A Thankful Heart

We all have many things to be thankful for. Even when things get hard, they’re never as bad as they could be. The road to retirement can be rocky at times, and living (and aging) in retirement has its own challenges. Still, we can be thankful for family and friends, health, being part of a … Read more

There’s More to Retirement Stewardship Than Getting the Numbers Right

According to some recent stats, more people are retiring earlier than planned due to the effects of the pandemic. Their specific reasons may differ, but part of what’s been fueling it has been rising stock and real estate markets. Quality of life is also often cited as a key reason. I’m reasonably sure that a … Read more

Will Your Social Security Benefits be Taxed (and if so, how much)?

This article is part of the Retirement Financial Life Equation (RFLE) series. It was initially published on November 3, 2021, and updated in April 2026. Most people don’t think too much about income taxes in retirement. They assume they’ll pay less since their income will likely be lower. For many, that’s a reasonable assumption (at … Read more