This week’s money mood: A retirement unlike any other

The past year and a half has changed the way so many of us think about work, balance, and what we want our lives to look like. Millions of people did something about it today via the Great Resignation — and now it’s time to think about what that means for the future.

Retirement isn’t black and white. It’s not one-size-fits-all. And it definitely doesn’t have to be “work full-time until you’re 65 and then suddenly stop.” It can be staying employed longer, but with lots of sabbaticals sprinkled in. It can be dropping to part-time work for the last ten years. It can be starting your own non-profit at age 60. It can be anything you want.

You just have to plan for it.

In last month’s Ellevest Financial Wellness Survey, only 38% of women said they were satisfied with their retirement savings. We made these resources to help change that number. Starting with you.

Cheering for you so hard,

Deedi Brown, she/her
Senior Editor

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Picture yourself retiring “early”

Rethinking your relationship with work — including if, when, and how you plan to retire? Here’s our advice for what to do today if you’re considering a “non-traditional” path.

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Should Young People Use a Traditional or Roth IRA?

And what’s the difference between them? Spoiler: The main distinction has to do with taxes. Sallie breaks it down for us.

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What if your job doesn’t offer a 401(k)?

Not sure where to start without an employer-sponsored plan? Here are the other ways you can work on building up that nest egg for your dream retirement.

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Yes, you can take it with you

What happens to your 401(k) when you leave your job? You get to keep the money, but you’ve got options on what to do with it next. Here’s a breakdown.

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This week’s money mood: A retirement unlike any other

Picture yourself retiring “early”

Plan for your ideal retirement

Should Young People Use a Traditional or Roth IRA?

Did you know?

What if your job doesn’t offer a 401(k)?

Yes, you can take it with you

This deal expires SUNDAY! ⏰

Become a Plus or Executive member to start using the only gender-aware retirement investing algorithm.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while dreaming of retiring here. Forward it to your friends who love a good Epsom salt bath, too.

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