Paul Mauro's Smart Financial Lifestyle Blog

The full retirement age is rising to 67 for many. Is retirement age going up explains FRA, Social Security changes, and impacts on future generations.  

Discover retirement plans, tax-deferred savings, and executive benefits. What is a supplemental retirement plan, and why does it boost savings?  

Stay active, healthy, and socially connected with hobbies, travel, and learning. Discover what to do during retirement for joy and purpose.  

Get a clear-eyed view of your future. Discover what happens when you run out of money in retirement, along with the social safety nets available to you.  

Explore Roth IRAs, HSAs, brokerage accounts, and tax-efficient strategies. Learn how to save for retirement after maxing out your 401 (k) wisely.  

An emergency fund is the quiet hero of every solid financial plan. When a boiler breaks, a job is lost, or a medical bill lands unexpectedly, cash on hand can...

Parents and grandparents often face a happy—but complicated—dilemma: how to grow money efficiently for a child’s future education. Two vehicles dominate the conversation in 2025: the tax-advantaged 529 plan and...

Your 50s are a pivotal decade: you still have the earning power to supercharge savings, yet retirement is no longer a vague idea on the horizon. Follow these five actionable...

Debt can feel like a ball and chain on your financial future—every payment you make today is money you can’t use to invest, build security, or help family members prosper...

With inflation still nibbling away at household budgets and remote-work flexibility at an all-time high, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the strategic relocation. People of every...

Discover the most affordable places to live in 2025. Save money, enjoy a better lifestyle, and plan your financial future with Smart Financial guidance.

Discover the hidden costs of selling a house with repairs and learn smart ways to sell your house without repairs, saving time, money, and stress.