by SDP Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Retirement
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Frank Noble, an 86-year-old retiree from Porepunkah, Australia, shares his insights on achieving a fulfilling early retirement. Having retired at 55 from a demanding forestry career, Noble emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness and...
by SDP Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Retirement
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Outlook Money article “Why Are Debt Instruments Critical for Retirement Planning?” emphasizes the importance of incorporating debt instruments into retirement strategies to ensure financial stability and consistent income. Key...
by SDP Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Retirement
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The 25x Rule is a straightforward guideline for estimating how much you need to save for retirement. It suggests that you should aim to accumulate 25 times your anticipated annual retirement expenses to support a 30-year retirement period. This rule...
by SDP Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Retirement
SUMMARY OF THIS RESOURCE: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) offers the “Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning” tool, designed to assist individuals—particularly those within 10 years of...
by SDP Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Financial Planning
PLANNING TOOL SUMMARY: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) “Your Money, Your Goals: Planning for Life Events and Large Purchases” tool is designed to assist individuals in proactively preparing for significant financial milestones. By...
