John J. Diak, CFP®
Reimagining Retirement in the 21st Century
A textbook retirement in your early 60s where you live a life of leisure while drawing a company pension is not realistic in today’s world.
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John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jun 21
- 4 min
Flying Solo in Retirement: 6 Financial Strategies for Women
More women than ever are living independently. Here’s what every woman should know when flying solo into retirement.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 7
- 5 min
Debunking 7 Common Retirement Myths
These common retirement myths can lead to confusion and costly mistakes. Get the truth about them here.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jan 17
- 7 min
Preparing to Retire Single
When it comes to retirement planning, solo seniors have different concerns and needs to consider than retiring couples and parents.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- May 24, 2021
- 5 min
Your Credit Score and Retirement: What You Need to Know
Ensuring your credit is strong before retirement is wise. Here’s how you can build and maintain a good credit score.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- May 10, 2021
- 6 min
Tips For a Healthy and Happy Retirement
When planning for retirement, it’s just as important to focus on your health and happiness as it is on your finances.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
How to Review Your Online Social Security Statement
It’s important to review your Social Security statement for both accuracy and planning purposes, and doing so online is fast and easy.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Dec 14, 2020
- 5 min
Put Your Retirement Savings on Autopilot
Automating your retirement savings can be the difference between getting it done and just wishing you had.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Nov 10, 2020
- 5 min
8 Ways to Boost Your Retirement Savings
The best way to avoid the common regret of not having enough money saved for retirement is by planning and boosting your savings today.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
Why and When Should I Review My Retirement Contributions?
Regularly reviewing your contributions and adjusting them as needed is the best way to reach your retirement goals.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
3 Steps to Save for Retirement When You're Self-Employed
There are several plans you can take advantage of and ways to invest your money to help you save for the retirement you dream of.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Feb 25, 2020
- 4 min
Living Your Best Retirement
In order to have the kind of life you desire after retirement you must make saving, investing, and proper planning a priority.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Feb 10, 2020
- 4 min
Unique Issues Women Face When Planning for Retirement
While women are earning more than ever in recent decades, they still face many unique financial challenges when planning for retirement.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jan 15, 2020
- 5 min
The SECURE Act
With the passing of the SECURE Act in December 2019, Americans will need to educate themselves on the changes to their retirement plans.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
When Should You Retire?
Although it is important to understand your Social Security retirement benefits, you’ll need to keep in mind that just because you have reac
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 27, 2019
- 6 min
Strategies for Retirement Account Distributions
When the time comes for you to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts, there are strategies you ca
John J. Diak, CFP®
- May 27, 2019
- 6 min
9 Common Questions About Social Security Benefits Answered
Knowing the answers to these nine common questions about Social Security benefits can help you avoid costly mistakes.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 26, 2019
- 2 min
Have You Budgeted for Retirement?
Whether you’re nearing retirement or have many years to go, calculating what your retirement budget will be will help you plan and make the
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
Social Security by the Numbers
Here are some facts about the Social Security program you may not know.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 5, 2019
- 4 min
Financially Savvy Ways to Travel
Enjoy your next vacation without going into debt. We all enjoy taking time off to travel and spend time away from our busy lives, but...