Whether you're a new retiree or a current Medicare enrollee who wants to review your coverage, you only have from October 15th through December 7th to buy or change plans. As you review your coverage, there are key points to consider before you make any changes.

Figuring out whether you can retire requires understanding “how much is enough” for a portfolio size at retirement. In other words, “what is your number” for Day One at retirement. We explore the basic variables, calculation, and sensitivity analysis around this important question in retirement planning. Accompanies Episode 4 of The Retirement Oasis Podcast.

Understanding the basics of cryptocurrency is a critical first step in understanding whether crypto should play a role in your financial planning. Make sure you have a full understanding before you invest or use cryptocurrency.

Phasing into retirement by working part-time may offer several advantages over stopping to work cold turkey. The benefits could include monetary benefits, helping you gradually discover your schedule in retirement or new passions in retirement, or helping you determine if retiring is indeed what you want in the first place.

One size does not fill in estate planning, and there are many estate planning myths that emanates from this idea. If you've made assumptions about the estate planning process in the past, check out these 10 myths debunked.

What are some tips for finding fulfillment in retirement? Planning ahead, experimentation, being open to new opportunities, putting the past behind you, and having a growth mindset are a good start.

Your retirement years can perhaps be the most meaningful period of your life. Designing an ideal retirement consists of striking the right balance of play/leisure, connections, renewal, and work. Non-financial issues are just as important -- if not more -- than the financial issues. How will you plan for the non-financial issues in retirement?

Is there a difference in value stocks and growth stocks? As you decide what asset class mix your portfolio should consist of, consider whether you have the right mix of value versus growth stocks based on your individualized situation. Taking an approach that “as long as I am in a broad index in the stock market” may not be the optimal approach to helping you reach your financial and retirement goals.