RetireCoast has created blogs about topics that require more than one article to fully explain the topic. These articles are grouped together as a series. This directory lists the series and provides links to each of the individual articles within the series. If you do not see what you are looking for, check back, as new articles are added, they will be listed here.
# 1 – Introduction to the Series
This article is the first in the series Generation X 20 Years to Retirement that will outline the purpose and goals of the entire series. It will give you a good idea about what the other articles will discuss and why you should become engaged with the entire series.
#2 – Get your best free Gen-X Retirement Budget Planning tool-calculator
The planning tool included in this article is a very important part of the entire series Generation X 20 Years to Retirement. Other articles will refer back to this tool. This article describes what it is, and how it is used, and includes a video on how to use it. This tool is free and will provide an excellent outlook on your future finances.
#3 – How can I maximize earnings for Gen-X Social Security?
Social Security is a very important part of the Generation X retirement planning process. It’s also important that you actually know everything about Social Security, how it works etc. This article goes through the entire Social Security program for Gen-Xers. (publication date 4/14/23).
#4 How Gen-Xers can build wealth through homeownership vs renting
The wealthiest retired people own their own homes at the time of retirement. This is part of the series Generation X 20 Years to Retirement. Almost 80% of retirees over the age of 65 own their own home. This article discusses the financial and other differences of owning a home at retirement as a source of wealth and comfort.
#5 The Best Gen-X Retirement Guide for 401k Planning Strategies
Learn to use your retirement savings options including 401(k) and ROTH IRA to the maximum advantage. This article is part of the series Generation X 20 Years to Retirement. Look at the facts and details surrounding these retirement elements.
#6 The Best Self-Employed Retirement Plans for Gen-Xers 2023
Most self-employed people do not have a retirement plan. It’s time to fix that. This article discusses everything you need to know to get started with your IRS-approved Self-employment retirement plan.