Bill Bengen, the former rocket scientist who discovered the “4 percent rule” of retirement planning, joins us at the Bogleheads conference in Minnesota. Bengen clarifies that calling it a “rule” is misleading since it doesn’t fit everyone’s situation. The 4 percent figure came from studying the worst-case scenario since 1926, when someone who retired in […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC Joe Igbokwe has said that President Bola Tinubu’s son Seyi Tinubu does not possess the required capacity to be the governor of Lagos State. This comes amid reports urging the president’s son to run for governor in 2027. Reacting to this development, Igbokwe in a Facebook post […]
Experts are warning that your carpets could be hiding mould without you even realising. A recent experiment by Factory Direct Flooring, which investigated how clean our floors were, found carpets to be mould hotspots – even though you can’t see the mould growth. The good news is that as long as you follow the cleaning […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson said “there may be a function” to facilitate the use of recess appointments to speed up the confirmation of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Why it matters: The process of adjourning the Senate to allow Trump to install his picks without congressional approval would mean the chamber would shirk its advice-and-consent role […]
What happens when you spend three decades talking to retirement experts? You learn that most of what people think they know about retirement planning is oversimplified or wrong. Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning at Morningstar, joins us on the Afford Anything podcast to share what she’s discovered after 31 years of […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill Bengen, creator of the “4% Rule” for retirement planning. Bill has been a reader of Financial Samurai for many years and has always been courteous in the comments section when I write about safe withdrawal rates. So, I figured it was time we had a chat to […]
On Tuesday, MANILA, Philippines — The Gabriela Women’s Party said it will push for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to develop guidelines against harassment of women political aspirants. Sarah Elago, the first nominee of Gabriela, which is seeking a House comeback, made this known after their dialogue with Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia on social […]
Baona | E+ | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. Starting in 2025, investors age 60 to 63 can make catch-up contributions of up to $11,250 on top of the $23,500 deferral limit. Combined, these workers can defer a total of $34,750 for 2025, […]
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“This special gathering will offer a space to reflect on the impact of Gulen’s teachings, celebrate his message of love, tolerance, and hope and share stories and remarks that highlight the profound influence he had on our community,” the organization said. “Together, we will honor his memory with prayers, reflections, and expressions of gratitude for […]