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If you’ve had tunnel vision with retirement planning, you probably haven’t thought much about the transition into retirement or the details of what’s next. Those details, however, can make all the difference in how satisfying you find life in retirement.

Invest in a More Satisfying Retirement Here's what can really make retirement better.

What do you need to know about how markets performed last quarter (and what could happen next)? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read.

What did markets do in Q3? (5-minute read) Here's what savvy investors took away from Q3

How often are you talking about retirement? And when you do, how much of that focuses on creating a plan that works in real life, not just on paper? For many, the answer is “not enough.” In fact, about 44% of people are not talking about retirement finances at all. This can make it easy to miss the costs and life changes that could affect your savings.

5 Moves to Stretch Retirement Income Smart ways to make your savings go further.

When the market hits a new high, a funny thing happens. Instead of celebrating, many investors might freeze. They worry that it’s too late. That a crash is coming. That they should wait it out. But here’s the thing: our brains are wired to feel anxious at the top. And understanding why that happens can help you make more informed decisions (without as much stress), especially when things look good on the surface.

Why Market Highs Feel So Uncomfortable Even when the data looks great, our brains still flash warning signals. This is why.

What would you do differently if you had full confidence in your investment plan? Would you invest more? Stay the course when the market dips? Stop second-guessing every financial move? The truth is, most investors either don’t have a clear strategy, or they’re not sure if the one they have still fits their goals. With more than one-third of adults planning to change their investment strategy in 2025, it’s clear: people are ready to take action with their money. But action without a plan is just guessing. And that’s where this week’s newsletter can help.

Whats Your Investing Mindset? Find the strategy that fits your goals

What do you need to know about how markets performed last quarter through March (and what could happen next)? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read.

What markets did in Q1 Here's what you need to know about Q1

If you inherited a house tomorrow, would you sell it or keep it? What if you inherited $1M instead? How much would you invest versus spend, and what would you invest in? Many of us lack a plan for inheritances, whether we’re giving or receiving. And that can be a major roadblock to building generational wealth.

How to Build and Preserve Generational Wealth Get strategies for each generation of your family

Retirement fluency isn't about mapping out every last detail of how you’ll spend your time in retired life. It's about understanding the fundamentals - like Social Security, health care, savings strategies - and how to leverage those in your retirement plans. So, how well do you understand these building blocks of a secure retirement? To answer that question, take this 5-question quiz on retirement planning.

Test Your Retirement Knowledge (5-Question Quiz) Find out what you really know & why it matters.

Firsthand experiences can be eye-opening. And they don’t have to be our experiences to impart lasting life lessons. When it comes to retirement and making the best possible plans, you don’t have to do it by trial and error.

What Retirees Wish They Knew Before Retirement See what retirees would change & how it can help you

Talking about money with loved ones isn’t easy. Mental blocks, subconscious taboos, and various sensitivities can come into play when conversations about finance come up. As challenging as that can be, some simple, yet thoughtful, conversation starters can help break the ice and set the stage for more productive talks about money.

Having Money Talks? Here are simple ways to get started.

Whether or not you enjoy sushi, a simple tuna roll can unpack a lot about inflation and the higher prices that tend to come with it. That’s the focus of this week’s newsletter.

Your Guide to Inflation Through a Tuna Roll See what sushi ingredients can reveal about inflation.

Curious how markets performed last quarter (and what could happen next)? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read.

What did markets do in Q2? (5-minute read) Here's what savvy investors took away from Q2.