More than just money: Our editors’ favorite retirement planning articles for 2025
Every year, we publish hundreds of articles designed to help you plan for the future you want. Some of these became our most clicked content: practical checklists, timely tips, and “what to do next” guides that help people take action. Check out Boldin's 15 most popular articles of 2025. But some of the most meaningful articles don’t always top the traffic charts.
Editor's Favorite Retirement Planning Articles for 2025
The following is Our editors' favorite Boldin articles of 2025. Some of these articles reflect insights shared directly by Boldin users. Others explore the psychology of money and the role of time, flexibility, optimism, and goals.
At Boulding, we believe financial planning is not about growing your bank account per se. It’s about building confidence, reducing worry, and creating the freedom to live the life you truly want—now and in the future.
These articles embody this belief more than anything else we have published this year.
8 Big Aha Moments: How a Written Retirement Plan Changed Everything for These Boldin Users
Discover the top financial aha moments! Have you experienced all of these insights? From spending and taxes to flexibility and confidence.
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Budget your time: You may know your net worth, but how do you measure your time?
You might weigh your money. But, have you ever paid attention to how you spend your time? explore 9 ideas for measuring your most valuable resources.
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57 Best Personal Finance Podcasts and YouTube Channels
This is the ultimate list of the best personal finance podcasts and YouTube channels, curated by Boldin users you know!
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Thinking about retirement and worried you're not ready? It's time to change your perspective
Considering retirement? All it takes is a shift in perspective to make this possible. Discover 14 tips to help you change your approach.
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Learn Roth's Two Five-Year Rules: Keys to Smarter Early Retirement Planning
Want to retire in your 50s and access your savings? You need to know the Roth 5-year rule to avoid penalties.
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Zero Death Can Teach You How to Live (and Retire) with Purpose and Joy
Dying with Zero is a call to live life to the fullest. Explore the core concepts and learn the 8 steps to achieve a retirement plan that leaves nothing to be desired.
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Financial planning flexibility: 10 strategies for building a future that bends, not breaks
Retirement security is more of a state of mind than a number. Flexibility can be the difference between surviving and thriving.
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Tips for a Happy Retirement: 13 Surprising Ways to Increase Happiness as You Age
As we age, it's easier than ever to be happy. If you want to do a few extra things to ensure you have a happy retirement, try these tips.
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Scarcity: Don’t let it steal your retirement
Focusing on the scarcity of time and money may exacerbate rather than ameliorate such scarcity. Learn how to focus on what matters for a richer future!
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Quotes from John Wooden: 8 Lessons from the Legendary Coach for a More Secure Retirement
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden won games with his philosophy of persistence, patience, and focusing on the things you can control. Learn how these lessons can be applied to building a secure financial future.
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Planning for uncertainty: Why Ross transformation requires iteration, not perfection (it's an art, not a science)
Learn the opportunities and limitations of modeling Roth conversion opportunities, and get 6 tips for doing better.
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6 Secrets to Financial Happiness
Financial goals are usually numerical. There's nothing wrong with that, but you might also want to manage your money for happiness. Learn how.
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Financial Worry: How It Can Trick You into Worrying More and What to Do About It
Worrying doesn’t solve financial stress. Learn about one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future.
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Financial Optimism: Are you too optimistic or too pessimistic about your financial future?
Is your glass half full or half empty? Learn why financial optimism leads to better results, how to cultivate a sunnier outlook, and why optimistic realism is the best choice.
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Are retirement investments risky? Avoid risks!
Experts say one of the biggest risks in financial planning is not investing in a volatile portfolio but avoiding the risk altogether.
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Do it for your future self: How to make smart choices today for a better future retirement
It seems like a strange mantra to do this for your future self. However, it will help you get the life you want. Learn why and what to do.
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What inspires you? How financial motivations influence your decisions
Financial motivation drives your financial decisions. Know them and you'll make better choices.
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Checkmate Your Money: How Your Favorite Game’s Winning Strategies Can Improve Wealth and Security
Learn the key strategies for winning at 9 popular games and how to apply these lessons to building wealth and financial security.
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A Planning Mindset Is the Secret to Financial Discipline, Confidence, and Better Results
Too many people believe their financial destiny is set and cannot be changed. Learn how planning thinking can improve wealth and security.
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Unusual common sense: 15 financial tips that are smarter than traditional advice
Conventional “wisdom” is often flawed. Try these 15 financial tips to gain more wealth and financial peace of mind.
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