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The Renter Sellout

The Renter Sellout

Somehow I’ve branded myself as the guy who thinks renting a home is better than buying one. So I expect to get some grief from a few people when I start shopping for a condo. Am I finally giving in to the societal pressure? No. Am I dying to receive a tax deduction that comes with a ...
Done by 60: At a Loss About Selling Your House?

Done by 60: At a Loss About Selling Your House?

A 60-year-old male walks into a Los Angeles bar and tells the bartender, “I’ve retired from my career in banking, I’ve built up a nice nest egg, and I’m ready to sell my house and move to Palm Springs—just as soon as I can get my house to appraise for more than what I paid for it.” The ...
Lessons from Bowie and Rickman

Lessons from Bowie and Rickman

Alan Rickman and David Bowie had a few things in common (in addition to being likable and talented British entertainers). They achieved a state of financial independence well before “retirement” age, worked because they wanted to and died way too soon. For a year, I’ve been writing about ...
Done by 60: Stop Saving for Retirement

Done by 60: Stop Saving for Retirement

My clients often tell me they want to be financially free by around 60, but not necessarily retired. They want to reduce hours, try something new, have a job with less stress or just take a break to think about the next chapter. So, is it high time that we retired the word “retirement”? Why ...