at the following questions in today's Five Question Friday:1. Are growth stocks best for Roth IRAs?2. How should you pay taxes on retirement account withdrawals?3. How should you invest in retirement if you are scared of the stock market?4. What's the ideal set-it-and-forget-it retirement portfolio?5. Should you withdrawal cash from investment accounts to create an emergency fund?Schwab RMD article: https://www.schwab.com/go-digital/rmdJoin the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday video we cover these questions:1. Why has Bill Bengen gone from 4% to 5%?2. Is it ok to put Social Security bridge money in a money market fund?3. How do Fidelity's Zero Funds compare to Vanguard Index Funds?4. Should cash count towards your asset allocation?5. Should you convert Vanguard Mutual Funds to ETFs?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
I viewer named Eileen asked about how her children, who are in their twenties, should invest. Here's her question: Can you do a video on constructing a retirement account (Roth) for my 20 year old kids? They are contributing 15%. I am thinking 10% VGSLX, 10% VSIAX, 30% VTIAX and 50% either VTSAX or VVIAX. Your thoughts please.In this video I'll walk through the 3 goals of long-term investing, evaluate Eileen's proposed portfolio, and look at one alternative.Empower: https://go.robberger.com/empower/yt-20Morningstar: https://www.morningstar.com/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday we look at these 5 questions:1. Does a Market Crash Change How to Use the 4% Rule?2. How do bond ETFs generate returns?3. Are Timothy Funds a good option?4. Is Fidelity HSA a solid account?5. What's better in retirement, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios or a TDR Fund?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this video, I share my experience attending a free dinner investment seminar. The seminar was allegedly to help investors handle volatility in the markets. Instead, it turned out to be a sales pitch for expensive, complex investing products like a leveraged options strategy.Here are links to the resources I mention in the video:SPIVA Report: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/res...Concentration of SP500: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/v...Vanguard Lont-Term Bond Fund: https://www.morningstar.com/funds/xna...Paper on Tax Loss Harvesting: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.c...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this edition of Five Question Friday (FQF), we look at these five questions:1. My 401k is not employer matched, should I stop contributing to my employer 401k and open a Roth IRA instead?2. Where should we keep cash we'll need to spend in 12 to 18 months?3. Can you implement the bucket strategy in Boldin?4. SCHD + TIPS & Chill?5. Do Short-Term Treasury Bills provide the same inflation protection as TIPS?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday (FQF) we'll tackle the following questions:1. Is now a good time to change your asset allocation?2. Do target date funds force you to sell stocks in a down market?3. Does the IRS treat the withdrawal of dividends as taking out earnings or contributions from a Roth IRA?4. Is an 80% Chance of Success in Retirement reasonable?5. How much should you allocate to international stocks?Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/boldin/yt-fqfProjectionLab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...FICalc: https://ficalc.app/Chance of Success Guardrail Articles:https://www.kitces.com/blog/monte-car...https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ris...https://www.kitces.com/blog/probabili...https://www.morningstar.com/retiremen...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this video, I'll run down several high-yield options for your cash. I'll also discuss where we are keeping our cash today.Bank Bonuses: https://www.allcards.com/best-bank-bo...CD Rates: https://www.allcards.com/cd-rates/Savings Rates: https://www.allcards.com/savings-acco...No-Penalty CD Rates: https://www.allcards.com/no-penalty-c...Vanguard Money Market Funds: https://investor.vanguard.com/investm...Schwab Money Market Funds: https://www.schwab.com/money-market-f...T-Bill Yields: https://home.treasury.gov/resource-ce...Nerdwallet T-Bill Account: https://www.nerdwallet.com/l/nerdwall... Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College recently surveyed financial advisors, asking what the major risks were to their clients' retirement. In this video, we'll look at the top 5 risks financial advisors identified, and compare them to the five biggest risks according to retirees.Here's the study: https://crr.bc.edu/wp-content/uploads...ProjectionLab (Use Code RBERGER-10 for a 10% discount): https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/boldin/yt-Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Here are today's Five Question Friday (FQF):1. Are financial apps safe?2. Can you help me understand the risk of bonds?3. How are mutual fund dividends taxed?4. How should we think about annuities for retirement income?5. Does Ben Felix hate index funds?Ben Felix video: • The Problem With Index Funds Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Here are the five questions we'll cover in this week's edition of Five Question Friday:1. Is now a good time to do a Roth conversion? (John)2. Mutual Funds vs ETFs (Shane)3. Should we invest more in international stocks? (Phil)4. Is Gold a hedge against inflation? (Cathy)5. Has 2025 wrecked our retirement plans? (Doug)ResourcesBoldin: https://go.robberger.com/boldin/yt-fqfProjectionLab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to another edition of Five Question Friday (FQF). We actually have 6 questions today plus a free investment tracking tool:1. Do I send Facebook friend requests to viewers?2. Is this a good time to start investing?3. Is rebalancing in volatile times just market timing?4. If following the 4% rule, should the amount you pay in taxes be included?5. Should an emergency fund be part of your asset allocation?6. What is your opinion of using T-bills for cash instead of CDs or bonds? Investment Tracking Tool: https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/view...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
A viewer named John emailed me the following question: "I'm planning to build a 5yr TIPS ladder to provide some inflation protected income in the years before Medicare and SS. How do I model that "account" in Boldin??"It's a great question, and it gives us the opportunity to look at an often overlooked feature of retirement planning software--pension income. Yes, a TIPS ladder can be modeled as pension income. We'll look at it in both Boldin and ProjectionLab.Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/boldin/yt-ti...ProjectionLab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla... (use code RBERGER-10 for a 10% discount)TIPSLadder: https://www.tipsladder.com/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Here are the questions for this week's Five Question Friday (FQF):1. Are savings accounts better than bond funds?2. Can you please explain nominal and real returns?3. Does it matter if the market is up or down if you do a Roth conversion?4. Will I be taxed twice on reinvested dividends?5. Do you really need more than one broker?Bonus Question: What camera and mic are you using?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Choosing between traditional and Roth 401k contributions is difficult. It forces us to make a guess about our taxes years or even decades from now. In this video, we'll discuss some of the factors that can affect this decision. And then, I'll share one strategy that may make the decision much easier.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to another edition of Five Question Friday (FQF). Here are the five questions we'll cover:1. Will fake inflation data destroy TIPS?2. How should a pension affect your asset allocation?3. Do advisors really add 3% to your returns?4. TIPS Ladder vs TIPS Fund5. Investing in a Roth vs Traditional Retirement AccountJoin the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
According to the latest report from the Board of Trustees of Social Security, it will become insolvent in 2033. Without money in the trust fund to bolster tax receipts. The Social Security Administration will only be able to pay out 79 cents on the dollar in benefits.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Retirement planning requires that we make a lot of assumptions about the future. From all of these assumptions and other data, most software spits out a "Chance of Success." That number can make the future appear more certain than it is. In fact, many people make some big mistakes with their retirement plans.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to Five Question Friday! Here are the questions we'll cover in today's video:1. Should You Build a TIPS Ladder in Retirement?2. Are Vanguard's LifeStrategy Funds a Reasonable Choice in Retirement?3. Is the 40/60 Portfolio the New 60/40 Portfolio?4. How many investment brokers do I use?5. How to rebalance across different account types?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday (FQF), we tackle these five fantastic questions:1. What financial apps are worth paying for in or near retirement?2. How do you enter money market funds into your investment tracking spreadsheet?3. Is it safe to link accounts to apps?4. Can you comment on Bill Bernstein's comment that if you've won the game, stop playing?5. Is Larry Kotlikoff's criticism of Boldin justified?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Retirement withdrawal strategies are about a lot more than just the 4% rule or safe withdrawal rates. To better understand how they work and how you can apply them to your retirement, this video walks through 7 rules I follow when it comes to spending down your investments in retirement.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday (FQF), we have five more great questions sent in by viewers:1. Should we think of dividends as guaranteed income?2. Should we invest in our HSA the same way we invest in our Roth IRA?3. How should you pay tax on a Roth Conversion?4. Should you get long-term care insurance?5. Should our investing strategy change as our wealth rises?WSJ Article on LTC insurance: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/...Fidelity Alternative Investments: https://www.fidelity.com/go/alternati... Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this video, I'll describe my approach to investing in uncertain times. To do so, I'll enlist the help of the D.C. subway system, Sir Isaac Newton, and the 1970s.The 60/40 Solution: https://www.safalniveshak.com/wp-cont...Sir Isaac Newton Paper: https://www.sfu.ca/~poitras/cjh_newto...The Telegraph Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...Stocks for the Long Run: https://amzn.to/4hyy0hzStay the Course: https://amzn.to/4hq4HOh150 Years of Stock Market Crashes: https://www.morningstar.com/economy/w...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's Five Question Friday (FQF), we cover the following:1. Some thoughts on how to hire a financial advisor2. Whether to consider Medicare premiums in your Roth conversion analysis3. How Social Security should affect our asset allocation in retirement4. How variable income should affect how we invest5. Whether I sold U.S. stocks to buy International stocks this year.Resources mentioned in the video:Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...ProjectionLab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...List of Low Cost Advisors: https://robberger.com/low-cost-financ...My newsletter signup: https://robberger.com/newsletter/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this video, I'll share with you my current investment portfolio, including a big change I made in our traditional retirement accounts. I'll also share an update to my free investment tracking spreadsheet.https://robberger.com/investment-trac...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
With stock valuations near all-time highs in the U.S., many people are asking whether we should reduce or exposure to stocks. In fact, a recent Vanguard market outlook report concluded that a typical 60/40 retirement portfolio may be too rich, and that a 40/60 portfolio is a better option in this valuation environment.This video is my take on all of this.Resources:Vanguard Report: https://corporate.vanguard.com/conten...Bogleheads Forum Post: https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/view...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome back to another edition of Five Question Friday (FQF). Here are today's questions:1. What bond funds do I use in my portfolio?2. Do you really need an emergency fund?3. How does living off interest work with Bengen's 4% rule? 4. How to track money market funds in my investment tracking spreadsheet?5. Are money market funds better than intermediate-term bond funds?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Warren Buffett recently sol 100% of the two S&P 500 index funds Berkshire Hathaway owned, including Vanguard's VOO. In this video, we'll look at whether we should too.News Article: https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-fu...Berkshire's Stock Holdings: https://www.dataroma.com/m/holdings.p...Berkshire's Net Stock Sales: https://x.com/dividend_data/status/18...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to another edition of Five Question Friday (FQF). Here are the 5 questions:1. Can one Fidelity fund beat the Vanguard 3-fund portfolio?2. How do expense ratios work with fund of funds?3. Concerning the 4% rule, which I believe the analysis runs out for 30 years, if someone starts to take a yearly percentage out of their portfolio at a later age, say in their mid-70s, can the starting point of 4% be safely increased, and to what?4. How to Track a Complicated Portfolio5. What should we make of Vanguard's paper that indicates a better asset allocation for retirement income is a majority of bonds (like 40% equities, 60% bonds!) as opposed to long-established portfolios that are more like 60/40 in favor of equities. Even Bill Bengen didn't recommend going below 50% equities, right?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Get 10% off the cost of ProjectionLab with promo code RBERGER-10 using this link: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla....In today's video, we'll look at the following features of ProjectionLab:1. Export/Import Data2. Income/Expense3. Tax Analytics4. Drawdowns5. Bond AllocationJoin the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Today, the SEC announced a $106.41 million settlement with Vanguard following moves Vanguard made in 2020 that resulted in excessive capital gains distributions to retail investors. In this video, I'll walk through the settlement order and what it means to investors.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In today's episode of Five Question Friday (FQF), we start with a strategy you might consider if you want to leave your expensive financial advisor but you are afraid of going it alone. Here are all the questions in today's show:1. How to leave your financial advisor2. TIPS ladder vs BND3. Are Target Date Funds a Reasonable Option4. If a person has over $250,000 in a Fidelity account, should they open up another account - say with Vanguard, Schwab, M1 Finance, or perhaps another brokerage - elsewhere as well?5. How do we rebalance assets in Boldin? If we enter a 60/40 portfolio today, after a few years, it turns into 80/20, which means the software is not rebalancing automatically.2. For the BND fund, what rate of return will you use?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
We start this week's Five Question Friday (FQF) with a question about whether a 2% investment fee is crazy. Here are the five questions:1. Am I crazy to be paying a 2% fee to manage my investments at Morgan Stanley?2. Can you analyze 100% BND versus 50% BND and 50% VIPSX.3. In Boldin, what are you setting as projected returns?4. How should I invest if I don't need the money in retirement?5. Is direct indexing worth the cost and complexity?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
With five years to go before retirement, there are several steps you can and should take to prepare. In this video, I'll cover 13 things to consider as your retirement date draws closer.Resources mentioned:Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...Tiller: https://go.robberger.com/tiller/yt-5-...Rocket Money: https://go.robberger.com/rocket-money...Lunch Money: https://go.robberger.com/lunch-money/...Vanguard Asset Allocation: https://investor.vanguard.com/investo...Open Social Security: https://opensocialsecurity.com/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
At least once a year it's important to review your investment portfolio and make any necessary adjustments. Here are the 10 things I check every year:1. Write down your planned asset allocation2. Compare your actual allocation to your plan3. Evaluate individual holdings4. Evaluate your asset location5. Confirm you have beneficiaries listed for each account6. Check your performance for the past year7. Check for excessive stock concentration8. Evaluate your advisor relationship & fees9. Make sure you have 2FA on all financial accounts and email10. Evaluate if you can simplify your portfolioResourcesEmpower: https://go.robberger.com/empower/yt-y...Investment Tracking Spreadsheet: https://robberger.com/investment-trac...Morningstar: https://www.morningstar.com/ETF Overlap Tool: https://www.etfrc.com/funds/overlap.phpJoin the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to this week's edition of Five Question Friday. Here are the questions we'll be covering today:1. Should you include the value of your home in your asset allocation?2. Should we tilt our portfolio to 10% SCV?3. After-Tax Asset allocation4. Tips Ladders vs ETFs: If for example we had 500k for our fixed assets portion of our portfolio, what are your thoughts on building multiple TIPs ladders with all 500k to meet our retirement goals vs. a more diversified mixof t-bills, CDs, Agency, Corporate, and TIPs? I am leaning toward the more "diversified mix."5. Roth conversions and Rate of Return AssumptionsResources:Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...Bolgeheads' Wiki: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Tax-a...Reichenstein Article: https://www.financialplanningassociat...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Morningstar recently released its annual State of Retirement Income report. According to its calculations, the new safe withdrawal rate is 3.7%. The report offers some excellent data and analysis that can help us as we build our retirement income strategy.Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Over the past four years I've received tens of thousands of questions about investing from viewers. I've assembled 9 of the most frequently asked questions in this video. Here they are:1. Should you pay off debt or start investing?2. How do I get started investing?3. Is 100% stocks a reasonable portfolio?4. S&P 500 vs Total Stock Market Index5. Why do I need international stocks?6. Should I invest in Bitcoin?7. How do you know when you can retire?8. Lump Sum vs DCA9. How can I increase my savings rate?Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome back to another edition of Five Question Friday. For this FQF, we cover the following five questions:1. Should we wait to invest until stock valuations come down?2. Does it matter if we pay the tax on a Roth conversion from a taxable account?3. Are dividend stock ETFs a reasonable alternative to bonds?4. Why is the 3 bucket portfolio so popular?5. Should are planned spending in retirement be based on a percentage of our pre-retirement income?Best retirement planners: https://robberger.com/best-retirement...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Do retirement planning tools calculate the same chance of success if given the same retirement plan? That's what I wanted to know, so I compared Boldin, Pralana and ProjectionLab. The results shocked me.Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...Pralana: https://go.robberger.com/pralana/yt-c...ProjectionLab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this Five Question Friday (FQF), we'll be tackling the following viewer questions:1. Is a 100% stock portfolio the best option during retirement?2. How does the 5-year rule on Roth conversions work?3. Should long-term investors invest in bonds?4. How do backdoor Roth IRA conversions work?5. What are my favorite personal finance books to give as gifts during the holidays?Resources Mentioned in the Video:Retire Before Mom and Dad: https://amzn.to/3OQL0DABig ERN's response: https://earlyretirementnow.com/2024/0...SWR Toolbox: https://earlyretirementnow.com/2018/0...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
In this week's Five Question Friday, we look at several important retirement planning questions:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Should our asset allocation change if we have a much younger spouse?7:45 - Should a pension represent the bond portion of a portfolio?10:30 - What types of ETFs should go in taxable accounts versus retirement accounts?14:13 - Should we prefer Roth conversions over investing in a taxable account?17:31 - Should we prefer Roth conversions if we plan to use the money for long-term care?Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...Pralana: https://go.robberger.com/pralana/yt-fqfProjection Lab: https://go.robberger.com/projectionla...Open Social Security: https://opensocialsecurity.com/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
I've been using Pralana Online over the past month. It's a retirement planning tool that, for a long time, was available as a spreadsheet. It's now available as an online app.In this video, I take a high-level look at Pralana and compare it to Boldin, formerly New Retirement.Pralana: https://go.robberger.com/pralana/yt-p...Boldin: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
One of my favorite tools, Portfolio Visualizer, just launched a new design. In this video, I'll show you how to navigate the changes. Unfortunately, one change is to limit the amount of backtesting data you have access to in the free version. I'll show you a free alternative.Portfolio Visualizer: https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/Test Folio: https://testfol.io/Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Welcome to the first episode of Five Question Friday (FQF). I'll answer five questions from past live shows that we didn't get to. Today, we're covering the following questions:1. Is the 6% Rule on Lump Sum vs Pension Reasonable?2. What will my stock/bond allocation be when I reach 65?3. How do you decide between a Roth Conversion and 0% Capital Gains Harvesting?4. What's the best credit card for travel?5. Should an early retiree pay off their low-rate mortgage?Kitces Article: https://www.kitces.com/blog/navigatin...CFPB Pension Article: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/2...Fidelity Pension Article: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-cen...Travel Credit Cards: https://www.allcards.com/travel-rewar...Cash Back Credit Cards: https://www.allcards.com/best-cash-ba...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
Vanguard has reached a proposed settlement in the class action lawsuit related to the 2021 distribution of capital gains in its target date retirement funds. Here's how much each claimant may be entitled to receive. Proposed Vanguard Settlement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBIQ...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
We can save for retirement through at least four different account types: (1) 401(k) and other workplace retirement accounts, (2) IRAs, (3) HSAs, and (4) taxable accounts. Some can also use a mega backdoor Roth 401(k). In this video, I walk through one optimal approach to prioritizing which accounts to contribute to first.Here's a related article that I wrote on the topic: https://robberger.com/the-optimal-ord...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
A TIPS ladder is just one way to generate income during retirement. We'll look at two scenarios where a TIPS ladder may make sense, and then discuss the pros and cons.TIPS Ladder: https://www.tipsladder.com/Four Easy Steps to Build a TIPS Ladder: https://www.advisorperspectives.com/a...Schwab Annuity Pricing Tool: https://www.schwab.com/annuities/fixe...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
When evaluating fees charged by investment advisors, should we look only at the actual dollars spent, or should we evaluate the long-term effect these fees have on our wealth? That's the question I address in this video.Kitces Article: https://www.kitces.com/blog/financial...My Response: https://robberger.com/how-should-we-e...Hourly and Flat Rate Advisors: https://robberger.com/low-cost-financ...Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
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