Drew Wood

Drew Wood has edited or ghostwritten 9 books and published over 1,400 articles on a wide range of topics, including business, politics, world cultures, wildlife, and earth science. Drew holds a doctorate and 4 masters degrees, and he has nearly 30 years of college teaching experience. His travels have taken him to 25 countries, including 3 years living abroad in Ukraine.

Drew Wood | Jun 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM EDT

5 Ways Your Overseas Retirement Plan Could Change in the Next Decade

Every year, thousands of Americans build retirement plans around today’s version of Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, or Spain. They compare…

Drew Wood | Jun 4, 2026 at 8:43 AM EDT

This $560,000 Income Portfolio Can Replace a Public School Teacher’s Salary

A first-year public school teacher in the United States earns an average salary of about $46,500, according to data from…

Drew Wood | Jun 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM EDT

How Far Does $4,200 a Month Go in Retirement With No Mortgage but a $9,600 HOA?

A 72-year-old single retiree living in a Florida 55+ community and receiving $4,200 per month from Social Security and a…

Drew Wood | Jun 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM EDT

Can Pure Dividend Stocks Replace a $110,000 Dual-Income Household Income? Here’s What It Would Take

A combined household income of $110,000 is close to the national norm for a two-earner household. For a 56-year-old couple…

Drew Wood | Jun 4, 2026 at 5:24 AM EDT

If You Have $620,000 Saved at 67 and a $90,000 Pension Buyout Decision, Here Is the Lump Sum Math

A former employer sends a one-page letter offering two choices: accept a $90,000 lump-sum payment today or continue receiving $720 per…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT

How a 54-Year-Old Engineer Built a $1.6 Million Income Portfolio That Pays $9,500 a Month Through 67

A 54-year-old chemical engineer with $1.6 million in savings is considering retirement today and needs his portfolio to carry him…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 11:31 AM EDT

What $7,400 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at 65 in a Texas Suburb With No State Income Tax

A married couple entering retirement at age 65 in a Houston suburb with $7,400 per month from Social Security, a…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM EDT

If You Have $2.4 Million Saved at 59 and Your Employer Just Offered a $400,000 Severance, Here Is the Bridge Math

Receiving a $400,000 severance package at age 59, paid as $25,000 per month over 16 months, may look like a…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM EDT

A $1.4 Million Portfolio That Generates More Income Than the Average California Public Employee Pension

CalPERS reports an average annual retirement benefit of approximately $45,264. Many California public employees who spend a full career in…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM EDT

Here’s How You Can Afford To Retire in Portugal On a Middle Management Salary

A reader in their fifties spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, accumulated a respectable nest egg, and now wonders whether…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM EDT

A $1.1 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Seasoned Realtor’s Annual Commissions Without the Showings

A seasoned realtor with 25 years in the business and a steady book of repeat clients can clear roughly $95,000…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM EDT

This Iowa Couple Wants to Be Near Their New Grandbaby. Can They Afford Boston?

A grandchild has a way of rearranging retirement plans. For one Iowa couple in their early sixties, the question is…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 7:08 AM EDT

A 67-Year-Old Retiree’s $1.9 Million Portfolio Survived a $390,000 Drawdown Because of One Asset Allocation Choice Most Advisors Skip

A 67-year-old retiree watched a $1.9 million portfolio fall to $1.51 million during a sharp market decline, a 21% drop…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM EDT

How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

A senior software engineer earning $150,000 annually at age 48 still has approximately 15 to 20 years before reaching a…

Drew Wood | Jun 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM EDT

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

For many Americans, the French Riviera evokes images of superyachts, Monaco penthouses, celebrity villas, and some of the most expensive…

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Drew Wood

5 Ways Your Overseas Retirement Plan Could Change in the Next Decade

This $560,000 Income Portfolio Can Replace a Public School Teacher’s Salary

How Far Does $4,200 a Month Go in Retirement With No Mortgage but a $9,600 HOA?

Can Pure Dividend Stocks Replace a $110,000 Dual-Income Household Income? Here’s What It Would Take

If You Have $620,000 Saved at 67 and a $90,000 Pension Buyout Decision, Here Is the Lump Sum Math

How a 54-Year-Old Engineer Built a $1.6 Million Income Portfolio That Pays $9,500 a Month Through 67

What $7,400 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at 65 in a Texas Suburb With No State Income Tax

If You Have $2.4 Million Saved at 59 and Your Employer Just Offered a $400,000 Severance, Here Is the Bridge Math

A $1.4 Million Portfolio That Generates More Income Than the Average California Public Employee Pension

Here’s How You Can Afford To Retire in Portugal On a Middle Management Salary

A $1.1 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Seasoned Realtor’s Annual Commissions Without the Showings

This Iowa Couple Wants to Be Near Their New Grandbaby. Can They Afford Boston?

A 67-Year-Old Retiree’s $1.9 Million Portfolio Survived a $390,000 Drawdown Because of One Asset Allocation Choice Most Advisors Skip

How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

ARKK’s 0.75% Fee Quietly Costs You $55 a Year on Every $10,000 Invested

New Retirees Can Save up to $6,936 in Medicare Premiums by Filing a Single Form – But You Only Get 60 Days

Why JEPI Investors Gave Up $3,379 in Five-Year Gains

New Retirees Can Save up to $6,936 in Medicare Premiums by Filing a Single Form - But You Only Get 60 Days

ChatGPT Almost Cost This Guy $50 Million With Incredibly Dumb Advice

ARKK’s 0.75% Fee Quietly Costs You $55 a Year on Every $10,000 Invested

New Retirees Can Save up to $6,936 in Medicare Premiums by Filing a Single Form – But You Only Get 60 Days

Drew Wood

5 Ways Your Overseas Retirement Plan Could Change in the Next Decade

This $560,000 Income Portfolio Can Replace a Public School Teacher’s Salary

How Far Does $4,200 a Month Go in Retirement With No Mortgage but a $9,600 HOA?

Can Pure Dividend Stocks Replace a $110,000 Dual-Income Household Income? Here’s What It Would Take

If You Have $620,000 Saved at 67 and a $90,000 Pension Buyout Decision, Here Is the Lump Sum Math

How a 54-Year-Old Engineer Built a $1.6 Million Income Portfolio That Pays $9,500 a Month Through 67

What $7,400 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at 65 in a Texas Suburb With No State Income Tax

If You Have $2.4 Million Saved at 59 and Your Employer Just Offered a $400,000 Severance, Here Is the Bridge Math

A $1.4 Million Portfolio That Generates More Income Than the Average California Public Employee Pension

Here’s How You Can Afford To Retire in Portugal On a Middle Management Salary

A $1.1 Million Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Seasoned Realtor’s Annual Commissions Without the Showings

This Iowa Couple Wants to Be Near Their New Grandbaby. Can They Afford Boston?

A 67-Year-Old Retiree’s $1.9 Million Portfolio Survived a $390,000 Drawdown Because of One Asset Allocation Choice Most Advisors Skip

How a 48-Year-Old Engineer Could Replace a $150,000 Salary With Dividend Growth Plus Covered Calls

Can You Afford the French Riviera in Retirement? Here’s the Real Number

ARKK’s 0.75% Fee Quietly Costs You $55 a Year on Every $10,000 Invested

New Retirees Can Save up to $6,936 in Medicare Premiums by Filing a Single Form – But You Only Get 60 Days

Why JEPI Investors Gave Up $3,379 in Five-Year Gains

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New Retirees Can Save up to $6,936 in Medicare Premiums by Filing a Single Form - But You Only Get 60 Days

ChatGPT Almost Cost This Guy $50 Million With Incredibly Dumb Advice