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These numbers show Suze Orman is right about needing $5 million to retire

Suze Orman broke the internet earlier this month when she told listeners of the “Afford Anything” podcast that, realistically, those buying into the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) better save at least $5 million to achieve that goal. The overwhelming response: Are you nuts, lady? But one popular personal finance blogger swam upstream right next to Orman, but he used his own experience to back his point. 1:08 a.m. Today

Mr. Money Mustache says Suze Orman has it wrong on financial independence and early retirement

FIRE comes down to ‘complete freedom to be the best, most powerful, energetic, happiest and most generous version of You that you can possibly be’ and doesn’t depend on how much money you earn. 4:56 p.m. Oct. 13, 2018

These are the times that try retirees’ souls

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Are you saving too much for retirement?

You may need less than you think.

2:10 p.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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4 keys to a successful midlife transition

It’s good to have options.

2:05 p.m. Oct. 12, 2018
Retirement news and research

News for those in or planning for retirement.

2:00 p.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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Are we doomed by a trillion-ton killer iceberg or giant blobs of fat in the sewers?

The threat of climate emergencies and other natural disasters has become an obsession for one writer on high alert.

9:44 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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3 benefits of a bear market

Get ready to learn a lot about investing — and yourself.

9:42 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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What FIRE people do when the market’s on fire

The early retiree’s guide to surviving a stock market drop

9:41 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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7 things early retirees can do when the stock market turns on them

Volatility is a normal part of market cycles.

9:41 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018
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5 things we can still learn from Vanguard’s Jack Bogle

Takeaways from the 17th Bogleheads conference.

9:55 p.m. Oct. 11, 2018

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