More Than Money: Our Favorite Editor’s Retirement Planning Articles from 2025

Every year, we publish hundreds of articles designed to help you plan for the future you want. Some become our most clickable pieces: practical checklists, timely tips, and “what to do next” guides that help people take action. Check out the 15 most popular Boldin articles from 2025. But some very important articles don’t always rise to the top of the traffic charts.

Editor’s Favorite Retirement Planning Topics from 2025

Below are our favorite Boldin articles for 2025 editors. Some of these pieces reflect information shared directly by Boldin users. Others explore the psychology of money and the role of time, flexibility, optimism, and purpose.

At Boldin, we believe that financial planning is not about increasing your bank account for its own sake. It’s about building confidence, reducing anxiety, and creating the freedom to live the life you really want—now and in the future.

These articles capture that belief better than anything else we’ve published this year.

8 Big Aha Moments: How A Written Retirement Plan Changed Everything For These Boldin Users

Get top financial aha moments! Have you experienced all these ideas? From spending and taxes to flexibility and confidence.

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Budgeting Time: You Probably Know Your Net Worth, but How Do You Measure Your Time?

_{You are probably balancing your money. But, do you pay attention to how you spend your time? Check out 9 ideas for measuring your most valuable resource.
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Best Personal Finance Podcasts and YouTube Channels

This is the ultimate list of the best personal finance podcasts and YouTube channels, compiled by the people in the know, Boldin users!

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Thinking About Retirement And Worried You’re Not Ready? It’s Time To Change Your Perspective

Thinking of retiring? A change of perspective may be all you need to make it happen. Check out 14 tips to help you change the way you work.

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Understanding Two 5-Year Roth Rules: The Key to Smart Retirement Planning

Do you want to retire in your 50s and withdraw from savings? You need to understand the Roth 5 rules to avoid penalties.

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What “Die With Zero” Can Teach You About Living (and Retiring) With Purpose and Happiness

Die with Zero is a call to live life to the fullest. Check out the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table.

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Flexibility in Financial Planning: 10 Strategies for Building a Future That Can Bend Without Breaking

Retirement security is a small number and a concept to think about. Adaptability can be the difference between surviving and thriving.

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Tips for a Happy Retirement: 13 Surprising Ways to Improve Happiness as You Age

Happiness is easier than ever as you get older. If you want to do more to make sure you have a happy retirement, try these tips.

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Scarcity: Don’t Let It Steal Your Retirement

Focusing on lack of time and money may exacerbate the deficit, not improve it. Learn how to focus on what’s important for a rich future!

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Quotes from John Wooden: 8 Lessons from a Legendary Coach for a More Secure Retirement

Legendary basketball coach John Wooden won games with a philosophy of consistency, perseverance, and focusing on what you can control. See how these lessons apply to building a secure financial future.

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Planning for Uncertainty: Why Roth Conversions Need Iteration, Not Perfection (It’s an Art, Not a Science)

Discover the possibilities and limitations of modeling your Roth conversion opportunities and get 6 tips to do it better.

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6 Tips for Financial Happiness

Financial goals are often numbers. There’s nothing wrong with that, but maybe you also want to manage your money to be happy. Find out how.

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Financial Anxiety: How It Tricks You into Worrying More and What to Do Instead

Anxiety is not a cure for financial stress. Find out about one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future.

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Financial Optimism: Are You Very Optimistic—or Very Pessimistic—About Your Financial Future?

Is your glass half full or empty? Learn why being optimistic about finances brings better results and how to improve your outlook and why being optimistic is a sweet spot.

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Biggest Retirement Investment Risk? Avoiding Danger!

According to experts, one of the biggest risks in financial planning is not investing in a volatile portfolio, but rather avoiding risk altogether.

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Build Your Future: How to Make Smart Choices Today for a Better Retirement Tomorrow

Make your own future seems like a strange mantra. However, it will help you find the life you want. Find out why and how.

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What Motivates You? How Financial Incentives Affect Your Decision Making

Financial incentives control your financial decisions. Be aware of yourself and you will make better decisions.

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Check Your Money: How Winning Strategies From Your Favorite Games Can Improve Wealth and Security

Discover key winning strategies in 9 popular games and how these lessons apply to building wealth and financial security.

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A Planning Mindset Is the Secret to Financial Behavior, Confidence, and Better Results

Too many people think that their financial fate is fixed and cannot be changed. Find out how the concept of planning improves wealth and security.

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Uncommon Sense: 15 Smarter Financial Tips Than Common Advice

Conventional “wisdom” is often flawed. Try these 15 financial tips for more wealth and financial peace of mind.

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