Kristin Hitchcock - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.

Kristin Hitchcock is a financial expert who has been writing on topics related to retirement for over eight years. Her knowledge spans a wide range of areas, including navigating the complexities of Social Security, developing sustainable investment strategies, and helping individuals achieve their retirement goals.
Throughout her career, she has written for various platforms, including several retirement communities, to ensure that seniors have access to clear and actionable financial advice.

Kristin is also an active investor with more than ten years of experience in a diverse range of investment strategies, including short-term trades, dividend stocks, and options. She enjoys simplifying complex trading concepts by writing easy-to-follow guides that help readers meet their investment goals.

Lastest Stories by Kristin Hitchcock

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. : Changing retirement plans is very...

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Published: 2 months ago

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. : Deciding what to do with a large...

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Published: 4 months ago

One of the hardest parts of retiring isn’t actually saving for retirement – it’s actually retiring. Many people get a lot of their meaning from their career, and when it’s time to leave it,...

Kristin Hitchcock

Published: 4 months ago

Today, let’s meet IMovedYourCheese on Reddit. Cheese is a higher earner who’s been diligently following the traditional retirement playbook by maxing her 401(k) out each year. With a steady...

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Published: 4 months ago

ETFs are one of our favorite investment instruments. They provide exposure to a large swath of stocks, allowing you to quickly diversify your portfolio with a single purchase. You can find ETFs for...

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Published: 4 months ago

Last Updated: 2 months ago

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall St. : For those investing outside of...

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Published: 5 months ago

Electric vehicles have slowly been rising, and some states have started making changes to their infrastructure to support more EVs. However, some states have far more electric charging ports than...

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Published: 5 months ago

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retiring early is a goal for many, but achieving this...

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Published: 5 months ago

The end of the year can be a stressful time for any investor. With a new year coming up, it isn’t odd to start anxiously eyeing your portfolio. Market volatility often spikes as the year...

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Published: 5 months ago

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Reaching fully vesting in a 401(k) account is a huge...

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Published: 5 months ago

Making a job change is always a juggling trade-off between immediate benefits and long-term financial goals. A recent Reddit post from r/personalfinance highlighted a tough choice: taking a $20,000...

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Published: 5 months ago

I was scrolling through Reddit recently and came across a post in the r/fatFIRE community that sparked some interesting conversation about cash flow strategies for those who have already achieved...

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Published: 5 months ago

The military strength of China vs. Japan has been a consideration for centuries, especially after World War II. As far as countries go, they aren’t exactly friendly towards each other. China’s...

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Published: 5 months ago

Kristin Hitchcock - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.

Lastest Stories by Kristin Hitchcock

I'm about to turn 60 and have socked away $800k in my 401(k) - is it safe to move my targeted retirement date up by a few years?

I'm 31 with a net worth of $4 million and my grandparents want to give me $5 million - should I have them direct the money to my kids instead?

I'm 48 with a $4.5 million net worth and am ready to retire soon - but I'm struggling with departing my meaningful job

I'm a high earner who has always maxed out my 401k. I keep hearing about backdoor Roth IRA - what is it?

VGT vs. QQQ: Which ETF Should You Buy?

I'm 55 with $2.5 million in Apple stock that I bought 30 years ago and now it's all capital gains - can I use these funds for the first 5 years of my retirement?

These States Have the Most EV Charging Ports in America

We're in our early 30s and are looking to retire early - should we plow our money into dividend stocks until we hit our goal?

Year-End Portfolio Panic? When to Sell, Hold, or Buy More for Retirement

I've been at my job for 4 years and my 401(k) is finally vested — how can I take full advantage?

I'm considering a job change with a $20k salary increase, but I'll lose my 401(k) vesting — is it worth it?

I'm in my 30s with $2.5 million in real estate — how can I generate more cash flow?

China vs. Japan: A Comprehensive Military Strength Comparison for 2024

Dave Ramsey Says "Take Social Security at 62" - Here's When That's Actually Brilliant Advice