John J. Diak, CFP®
Rethinking Retirement: Your Bucket List Awaits
Discover a new perspective on retirement. It's not about slowing down, but embracing endless possibilities and living life with purpose.
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John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 21
- 5 min
Is Semi-Retirement the Perfect Compromise?
Learn how semi-retirement allows you to maintain some level of professional engagement while embracing flexibility.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Understanding IRMAA: Financial Considerations for High-Earning Medicare Members
Find out how to navigate the complexities of IRMAA and make the most of your Medicare benefits with professional tips and strategies.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jun 6
- 6 min
Retirement Income: Thinking Beyond Retirement Savings and Investing
Generating reliable income key to a secure and fulfilling retirement. Here are insights on maximizing your retirement.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Feb 6
- 4 min
Opportunity Costs of Early and Late Retirement
Whether you’re considering retiring early or late, each decision comes with its own pros and cons, or opportunity costs.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jan 2
- 5 min
How to Know if It's Time to Downsize Your Home
Downsizing your home prior to retirement can free up cash while letting you keep your independence as you age.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Dec 5, 2022
- 6 min
Should you join the FIRE movement?
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement devoted to achieving financial independence from employment.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Nov 7, 2022
- 5 min
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.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jun 21, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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.
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