Retirement investment planning is all about making the most of your savings opportunities, and a new rule under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 is set to provide just that. Beginning in 2025, individuals aged 60 to 63 will be eligible for higher catch-up contributions, helping them bolster their retirement nest egg as they approach… Continue reading →

Scams are a part of everyday life. Here’s how to watch out for them: Watch out for targeted scams Every day Schwab partners with Rebalance to protect your personal information and safeguard your assets. Nevertheless, fraudsters persist in trying to exploit your trust by impersonating Schwab and other companies like Rebalance to access your accounts… Continue reading →

A former Kiplinger editor shares financial lessons from his first year of retirement. Seven Lessons for New Retirees, From a New Retiree By Mark Solheim, August 21, 2024 I retired as editor of this publication a year ago, and although I miss the writers and editors I worked with for many years — and the… Continue reading →

Long-term stock market investors earn more by ignoring short-term noise. How to Stay Sane When Markets Get Wild By Jason Zweig, August 9, 2024 Stop trying to make it make sense. Just about every volatility storm in the markets quickly morphs into a baloney blizzard, as Wall Street’s market strategists and a swarm of online… Continue reading →

Despite political drama, stock market professionals are focused on economic factors rather than election results. What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care. Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says. By Jeff Sommer, July 19, 2024 With… Continue reading →

WSJ Columnist Jason Zweig, as he returns from a lengthy sabbatical, excellently illustrates Rebalance’s tried and true mantra: think long-term and turn off the “noise”. The 401(k) Rollover Mistake That Costs Retirement Savers Billions Much of the money moved into IRAs misses out on market returns By Anne Tergesen, July 22, 2024 Workers miss out on… Continue reading →

Interval funds offer limited liquidity in exchange for investing in less-traded assets. However, these funds often hide high fees, making it essential for investors to assess their true costs and risks. The Fees on These Funds Will Leave You High and Dry One of Wall Street’s most popular trends, many interval funds omit a key… Continue reading →

Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, left a significant legacy when he passed away last November, just shy of his 100th birthday. Charlie Munger, along with Warren Buffett, have always invested with the long-term in mind and advocated for investing practices that align with the Rebalance approach. You may want to check out… Continue reading →

Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the need to protect yourself from financial con artists. Elder Abuse Awareness Day: A commitment to protecting our seniors. June 15 marks an important day on our calendar – Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day for communities worldwide to unite in bringing attention to the challenges and difficulties faced… Continue reading →