Travelers are increasingly turning to unique accommodations like cabins, tiny homes, and treehouses to break up the monotony of everyday life. Finding a particular place is now as easy as searching for rentals in specific destinations with new search tools that filter by rental property type. More than half of Airbnb’s 100 most wish-listed homes are one-of-a-kind properties such as floating homes, tiny houses, private islands, and even a hobbit hole. With many of their 170,000 unique properties located outside popular tourist destinations like state and national parks, art meccas, and trendy downtowns, you can stay in a treehouse and still be close to restaurants, grocery stores, and boutiques. From an underground earth house near Washington’s Daroga State Park to a treehouse in the heart of the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, here are ten unique vacation rental properties to add to your bucket list. 1. Sanctuary, Treehouses of Serenity (Asheville, NC)This treehouse on eight acres of land is 10 minutes from Asheville’s eclectic downtown and 25 minutes from the airport. So you can stay within easy driving distance to all Asheville offers but among white oaks. In a city with rich architectural history, add this gorgeous, fairy-tale-like treehouse to the many reasons Asheville is the ultimate playground. “I can promise that it never gets old seeing a child’s eyes light up as they see their treehouse accommodation for the first time or assisting a guest with a surprise proposal,” said Caroline and Mike, the property hosts. With one look at this rustic yet magical property offering sunset mountain views and beautiful stargazing, it’s not hard to see why it’s the setting for unique moments and celebratory getaways. 2. Whispering Pines Treehouse (Hot Springs, AR)If you’re looking for an individual or couples getaway to unplug from it all, this property in a canopy of trees on 27 wooden acres is for you. It’s located minutes from downtown, Hot Springs National Park, and surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains. Featuring a king-size bed, upscale furnishings, a small kitchen, plus endless mountain views from the hot tub, deck, or porch swing. “For years, we dreamed of creating a special and unique place where people can escape, relax, unplug and renew. We love hearing from guests that they don’t want to leave and are already planning their return visit,” said property host Susan. 3. Eagles Nest Treehouse (Stanton, KY)If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, put Eagles Nest Treehouse on your bucket list. Located on a private island in Red River Gorge inside a National Park, it’s a treehouse fairy tale within walking distance of national trailheads. Featuring a bedroom perched 16 feet off the ground, dubbed The Nest, it’s the perfect place to stargaze while a fire roars in the handmade stone fireplace. Or listen to the owls on the deck rocking chairs or while relaxing in the hammock swing. Whatever part of the property you choose, the mountain sunsets are stunning, and the gentle sounds of the nearby creek help melt your cares away. 4. Raven’s Nest Treehouse (Columbia Falls, MT)Offering both seclusion and convenience, Ravens Nest Treehouse is minutes from Whitefish restaurants and resort activities and five minutes from Columbia Falls but located in five acres of Montana woods. With two living trees growing inside the house, you’ll feel like you’re staying in a treehouse, but with luxury amenities like a soaking tub. This modern A-Frame treehouse is big enough for a family, offering two bedrooms, the main suite with a king-size bed, a kitchen, and a living room. There’s no shortage of places to take in stunning Montana mountain views with two decks, a reading nook, and an upstairs loft. 5. Underground Hygge (Orondo, WA)If you dream of visiting Hobbiton or other Lord of the Rings filming locations, but can’t make it to New Zealand, then Underground Hygge in Washington State is for you. Built right into a Columbia River Gorge mountainside, with the iconic round doorway, you’ll be in your shire paradise. The property is located on six acres offering convenient hiking. For more epic adventures, explore nearby Darago State Park. “The thing I love the most about hosting Underground Hygge is that most of the guests that visit are surprising their loved ones with a trip,” said property host Kristie. This vacation rental might be the one surprise to rule them all for the Tolkien fan in your life. Make sure to reserve a birthday or anniversary trip far in advance for a popular booking. 6. Floating Willamette River Home (Oregon City, OR)This floating vacation home along the Willamette River is just 15 minutes from downtown Portland and offers three bedrooms and 2.5 baths over 2500 square feet. Visit the city’s 275 parks and gardens, art institutions, or family-friendly attractions while enjoying one of America’s Best Places To Eat. Owned by lifelong Oregon residents who admit they haven’t seen all the region has to offer. “From natural wonders to city sights, Portland and the Pacific Northwest offers something for everyone,” said owners Bob and Joyce. Whether you explore the sites or spend your entire trip relaxing on the houseboat, there’s more than enough to fill your vacation days. With 3,000 square feet of floating decking, you can fish, swim right off the deck, take your houseboat out for a ride, canoe, feed the wildlife, and enjoy Pacific Northwest nights roasting marshmallows and soaking in the hot tub. 7. Eagle’s Nest Treehouse on the Water (Port Angeles, WA)Unplug and relax in this treehouse perched 20 feet above the ground near Olympic National Park and Sequim Bay. Spend your days in the large window seat watching ships sail by, watch wildlife or read a book in one of the hammocks. At night enjoy the fire-heated hot tub. “We have a unique property overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and built a treehouse for our son. Now that he has grown and moved out, we “love sharing what we’ve created and giving people an experience they will cherish,” said property host Beverly. 8. Daybreak, a Designer Treehouse (Dahlonega, GA)Just because you’re staying in a treehouse doesn’t mean you’re roughing it. This rental near Smithgall Woods and Don Carter State Park is a luxury stay in the trees with custom-made furnishings and a king-sized bed. The attention to detail shines in this property. “From design elements to materials to setting and amenities, a getaway should feel special, exhilarating, and unforgettable,” said host Debra. Located in Dahlonega Wine Country and set on seven acres with an on-site spring-fed creek, you have the benefits of camping but the conveniences of a home. Wake up to sunrise views of Wauka Mountain and enjoy local wine from your deck as you want North Georgia mountain views. 9. Joshua Tree Serenity Dome Oasis (Landers, CA)Grab your friends and family and escape to this 2-acre desert getaway in a peaceful neighborhood that’s more like a private mini-camp resort than a house rental. So much more than just the dome house, this bohemian getaway can sleep 12 people. Accommodations include the geodesic dome and three air conditions trailers beautifully painted by local muralists. During the day, swim in the pool, sway in the hammock tree, or take in stunning desert views in Adirondack chairs. At night soak in the hot tub or roast s’mores around the fire pit as you enjoy incredible stargazing. While you could easily spend your whole vacation in your private compound, Joshua Tree National Park is only 25 minutes away. This 800,000-acre National Park offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, and adventure sports. For low-key experiences, walk Skull Rock’s beginner 1.7-mile nature trail or the flat, short loop around Cholla Cactus Garden to see the infamous Joshua Trees up close. 10. Survival Earthship Studio (Taos County, NM)Located near Carson National Forest and Cimarron Canyon, enjoy one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Eco-stays. Perfectly sized for an individual or couples getaway, it’s constructed with recycled tires, cans, and bottles. The beautiful glass front of the building floods the space with light and is the perfect spot for daytime and nighttime New Mexico views. “This simple survival Earthship grows plenty of fruits and vegetables, catches and stores rainwater, and uses the sun’s energy to power your wifi and provide a beautiful hot shower,” said Michael, the property’s host. Earthship Studio will be for you if you want to explore this art destination and sample off-the-grid living with the conveniences of a conventional home.
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While some historical sites in America are well preserved, The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 19 million buildings have been abandoned across the county. Every day they are fading away into oblivion and taking history with them. Before these places, and their stories, are entirely forgotten, Urban Explorer bloggers and photographers capture our country’s history and preserve it. Artists like The Explorographer chronicle these Abandonscapes and leave nothing behind but footprints. Escape into 32 of his Hauntingly Beautiful Photographs of Abandoned Places. 1. Indoor SwimOpened in 1919, The Grossinger Resort in Liberty, NY, grew from 100 acres to 1200 acres in the 1950s. In its heyday, it sported 2 Olympic-sized swimming pools, several cottages and hotels, 8 Tennis courts, a skating rink, a ski slope and lodge, an 18-hole golf course, its own post office, and airport. 2. Less Privacy, More FantasyThe Grossinger Resort had it all and, in its heyday, was one of the largest resorts in the Catskills. The indoor pool featured a beauty salon with a view to a kill. A large 5-foot by 4-foot plate glass window where you could watch swimmers dive by while getting your hair and nails done. After decades of abandonment and overgrowth, most of the resort buildings were demolished in 2018. 3. Haunted CerealJackson Sanatorium is located in upstate New York and looks more like a scene from The Shining than a health resort. Known now as the place that invented Granola. This simple breakfast alternative was developed by Dr. Caleb Jackson of Dansville, NY, in 1863 and, at the time, was known as Granula. Made from dense bran nuggets, they had to be soaked overnight to be chewable enough to eat. 4. A Battle Lost to TimeSeveral vain attempts at restoring the property and its accompanying cottages were made over the years, but vandals burned the houses. Additionally, much of the building has collapsed, forever losing this valuable piece of history. 5. Music TherapyThe Allegany County Home (called a poorhouse initially) was located near Angelica, NY, and was the crossroads of modern asylums. The staff often used music to soothe residents and teach them social skills. 6. Reading is FundamentalPoorhouses were established in the United States to assist the uneducated and unemployed. Unfortunately, residents were often flogged, bound, and chained, often naked in tiny rooms with nothing but a straw mat on the floor. Once audits of these poorhouses began and the atrocities within were discovered, they were reorganized, or the residents were dispersed to other locations. These “new” poorhouses were labeled “asylums.” Many believe it was to ease the minds of these dispersed residents, whereas today, we think of them as a place to protect the world from its residents rather than the other way around. 7. The Ghost Town and the Video GameCentralia, located in central Pennsylvania in the heart of Coal Country, was founded in 1866. Victim of an underground coal fire in the early 60s, most of its residents were paid to leave the area due to “dangerous fumes.” Over the years, the town has gone from a ghost town to a barren wasteland as the last of the residents’ homes have strangely burnt down one by one. Early imagery of this town showed steam rising out of its cracked streets from the still-burning underground coal fire. This eery steam coupled with this ghostly church looming over the small city has inspired the creator of the video game “Silent Hill.” 8. Mind FireThe most prominent vein of blue coal in the US runs right through the center of Pennsylvania. Also known as Anthracite, blue coal is highly sought after because it yields the highest energy density of all coal. Since strip mining near residential areas is forbidden by law, mining coal in and around Centralia has been controversial over the years. The dump fire that conveniently spread to being a mine fire that the government used to try and empty the small town of its residents has also been at the forefront of that controversy. Over the years, an argument has been made on both sides that the fire could have or have not been put out and the death of Centralia and its residents avoided. Though the mining industry has collapsed chiefly and clean-up in and around the area continues, several creeks, rivers, and lakes are full of milky orange water. 9. To The Moon (and beyond)Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron is located in a field in the middle of nowhere, Wisconsin. Noted only by a couple of billboards on secondary roads, this fantastic look into the great mind of Sculptor and inventor Thomas Every is not to be overlooked. Recently passed, Dr. Evermor has created a sci-fi lover’s wet dream that beckons every hitchhiker in the galaxy. Massive sculptures of wondrous machines and creatures dot this small art park, now curated by his surviving wife and daughter. Thomas called it “Amythic Obsession,” If you ever visit it, it will be yours as well. 10. Never BentBeing an industrial demo specialist over the years took its toll on Dr. Evermor. One day he just decided he was tired of destroying things and wanted to start making things. All the salvage he had done over the years, from NASA space parts to millions of truck and car parts, would make up his fantastical Forevertron. Like all great artists, Tom Every had a rule. His rule was never to bend, break or cut a single part. Yes, that’s correct. Every creation he made was from parts as they were manufactured. He would put them together in such a way as they would become a whole new machine or creature. Genius! 11. Where in the World is Lonaconing?Located in a tiny town in western Maryland is the last standing, completely intact Silk Mill. One man, Herb Crawford, had preserved this mill for years on his own. Supported by hundreds of visiting photographers worldwide, he fought off auction houses, vandals, and mother nature. Unfortunately, in 2019 Herb passed away, and now the mill’s future is unknown. 12. Same as it Ever WasLonaconing Silk Mill shuttered its factory on a Friday in 1957, and everything was left exactly as it was on that fateful day. A moment is frozen in time, soon to be lost forever. 13. From New York to MontanaBannack State Park is home to the ghost town of Bannack, Montana, a well-preserved and constantly maintained authentic ghost town. In 2017 a neighbor visited a rummage sale across the road from their home in Montour Falls, NY. While there, they were told more items were in the home’s basement, and they were free to pick through whatever they wanted. One small item was a diary and some letters written on copper paper. They were from a woman who made the trek upstate New York to eastern Montana during the 1860s gold rush. That diary and the letters have been returned to the park as part of the town’s history. Oh, the person that found the artifacts? The Mother-in-law of the author of this article. 14. A Hard Knock LifeBannack and neighboring Virginia City were rough and virtually lawless western towns. Gunfights, robberies, and murders happened on the roads between the cities and villages. Even the elected “Sheriff” was suspected to be the leader of one of the most significant gangs in the area. 15. Eat at Roy’sLocated on Route 66 near the Mohave National Preserve, you find the tiny “mostly” abandoned town of Amboy, California. Quickly, the most famous location in Amboy is Roy’s Motel Cafe. 16. Check, Please!While at Roy’s, you can get gas and snacks at the “cafe” if you like. But, the actual “hotel” has been turned into unique art displays. And by special, I mean beam me up, Scottie! 17. Fries With That?Just up Route 66 from Amboy lies the remains of the Road Runner’s Retreat Restaurant. Just imagine answering the phone every day at this place. 18. Art is SubjectiveOr at least it used to be. In 2019 the owners were considering repainting and relighting the sign out front of the RRRR. But 2020 had other ideas as the 1960s restaurant fell victim to arson. Interestingly enough, this mural survived! While the sign out front and neighboring service station is still intact, the restaurant was gutted. They are attempting to rebuild. 19. Give Me The KeysKeys Ranch is located deep inside Joshua Tree National Park and is only viewable by special tours during certain times of the year. The site is a testament to those rugged individuals that chose to settle in the Mojave Desert. William F. Keys and his family built this homestead and surrounding buildings from 1910 until Keys died in 1969. 20. Tin Roof RustedAlong with the sheds, mining equipment, and wagons are several old cars. The stories behind these vehicles just out here randomly scattered in the desert are as attractive as they are odd. 21. Pocono Paradise?Deep in the Pocono Mountains is the sweeping Penn Hills Resort. The site was first opened as a Tavern in 1944. It grew to an entire 500-acre resort with over 100 rooms in the 1960s. It closed in 2009, just two months after its 102-year-old owner died. 22. Shagadelic Baby Yeah!With its round beds, heart-shaped whirlpool tubs, and mirrored ceilings, Penn Hills was billed as a “Paradise of Pocono Pleasure” and a place of “Unbridled Passion.” It was well known as the swinging ’60s place to be. A reputation that grew right up until its closing. 23. A Wrinkle in PineLocated in the Finger Lakes Region of New York are the remnants of the Glen Springs Resort. Originally opened as a health resort in 1872 to take advantage of the local mineral springs. The only remaining intact building is this old gymnasium with its floor wrinkled and damaged from water damage over the years. 24. Creature FeatureIn addition to the entire basketball court and performance stage, the gymnasium at Glen Springs also included a movie theater. The projectors remain to this day, ready for their next double feature. 25. The Irish GiantLocated outside the central Pennsylvania coal town of Mahanoy City, The Irish Giant was the largest anthracite coal breaker in the world. It was called St. Nicholas, and it was massive. Large chunks of mined anthracite coal were hoisted up ten floors by a conveyor belt before being dumped into a series of grinders on consecutive feet below. Then, finally, the coal would make its way to the ground floor, where coal cars would be waiting to haul the perfect fuel-sized pieces off for consumption. 26. Another Time Capsule GoneTen thousand cubic yards of concrete, 3,800 cubic yards of steel, 20 miles of pipes, and half a village relocated to build it. The St. Nicholas coal breaker could process 12,500 tons of coal per day. Opened in 1931 and described as sounding like rolling thunder when in operation, the hulk went silent as the last coal dropped in 1965. Miners’ work clothes, boots, and machinery are rotting. In 2018, the last remains of the breaker were broken by a controlled explosion. Saved only by the memories of the surviving workers and photographers who visited before its demise. 27. Asylum for No OneBuilt in 1858 and designed by Isaac G. Perry, the New York State Inebriate Asylum in Binghamton, NY, has sat empty and unused since 1993. Many promises have been made to rehab and reuse the building, but no formal plans have been announced. 28. Beauty UnseenThe ornate staircase at the asylum’s first-floor entrance is just a hint of the beauty within. Sad to think that, for the most part, the site cannot be enjoyed in person due to its decaying condition and standing HIPAA laws regarding patient privacy. 29. Spa Town the USASharon Spring’s New York was well known for its mineral springs and spa baths. Built-in 1929 by owner Louis Adler for $250,000, Adler operated the 150-room hotel until 1950. The hotel was purchased in 1972 for a mere $75,000 and served as Yarkony’s Adler Hotel until 2004. After the spa business “dried” up, the derelict hotel was purchased in a package deal with other properties in town by a Korean Firm that promised a renovation. Unfortunately, the building still stands vacant to this day. 30. Wallpaper and ShagI think Stephen King called, and he wants his hotel back. Fancy a stay? Well, you can’t. The property is now monitored and off-limits to all. Who can blame them with styles like these? 31. Well, Well, WellsWells Falls is located just off the main drag in the Finger Lakes region of Ithaca, New York. Somewhat hidden from a nearby local park, this gem features a beautiful waterfall cradled by an old abandoned hydropower plant. Old and crumbling from the seasons, this old building’s saving grace is the water itself. Thus, blocking any human entry to the site and thus saving it from the excavator. 32. Fit for a BusinessmanAnother “feature” of Well’s Falls granted by its secrecy is that it has become quite the spot for skinny dippers during the hot months of the summer. You’ll also find poets, musicians, artists, and even businesspeople having a bite to eat. So much so over the years, the falls have earned the name “Businessman’s Lunch Falls.” If you think all this seems strange, you have never been to Ithaca. This post originally appeared on Savoteur.com and has been republished with permission. Image Credits: ©A.D.Wheeler/The Explorographer Source: https://savoteur.com/abandoned-places/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/escape-into-32-photographs-of-hauntingly-beautiful-abandoned-places/ Does the idea of early retirement sound appealing? It’s a lifelong dream for millions of Americans, but it could also become a reality when you make smart money moves at the right times. Achieving early retirement often requires sacrifices throughout your life. In your working years, you’ll need to avoid the temptation of keeping up with the Joneses to ensure more of your money is saved for retirement than squandered on shopping sprees. And to avoid running out of money after you retire, visions of champagne and caviar on the beach of St. Tropez may need to be experienced from the comfort of your living room through a virtual reality headset and the metaverse we’re promised is just a few years away. If you want to retire early, the most important advice you need to hear is to begin planning today. And by reading this article, you’re taking an important first step toward turning off your 6 am weekday morning alarm forever. We asked dozens of financial professionals and educators to offer their insights and tips to help us learn what actions we should take today and in the future in order to retire early with enough money to last a lifetime. Below, you’ll find their words of wisdom covering topics ranging from saving and investing to choosing where you will live to make your money go further. 1. Decide What Early Retirement Means to YouRetirement is such a loaded term. It means different things to different people. If you’re interested in retiring early, good for you. But you’ve got some work to do. First, you need to define what “early” is for you. Is it age 55 or 65? Then you need to consider what retirement will cost for you. For example, will you really spend less in retirement as many financial advisors would lead you to believe? Will you have income from Social Security or a pension? And what savings and investments have you accumulated to supplement your retirement lifestyle? These are important questions, and they’re best answered with a holistic retirement and financial plan. It will help determine where you are today and illuminate a path to early retirement and beyond. Russ Thornton | Wealthcare for Women 2. Decide What You are Retiring “To” Not “From”Traditionally retirement has been defined as retiring from a regular job, to do something else. A lot of people retire from a job because they don’t like it. Redefine your idea of retirement, and get clear on what you are retiring to, not what you are retiring from. Be as specific as possible, for example, “I want to travel to XYZ country to do…” With that clarity, you can work with a financial advisor or figure out on your own what you need to save, and what steps you need to take to get there. You have a lot of options for where (outside the US), but that’s a part of the how and the what. Don’t limit yourself. Jane Mepham | Elgon Financial Advisors 3. Use Retirement Calculators to Help Decide When You Can RetireAn important part of picking a date for early retirement is to know if you have enough money saved. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way of knowing exactly how much money you need. But there are many free retirement calculators you can use. By inputting a few numbers, like your age, amount of savings, and annual spending, you can get a close estimate to see how you stand. This will give you confidence that when you do quit the rat race, you will be able to get by financially. Jon Dulin | Money Smart Guides 4. Hire a Financial Advisor or CoachIf you have your eye on retiring early in your 40s or 50s, your preparation will need to adapt to a financial reality that differs from traditional retirement. Retiring early from conventional work hours doesn’t necessarily mean that you will stop working altogether, but you may limit your hours to live more freely. When visualizing early retirement, you’ll need to bridge some gaps with a more extended retirement phase with less income and without company benefits like health insurance. There may be many moving parts, and working with a financial professional may help you overcome challenges. Retiring in your 40s or 50s is a worthy goal. Early retirement doesn’t mean you will stop working altogether, but you may limit your hours working a side hustle to live more freely. You’ll have to get ready, or you can employ an experienced financial coach or advisor to design a comprehensive financial plan for your needs. A financial advisor can incorporate budgeting, savings, investments, and tax optimization strategies into your plan. Linda Meltzer | The Cents of Money 5. Get a Second JobIf you are not a high-net-worth individual, you most likely find yourself thinking about retirement. A way to get there faster is by obtaining a second job. Working another job will enable you to pay off debt quicker and save more money. Have you heard of overemployment? People are secretly working multiple remote jobs and earning double their standard pay. It’s definitely something worth looking into if you want to retire early. Isaiah Webby | Get Loot 6. Prep Your Meals for Physical and Financial FitnessAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, nearly $408 billion in food is thrown away yearly in the United States. Meal prepping not only helps to alleviate food wastage and helps you to make a healthier choice but also helps you save on groceries. Meal prepping entails cooking in bulk and portioning out meals ahead of time. The main benefit of meal planning is it encourages you to eat healthier. More importantly, you can save money on takeout and alleviate food waste. The funds saved by utilizing meal prepping can go towards your retirement fund so you can retire sooner. Charmaine | LuvMeKitchen 7. Find a Side HustleMany people have side hustles to help them make extra money. You could use the side hustle money for several things, including allowing you to retire early. The extra money earned can help you increase your savings goals. You can also use the extra money to invest. Over time, those funds will add up, thus allowing you to retire early. Jason Butler | My Money Chronicles 8. Head South of the Border to MexicoIf your idea of retirement includes a carefree lifestyle full of lazy afternoons spent walking along a world-class beach, you’re in luck. Mexico is one of the best places to retire, and many Americans are already doing it. In fact, more North Americans have moved to Mexico to retire than they have anywhere else in the world. Many Mexican cities offer a low cost of living, beautiful weather, and a wide variety of lifestyle options. Retiring early takes strategic planning to make happen, but moving to Mexico can help you reach your goal by making your retirement funds go further than they would in America. Not to mention you’ll be able to take those lazy afternoon walks on a beautiful Mexican beach whenever you’d like. Karee Blunt | Our Woven Journey 9. Move Further South of the Border to EcuadorRelocating to a country with a lower cost of living is a great way to save money to retire early, but currency conversion fees and exchange rates can quickly eat away at your savings. Avoid these fees altogether by heading to one of a handful of foreign countries that uses the U.S. dollar as their national currency. Ecuador is among the most popular choices, a top international destination for retirees from the United States. There are plenty of things to do in Quito to keep you busy, and this mountainous city is popular with ex-pats. Or, if you’re looking for warmer weather, you’ll find inexpensive beachfront real estate along the coast. Carley Rojas Avila | Home to Havana 10. Invest in Low-Cost Index FundsIf you want to retire early or retire at all, the best tip I can give is to make sure you’re investing your money. Many people think investing is for rich people making a lot of money. But really, investing is for everyone, no matter how much you earn. Investing most of your money in low-cost investments such as index funds is the best way to make sure you’ll grow your money over the long term. Investing as little as $100 a month in your 20s can make a HUGE difference in your net worth over time. Jeff | Have Your Dollars Make Sense 11. Shop SmarterInstead of trying to save money by always looking for the lowest price, try to spend intentionally by buying fewer but higher quality items and services. Sometimes, the cheapest price is all you need. However, focusing entirely on price and never on value can lead us to unsatisfying and low-quality purchases, causing us to spend more money on repairs and replacements in the long run. Sam | Smarter and Harder 12. Use the Right Investment AccountsAn often overlooked item for those on the path to early retirement is what we call “savings location”. It’s important to save money in the correct account type and that is magnified for people retiring before age 59 and-a-half. Saving into accounts other than 401(k)’s, IRA’s, and Roth IRA’s is key – meaning that taxable accounts can still be your friend. My clients with large taxable accounts often have more optionality than those that don’t. There are still tax-efficient ways to invest using a taxable account and they don’t have an “age padlock” with penalties like many retirement accounts do. A lot of retirement is focused on accumulating dollars for later. It’s important to accumulate those dollars in an efficient way so that the (even more important) withdrawal phase can go as smoothly as possible. Doug Oosterhart, CFP® | LifePoint Planning 13. Increase Your EarningsA lot of tips related to retiring early focus on limiting spending (bananas and saltines for dinner, anyone?). With my clients, I talk about how the equation to achieve early retirement has three major factors: aggressive saving, mindful spending, and increasing earnings. For many people who want to enjoy life now while also saving for financial independence, increasing earnings is one of the most powerful tools in their toolbelt. Three ways that I help clients increase their earnings are self-advocacy, entrepreneurship, and side hustling. Self-advocacy includes directly asking for a raise, taking on high-visibility projects, and exploring career options outside of your current employer. Entrepreneurship is about using your unique set of skills to build your own business that allows you to earn a premium wage and build equity within your business. Side hustling is more than driving for Uber Eats (although that is certainly an option!). We talk about freelancing, consulting, and project-based work that utilizes your existing skillset and expands your network, all while YOU get paid. Melissa Walsh, CFP®, CFA, AIF | Clarity Financial Design 14. A Handful of Tips to Earn More, Spend Less, and Build Savings5 easy things you can do right now to decrease expenses, build savings, or build income: 1) We live in a subscription society – comb through your credit cards and debit cards to determine which subscriptions can be cancelled that you no longer use. Pay for an app you no longer use? Online yoga subscription? Magazine/newspaper? Streaming service? I’m certain you can find a few to trim. 2) Renegotiate or revisit any bills that may be negotiable or interchangeable (i.e. internet, cell phone, gym membership) Is there a new deal out there you can ask for from your current provider? Or is it time to switch providers to reduce cost? 3) Try my “Amazon challenge” – give yourself only 1 day per month you can buy items from Amazon, Target, or Walmart+ or anywhere you can click and buy in seconds. Instead of buying everything the moment you think of it, add each item to your cart and ‘save for later’. On your one buying day, look at that long list and divide items into 3 categories a) Items you truly want and need now – add those to cart for purchase today. b) Items that someone could gift you for your next birthday or holiday – add those to your public wish list. and c) Items you probably don’t need – delete them! Slowing down this buying process and using the rational brain can reduce your impulse buying throughout the month and decrease your spending. 4) You own too much stuff and you have cash sitting in your closets, attic, garage. Sell items you no longer use or need on Facebook Marketplace, LetGo, Mercari, or other sites. 5) Stop scrolling social media with your spare time and pick up online freelance gigs. There are many different websites like Fiverr.com that post short freelance jobs with hundreds of categories. Can you help someone edit their website? Provide a voiceover? Provide financial, legal or business consulting? Emily Rassam, CFP®, CRPS, AIFA, NSSA, CDAA | Archer Investment Management 15. Hire a “FIRE” Financial AdvisorIf you plan to retire early, having a financial advisor who specializes in working with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) clients can help catch financial mistakes that are common within the FIRE community. Financial Planning is the process financial planners use to better understand their client’s financial situation and work together to create an effective action plan to help them reach FIRE. During the financial planning process, a financial planner will provide solutions for health care when you FIRE, help you optimize your taxes efficiently, and help reduce unnecessary fees. For those who are planning to FIRE soon, consider hiring a financial planner to double-check your finances before making the big leap. Reaching FIRE takes accountability and resilience, having someone along your journey who can help you make the most out of every penny. Danielle Miura, CFP® | Spark Financials 16. Invest Beyond Your Retirement AccountsInvest outside of a retirement account. Typically you need to be debt-free, be maxing out retirement sources, and still have money left over to consider this option. Be sure that you don’t want to invest money that you may need in the short run, however. Investing outside retirement is one of the best tools to use for leaving the option open to retire early since retirement funds aren’t accessible until after age 59 ½ without penalty. Funds outside of a retirement account are accessible before then. Cady North, MBA, CFP® | North Financial Advisors 17. Practice Makes PerfectWithin five years of your planned retirement date, it is important to practice retiring. We call this “pivoting.” The idea is that you participate in new hobbies, adjust your sleep schedule, and modify your budget. If possible, try to pay off all consumer debt and save one year of cash reserves heading into your retirement. Darryl Lyons, CFP, AIF, BFA, ChFC | Pax Financial 18. Get Health InsuranceHealth insurance is a topic all retirees think about, and for early retirees leaving the workforce before Medicare eligibility (age 65), it’s a key concern. It should be a concern, typical medical expenses can run $300,000 per couple over the period of their retirement. Before you leave your job, have a solid healthcare option lined up. That could be private insurance via the marketplace, a part-time job that offers health insurance as a benefit or opting into coverage through a spouse’s plan. Don’t wait to get this issue resolved – any gaps in coverage could be an issue should you come to file a claim later in life. Dave Grant, CFP® | Retirement Matters 19. Optimize Your Social Security BenefitsPrepare a budget and determine how your cash flow needs will be met. Yes, you can take Social Security as early as age 62. However, if you’re in good health and have access to other sources of income, it usually pays to wait and let your benefit grow. Taking your benefit at 62 will reduce your lifetime payment, and spousal survivor benefit, by as much as 30%. On the other hand, you’ll receive an 8% increase, plus inflation increases, for every year you wait after your full retirement age, up to age 70. I’d consider a part-time job to bridge the gap and let your benefits grow. Receiving a guaranteed, lifetime revenue stream, inflation-adjusted, and not subject to market volatility should not be underestimated. Work with a CFP professional who performs Social Security optimization as part of their retirement planning process. Brett Tushingham, CFP® | Tushingham Wealth Strategies 20. Choose a Financial Advisor with Specialized CredentialsBefore you hire any professional, it’s essential to consider their qualifications to ensure they have the proper education and experience for your individual circumstances. Since financial professionals have varying degrees of formal education and experience, it’s even more important to do your homework when researching financial advisors and coaches. You’ll find that many financial advisors and coaches have chosen to earn financial certifications to demonstrate their knowledge and dedication to helping their clients achieve their financial goals. To find a financial advisor who can help you retire early, you may want to consider hiring a Certified Financial Planner with advanced knowledge to assist with investment planning, insurance planning, estate planning, income tax planning, and retirement planning. Many advisors with a particular focus on retirement planning have also attained specialized designations like the RICP designation which places an emphasis on generating income in retirement, or the CRPC designation which focuses on holistic retirement planning strategies. Brian Thorp | Wealthtender 21. Harness the Power of a Taxable Brokerage Account401Ks and IRAs are tremendous retirement savings vehicles, especially for those that are looking to retire after age 59 ½. However, if early retirement is a goal for you, a 401K or an IRA can’t be your only investment vehicle. In fact, simply maxing your retirement vehicles with no additional dollars left over to put towards other liquid investments will likely preclude you from having the ability to retire early. It is important to work with a planner to determine the optimal savings bucket allocation, but generally I like seeing families strive for investing at least 25% of their income. Up to the first 25% of your income, I do think it should go towards traditional retirement savings vehicles, but after that point, I am comfortable seeing investment dollars shift towards taxable brokerage accounts. One of the largest benefits of doing so is there are NO contribution limits. On top of that, there are no penalties for early withdrawals nor are there mandatory distributions. Lastly, the tax benefits, especially for investors who are holding onto investments longer than 12 months, can take advantage of the attractive long-term capital gains rates. A quick tip, based on the standard deduction in 2022, a family that is married filing jointly can make a little over $108K and pay NO long-term capital gains tax (a little over $53,000). This is an EXTREMELY powerful tool heading into early retirement. Joshua Lutkemuller, CFA | Strongside Asset Management 22. Avoid Telling Yourself Big Money LiesTo retire early, avoid telling yourself these Big Money Lies:
Richard Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP, MBA | Archer Investment Management 23. Establish Multiple Sources of IncomeYou must generate enough money to retire early. Saving money and downsizing can only stretch your budget so much when inflation is going through the roof. The current annual increase in the inflation rate is 8.6% ending May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The cost of living is always an upward trend. It is crucial to set up multiple sources of income that generate revenue through minimal input. Retiring early does not mean one will stop working. It simply means you are not trading so many hours for compensation. You’ll enjoy things you love and, at the same time, produce enough income to live comfortably. Start with a side hustle and build a business that is semi if not entirely passive. Ram Chakradhar | Dollar for Cent 24. Change Zip Codes to Reduce Your Cost of LivingIf you’re looking to retire sooner rather than later, you may want to consider moving to a place with a lower cost of living. By making this move, you can reduce your expenses and save more money each month, which will help you reach your retirement goals sooner. We moved from Colorado to Oklahoma for work opportunities and a better quality of life around the cost of living. Tulsa, Oklahoma has a cost of living index of 83.2 compared to 121.1 in Colorado. In addition, in Oklahoma, the housing market is 35% lower than the national average (source). By changing zip codes, we have been able to get rid of debt, buy a home for less money, and build wealth. In Oklahoma, our hard-earned money goes further. On top of a lower cost of living, Oklahoma has incredible state parks and trails without the crowds and traffic! By changing zip codes and living in a place with a lower cost of living, you can have a smaller mortgage or no mortgage, which will allow you to save money and invest in things with a higher rate of return so you can retire early. Ashlee Fechino | The Happiness Function 25. Know Your Cost of LivingIf you want to retire early, it’s a good idea to get clear on what your baseline cost of living is or will be. This is the amount of money you’ll need to cover your essential living expenses from housing, utilities, medical coverage, household expenses, and meals. Don’t forget to factor inflation into your calculations for the number of years you estimate living beyond your retirement date. If needed, you may want to find ways to reduce your monthly expenses in order to make your retirement goal figure more attainable. If you are able to save beyond what you actually need, you’ll be in better shape to enjoy retirement with less financial stress. Jessica Bishop | The Budget Savvy Bride 26. Focus on What You Can ControlRetiring early is a great goal to have. The biggest question is whether or not it is realistic. If we’re not saving the right amount of money in all the right places then retiring early, pre-59 1/2 can become further from reality. Things to consider as you strive toward retiring early: -Save 25% or more of your annual gross income -Make sure you have great balance between your ‘liquid’ and ‘illiquid’ investments -Consider the extraordinary expenses you’ll incur by not having access to health insurance at early retirement -Try to map out when you anticipate turning on Social Security Income in order to maximize your benefit and where you’ll pull income from until then, i.e., “Mind the Gap”. At the end of the day, retiring early can be achievable if we focus our efforts on the things we can control, such as how much we save and put back onto our balance sheet annually and making sure we’re being efficient with our asset location strategy. Michael R. Acosta, CFP®, ChFC® | The Dumas Team, Consolidated Planning, Inc. 27. Mind Your (Financial) BehaviorsFinancial behaviors will be of paramount importance to retire early. A pattern of consistency is so much more important than looking for the big windfalls. Keeping your lifestyle simple but fulfilling is another major key. To do this it would all start with reasonable spending, savings, and investing plans. As someone approaches retirement making sure they have a fully funded emergency fund will be huge. During the wealth accumulation stage of life this fund should have about 3 months worth of expenses. Retiring early may require keeping more like 12 months of expenses on hand. This gives tremendous flexibility to endure unexpected economic shifts without tapping retirement vehicles too early or too quickly. Having a beefy fund close to retirement also sets the stage to avoid making decisions based on fear. The greatest advantage here is that adequate liquid savings can give you the ability to show patience or even ride out an unexpected storm. As retirement nears paying your mortgage down or off provides similar benefits. Work is another thing to consider for retiring early. Figuring out a side hustle that you love can be another income stream during early retirement. If you retire early you may enjoy pursuing a passion project for pay. Taking the time to determine what that might be is time well spent. It could be consulting, teaching music or art or a whole host of things. Having a fun side hustle that you don’t need to rely on can really reduce the amount you need to retire and again serve as a form of ballast against uncertainty. Schuyler Lemler, AFC® | Apothecary Financial 28. Have a (Financial) Plan“Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” Benjamin Franklin’s iconic quote showcases one of the most important things you need to do if you want to retire early: plan. Your financial plan should include your assets, liabilities, assumptions, and needs. Use your plan as a framework to help guide you toward your early retirement goals. Having a plan will help you set realistic and achievable goals and show you where you may need to make changes to achieve your ultimate goal of retiring early. Melanie Allen | Partners in FIRE 29. Focus on the Personal Finance TrifectaFor those that want to retire early, we recommend a greater focus on what we call the personal finance trifecta: Cash Flow Management – Investment Management – Tax Planning. Cash Flow Management allows you to have increased control over where your money goes so that you can divert more towards investment opportunities. We believe that your Investment Management should be nimble and tactical, in order to improve performance and reduce risk. Advanced Tax Planning may help you keep more of your money. Those are our 3 keys to building wealth. By following these principles, you can set yourself up for a bright financial future – and an earlier retirement date. So start planning today, and enjoy your golden years sooner than you thought possible. Patrick Traverse, CFP®, EA, CEPA | Breakaway Financial Group 30. Treat Yourself to an Affordable VacationJust because you’re saving money for retirement doesn’t mean you can’t also go on vacation. And a nice one at that! For over 20 years, savvy travel bargain hunters have been booking timeshare rentals on trusted, A+ Business Bureau-rated websites to save 50% off or more at global resort chains. Today’s timeshares bring together the space and home-like conveniences of an Airbnb with the prime location, resort amenities, and cleanliness standards of worldwide hotel chains like Hilton, Westin, Marriott Hyatt, and even Disney. If you’d like to travel to Orlando with your family, but Airbnb fees and hotel prices have gotten too high, rent a timeshare from an owner who is not using theirs. For example, you can book a 2-bedroom condo unit at Hilton Vacation Club’s Mystic Dunes for 75% off the Priceline price by booking a timeshare rental. This resort is a destination in itself with a championship golf course, putt-putt, four pools, tennis & basketball courses, and a long list of family activities across 600 acres. You’d never know you are only 2 miles from Walt Disney World Theme Parks and minutes to Universal Studios at this price point! Monica Fish | Planner at Heart 31. Get a Green ThumbIf you have some spare space or land, growing high-value cash crops can be an excellent side hustle to get to retirement faster. Some homeowners make up to $10,000 per month selling microgreens from their basement. With high-value crops, you can afford to hire help and turn it into passive income. Also, after you retire, you can continue to sell at farmer’s markets and enjoy the community aspect. Davin | Nature of Home 32. Use the Rule of 25When you want to retire early, one of the first things to do is know how much you need to save or invest. You want to know your retirement number. Calculate your retirement number with the rule of 25, where you multiply your expected retirement expenses by 25 to know how much you’ll spend. For example, if you expect to spend $4,000 per month in retirement, you can retire early when your investments reach $1 million. There are plenty of things you can do to reach your retirement number and retire early. Investing in the stock market is a popular choice, like investing in total market index funds like FZROX or FSKAX. Marjolein Dilven | Radical FIRE 33. Get Out of DebtBe smart with how you pay off debt. Frequently, people delay investing entirely so they can tackle their debt first. However, it can be beneficial to hold some debt while investing to take advantage of being in the market longer and earning more compounding returns. Compare the potential return on investment (ROI) between your debt (the interest rate) and what kind of returns you expect from the stock market. By paying off high-interest debt early, then investing while only paying the minimums on your low-interest debt, you can save more and retire earlier. Becky Neubauer | TwentyFree 34. Grab a Gig Economy JobSet up multiple streams of income, such as starting a side hustle while you work your 9-5. The gig economy is huge right now, and there are plenty of flexible ways to earn more income doing something you enjoy, whether that’s writing, driving, or walking dogs. This way you’ll have more money coming in to save and invest. It can be a great strategy to put all side hustle income directly into your retirement investments to be able to retire early. Kelan Kline | The Savvy Couple 35. Live Below Your MeansCommitting to living below your means for the long term is the foundation for setting yourself up for early retirement. Work towards paying off high-interest consumer debt and spend your money intentionally to avoid more debt. As your income grows, put that money to work for you by investing it instead of keeping up with the Joneses or succumbing to lifestyle creep. Look for new ways to save money on your monthly expenses. Consider starting a side hustle to increase the gap between your income and expenses so you have more money to save and invest in preparation for your early exit from the workforce. Lisa | Adapt Your Dollars 36. Become a CreatorBuilding up a side hustle that is passive or semi-passive is a great ticket to help you achieve independence. Building a brand and following online can be a way to tap into this. For instance, Tik Tok creators get paid when people watch their content. This decouples your effort with payout, where it takes a lot of effort to get started and build the following, but once you have it, you can reap the benefits over a long period of time. Tyler Weaver | Relentless Finances 37. Fund Your Brokerage AccountYears before you step away from your job, you should be funding your brokerage account while saving for retirement. Adequately funding a brokerage account will allow you to potentially:
By getting started today, and understanding what it takes to retire early, you can increase your odds of being able to achieve early retirement. Nick Covyeau, CFP® | Swell Financial The Bottom LineNo matter your stage in life whether you’re 10 years away from retirement or just getting started in your career, you can improve your financial health and increase the likelihood of affording a comfortable retirement by applying any of the tips shared above that make sense based on your individual circumstances. If all of this feels overwhelming, simply take a deep breath and remember preparing for retirement is a marathon, not a sprint. You’ll also find a wide range of resources available to help you feel more confident about your financial future, ranging from books on retirement and personal finance blogs, to money coaches and financial advisors near you who can get to know you and develop a personalized plan. This article was originally published on Wealthtender. Source: https://savoteur.com/want-to-retire-early/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/want-to-retire-early-heres-37-expert-pieces-of-advice/ Do you have a favorite athlete? If so, do you know how much money he or she makes? What follows is a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world – not only right now but of all time! Some may argue that these sports superstars are grossly overpaid. Their on-field income, such as players’ salaries, perks, and bonuses, is supplemented by product endorsements, corporate sponsorships, and appearance fees. Millions of sports fans will attest to each of these individuals’ priceless talent nurtured by years of hard work, persistence, passion, and discipline. In the real world, such talent is monetized. We’ve written a list of the richest athletes but below we take a look at who is the highest-paid and what sports they’re involved with. We will look at this elite group to find out what helps make them tick. Let the count-off begin! Highest-Paid Athletes In the WorldThe list below is from #1 highest paid athlete, salary-wise, to #15 in the lineup. Note that the order of our list does not include their endorsements, which can often take their net worth from a few hundred million dollars upwards of double or triple that. The list is simply based on their salary, even when we mention additional endorsements. 1. Conor McGregor: MMA FighterStarting our list, we have the Irish menace with a loud mouth. Of course, everyone knows who Conor McGregor is. He made his debut in 2008, and since then has taken the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene by storm. This MMA fighter was attracting a lot of love and hate from fans due to his next-level trash-talking, but he continuously backed it up by knocking out his opponents in the octagon. In 2016, McGregor diverted his attention towards the global football star Cristiano Ronaldo saying that one day he would overtake him in the Forbes magazine list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. Last year, McGregor made $180 million. $130 million of that total came from selling his majority stake in Proper Twelve’s Irish whiskey brand. This resulted in Conor McGregor’s net worth hitting $200 million; he rightfully took the top seat on this Highest-Paid Athletes in the World list. 2. Lionel Messi: Soccer PlayerLionel Messi is one of the biggest soccer stars in the world. This Argentinian goalkeeper played for FC Barcelona when he started his career in 2003. Since then, he has received FIFA’s player of the year award multiple times. He currently plays a mixture of field roles for Paris Saint-Germain and will play for his own national team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Earning a total income of $130 million last year with another $55 million in endorsements, Lionel Messi’s net worth is estimated between $400 and 600 million, making him one of the richest soccer players in the world. 3. Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer PlayerJust as Windows vs. Mac has been debated for a long time, Messi vs. Ronaldo has been a hot topic in the soccer world for as long as I can remember. Who scored the most goals? Who earned the most? Who has the most awards? The competition was relentless. Eventually, the score was settled as soccer rankings decided the winner in 2022. This Manchester United footballer takes home a salary of $70 million combined with $50 million in endorsements, leaving him with a total net worth of $120 million. Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth, however, totals over $500 million. Needless to say, he’s doing extremely well. Falling just $10 million short of number two on our list, this Portuguese superstar also takes the unofficial crown of the sexiest athlete in the world. 4. Dak Prescott: Football QuarterbackThe Dallas Cowboys quarterback is next on our list. Being part of the most valuable sports team in the world certainly has its perk. Due to that, Dak Prescott was the first player in NFL to cross the $100 million mark. Dak has a combined wealth of $107.5 million, including $97.5 million from his salary and $10 million from various sponsorships. This was a first in the history of the NFL. Moreover, Prescott signed an extension with the Dallas Cowboys for four years, including a $160 million contract and a $66 million signing bonus. So, let’s see how well the quarterback ranks on this list next year. 5. LeBron James: Basketball PlayerWhile this 36-year-old’s latest movie might have been a flop at the box office, his performance on the court is anything but that. For the masses, LeBron James, a force to be reckoned with on the court, is the successor of His Airness, Michael Jordan. LeBron signed a $153 million contract in 2018 with the Los Angeles Lakers. But, that isn’t the only source of his income. He has invested in multiple branches of Blaze Pizza and a production company (SpringHill Entertainment) over time. His main earnings are from his endorsements; he has the top endorsement spot in the NBA. In 2021, LeBron earned an annual income of $126.9 million from his combined salary and endorsements. 6. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior: Soccer PlayerNeymar da Silva Santos Júnior (known simply as “Neymar”) is the third soccer player on this list. Coming in with close competition to our fifth contender, Neymar has amassed $95 million. From making deals with Puma to appearing in the popular battle royale game Fortnite, Neymar is everywhere. A total of 282 million followers across all his socials is a testament to his popularity. Bagging the most expensive transfer in soccer history, a massive $263 million, is an even more impressive feat. Neymar makes a salary of $76 million, while his endorsements amount to $19 million. 7. Roger Federer: Tennis PlayerRoger Federer is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players to ever set foot on a tennis court. The Swiss maestro has a lot of world titles under his belt, and for a good reason. His sportsmanship charms the fans and his skill leaves them mesmerized. Because of this, he gets sponsorships left, right, and center—more than any other athlete. Roger made $90 million from sponsors and endorsements, alone, despite having a knee injury. That surely tells you something about how in-demand this man is. Earning just $30,000 from a tournament doesn’t matter when you take home $90 million in sponsorships. Another thing to mention is that Federer has a ten-year $300 million deal with the Japanese brand, Uniqlo. As of 2022, Roger Federer’s net worth is an estimated $550 million. 8. Lewis Hamilton: Formula One RacerHolding an impressive win record of 7 championships, Lewis Hamilton is no guest when it comes to gathering vast amounts of money. He has been racing for McLaren since 2007 and currently drives for Mercedes in Formula One. In 2021, he extended his contract with them for one more year. Perhaps despite all his accomplishments, he signed for another year to finish some business! In 2018, the champion racer signed with the famous clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger. His total wealth amounts to $82 million; $70 million is from his salary and winnings, leaving the remaining $12 million from endorsements. 9. Tom Brady: Football QuarterbackThe Man, The Myth, The Legend: Tom Brady. Most athletes think of retiring once they are past their prime. They start to slow down as their bodies start acting up. But not Tom Brady. The best quarterback in NFL history decided it wasn’t his time to settle down, even at 40. In 2021, he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory. All the while, he secured his personal 7th career victory. Brady has his own businesses as well: his wellness brand, named TB12, and 199 productions, his production company. His salary of $45 million, plus $31 million in endorsements, makes this highest-paid athlete’s annual income $76 million. 10. Kevin Durant: Basketball PlayersKevin Durant is one of the best basketball players to bless the sport with his talent. The Brooklyn Nets’ love for him showed when they offered him a $164 million four-year contract. Even though he suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon and had to take time off, the 12-time all-star returned with a fury and told the world to remember his name. Outside of the court, Kevin has a media brand called Boardroom. He was also an executive producer on the Oscar-winning best live-action short film, Two Distant Strangers. It seems that he is a man of many talents. Durant’s endorsements are $44 million – much more than his $31 million salary, making it close a close race with NFL legend, Tom Brady. 11. Stephen Curry: Basketball PlayerThe two-time MVP of the NBA and long-distance basketball sniper has made his presence known on the court. Putting the work in without being anywhere near the rim made him a fearsome opponent for any opposing team. Like many athletes on this list, Curry also has his own production company. The company struck a deal with Audible in 2020 after moving on from Sony. Curry has the highest salary contract in the NBA; he made a $200 million deal in 2017. At the time, that was unheard of for the NBA. His sponsors include Under Armour, which launched a brand named after him. His total endorsements amount to $40 million, while he takes home a salary of $34.5 million. Overall, he is making a total of $74.5 million. 12. Naomi Osaka: Tennis PlayerIntroducing the first female and second tennis player on our list, Naomi Osaka. The Japanese-born tennis player has the highest-earning record among female athletes. She won the Grand Slam four times along with its prize money of $5 million. However, that amount is entirely overshadowed by what she earns from her sponsors and endorsements. Raking in about $55 million from endorsements, Naomi had an accumulated wealth of $60 million just last year. 13. Tiger Woods: GolferTiger Woods started his golf victories in 1995 and took the world of golf by storm. He has 15 major wins under his belt and has accumulated a whopping $1.5 billion throughout his 27-year career. Woods is by far the most famous name in golf; even people who don’t watch the sport know who he is. Twenty-seven years is a lot of time to be playing a professional game. During that time, he has been a part of various endeavors such as designing his first public golf course (Payne’s Valley) and launching his signature golf clubs. Despite sustaining serious injuries from a major car crash in 2021, he didn’t stop the struggle. Afterward, he managed to strike a deal with the PGA Tour 2K video game. Though his total winnings were only $200,000, he has endorsements of $60 million. 14. Russell Westbrook: Basketball PlayerThe second to last highest-paid athlete on this list is Russell Westbrook, the king of scoring double-triples. Playing for the Washington Wizards, Russell Westbrook is a 9-time NBA All-Star. With such performance, sponsors are sure to flock to your door. This is why it’s not surprising that Nike extended his deal for ten years in 2017. On top of being a menace on the court, he is also an Olympic gold medalist. As if his deal with Nike wasn’t enough, he signed a $207 million contract extension for five years that same year. Combined, he takes home $59 million. $26 million is from endorsements and $33 million is from sponsorships. 15. Patrick Mahomes: Football QuarterbackLast but not least, ending this list of the highest-paid athletes in the world, is Patrick Mahomes. After winning the 2020 Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes made a deal with Biosteel. He also signed a $503 million contract extension for ten years. Mahomes takes home an estimated $54.5 million. $32.5 million is from his salary and $22 million is from his endorsements and sponsorships. Frequently Asked Questions about the Highest-Paid AthletesWho Is the Highest-Paid NBA Player?The highest-paid NBA player is LeBron James, who made $41.18 million from his NBA salary in 2021. This pushes his net worth to approximately $850 million, according to Forbes. Who Is the Highest-Paid Soccer Player in the World?Lionel Messi’s income is reportedly $130 million with $55 million from sponsorships and endorsements. His total assets are estimated between $400 and $600 million. Who Are the Highest-Paid Female Athletes in the World?Five of them are renowned tennis players, led by Naomi Osaka ($55M), Serena Williams ($44M), Venus Williams ($10.8M), and Garbiñe Muguruza ($7.5M). The fifth is gymnast, Simone Biles ($10M). Others in this top ten list include gymnast Simone Biles ($9.7M), golfer Jin Young Ko ($7.2M), badminton champ P.V. Sindhu ($6.9M), tennis player Ashleigh Barty ($6.7M), golfer Nelly Korda ($5.7M), and WNBA forward-center Candace Parker ($5.5M). Highest-Paid Athletes – Best Sporting PerformanceTaking inspiration from their amazing feats on the field, ring, or court and its monetary rewards, we salute these highest-paid athletes around the world who truly deserve their hard-earned incomes. This post was produced by Savoteur and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks. Source: https://savoteur.com/highest-paid-athletes-in-the-world/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/top-15-highest-paid-athletes-in-the-world-for-2022/ Budgeting our money is more effortless when we have a fixed yearly salary. With ease, using some rudimentary math, we can determine how much we make per year, month, week, day, or even per hour. We can start to make more sound financial judgments when we know these vital details. While laboring as a salaried employee, we should understand our yearly salary. Skipping a shift or an occasional few hours here or there is not something we need to agonize about. Our paycheck will stay identical to last time, allowing us to budget our cash toward our bills and other expenses accordingly. Understanding what each paycheck will be can bring us a sense of calm many people might not have otherwise. If you earn a yearly salary of $84,000, you might ponder, 84000 a year is how much an hour? Of course, using a calculator is the most leisurely way to figure this out, but I’ve done all the mathematics for you already! So keep reading to see the answer to the hourly, per paycheck, per month, and even per day breakdown of 84k per year. $84,000 a Year is How Much an Hour?Let’s get directly to responding to the inquiry of 84000 a year is how much an hour? When you make an annual wage of $84,000 a year, you’ll make a gross hourly wage of $40.38 an hour pre-taxes. This estimate of wages presumes you work for 2080 hours a year (40 hours per week times 52 weeks for the year, and you are not qualified for overtime pay). However, your salary is regarded as ordinary income. Therefore, you’ll have to pony up for federal income taxes, decreasing your take home per hour to be less than $40.38 per hour. Many aspects of your life can reduce or increase how much you’ll owe federal income taxes. Here are a few factors:
The most influential factor for most taxpayers will be their tax bracket, which, in kind, defines your federal tax rate. Still, any of the above aspects, plus many additional ones, will modify your after taxes hourly wage, for better or worse. I’ll use the 25% tax bracket as an example in my calculations in this post. For 84000 a year is how much an hour, the initial gross pay of $40.38 is lessened to $30.29 per hour after factoring in the 25% you’ll yield in federal taxes. This analysis is relatively fundamental. It does not consider any other factors, so it will not be precise. Still, it should provide you a concept of a proximate starting point. Below is a chart spreading out the post-tax analysis for various timeframes for 84000 a year is how much an hour. How Much is $84,000 a Year Monthly?Presuming you are a full-time employee, you’ll achieve a monthly salary of $7,000.00 when you have a yearly salary of $84,000. Removing 25% of federal income taxes, $5,250.00 will be your remaining take-home monthly salary. How Much is $84,000 a Year Per Paycheck (Biweekly)?The most typical payment period for salaried employees is a bi-weekly paycheck(26 paychecks per year). This is why I’ll use the biweekly paycheck as the timeframe when determining how much you’ll earn per paycheck when making an 84k per year salary. Making $84,000 a year, you’ll earn $3,230.77 per paycheck/pay period, still under the assumption that you are a full-time employee. Accepting 25% for taxes gets us to $2,423.08 as your take-home wages. But, again, this is a simple calculation only. $2,423.08 symbolizes what an average employee can anticipate bringing home; the elements documented above and others will alter your true take-home pay. How Much is $84,000 a Year Weekly?We can continue to analyze 84000 a year is how much an hour to figure out a weekly pay amount. For example, receiving an annual pay of $84,000, your pre-tax earnings would be $1,615.38. Estimating a 25% deduction for federal taxes leaves us with a weekly take-home pay of about $1,211.54 per workweek. How Much is 84,000 Dollars a Year Daily?You’ll make $323.08 for an individual workday (approximately 260 entire days) while attaining $84,000 a year. So your post-tax take-home pay will arrive at about $242.31 per workday. Post Tax Breakdown of an $84,000 a Year Salary So far, we’ve gone through a ton of math and numbers representing pre and post-tax pay. Below is a synopsis of the various amounts you might make with a yearly salary of $84,000 per year. It includes the breakdown of a gross annual income of $84,000 a year for numerous timeframes. The amounts below also consider the 25% federal income tax rate. The chart is a no-frills guide of what an average staffer can foresee to bring home as an hourly salary, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly wage.
As you might have noticed, the portion of money in your take-home paycheck is mainly affected by your federal income tax rate. $84,000 a Year is How Much an Hour After Taxes?You’ll deliver around $21,000 in federal taxes a year while making a salary of 84000 per year, assuming you’re in the 25% bracket. You’ll maintain an annual take-home pay of about $63,000 after deducting the $21,000 in taxations from your yearly salary. An 8-hour workday, 40 hour work week, and 2080 work year were used for this analysis. Your tax circumstances are clearly not the same as anyone’s, even barely. Of course, your final take-home will be distinct from somebody else earning 84k per year, but you can use $63,000.00 in take-home wages as a starting point. When looking for a way to reduce your taxes owed, funding a 401k retirement plan (or similar pre-tax accounts), an HSA, or other tax-deferred accounts are ideal ways to reduce your tax bill. How to Make 84,000 Dollars a Year?You would win the grand prize if you secured a yearly starting salary of 84k a year from your first job. However, a few years of experience in the workforce is typically required to achieve this goal for the rest of us. Although not 100% required, most companies look for employees with college educations. With this in mind, getting a college education is a great headstart to getting an $84,000 yearly salary. However, there are many ways you can obtain a profession with 84k or higher income. Side hustles are getting more and more mainstream by the day. Of course, our main source of income is still our 9-5 job, but more often than not, we have a way of making money during our spare time. The more traditional methods of earning extra money are part-time and part-time weekend jobs, which are still popular today. Pulling in over 84k with a side hustle or part-time job alone is not likely. However, having a side income in combination with your primary job, you can eclipse 84k per year quite easily. Is $84,000 a Year a Good Salary?After all this talk about 84000 a year is how much an hour, you might wonder, “Is 84,000 a year a good salary?” When determining if a yearly salary is good, more than just the salary itself should be considered. Many other factors need to be taken into account as well. An annual salary of $84,000 per year is adequate in many circumstances. However, there are situations where $84,000 a year won’t be enough or is challenging to live on. A few aspects that alter how adequate an 84k salary might be are below:
Living in a state like Kansas, where the cost of living is below average, earning 84,000 can be a good if not excellent salary. But, on the other hand, living inNew York City, where the cost of living is much higher, a salary of 84,000 won’t be as valuable. In either case, caring for children and/or a spouse, adding other debts and expenses will be significant factors when determining if a salary of $84,000 is reasonable. Therefore, it’s possible that 84,000 might not be enough to make ends meet no matter where you live when taking these factors into account. How to Live off of 84k a YearOnce we understand the answer to 84000 a year is how much an hour, day, week, month, and year, we can start to build a sounder budget for our finances. So below are some ways to best live within your means on any salary. Make a BudgetIf you want to be successful, financially speaking, having a budget is vital, no matter your yearly salary. Keeping track of your income and, more importantly, your expenses is your first step toward financial freedom. Making a budget should be a top priority. Without one, you won’t know where all your money is going. If you don’t know where it’s going, you won’t be able to get a clear picture of how to live off your current salary. Move to an Area with Lower Cost of LivingAn easy way to potentially save a few hundred dollars a month is to move. Consider moving to an area with a lower cost of living than where you currently reside. The cost of living could easily be the difference between struggling to make ends meet and living a comfortable lifestyle. Obviously, your first choice would be to move as close to your current home as possible. However, if moving close by won’t save you enough money, you’ll want to think about making a more drastic move. If you are worried about your company lowering your salary, talk to HR. Many companies will allow employees to work remotely at their current salary. When necessities such as gas, food, clothes, and other essentials are less costly, it can make a substantial difference when earning an 84k per year salary. Get Out Of DebtIf budgeting is priority numero uno, getting out of debt should be a close second. Paying any interest is money out the window and will slow down your wealth building. If you’re not sure where to start, there are many debt-paying strategies you can find. Many services will help you consolidate your debt at a lower interest rate. Pump Up Your Emergency FundEveryone should have an emergency fund with four to six months’ expenses. Preferably in a high-yield savings account, your emergency fund should only be used for significant unexpected expenses or in case your income is reduced. Unexpected expenses seem to always have a few come up simultaneously. So make sure you replenish your emergency fund as quickly as possible if you need to use it. This will prepare you for any unexpected expense that might come your way again. Get Your Side Hustle OnIt seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. Apps like InstaCart, DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, and tons of others make it easy for anyone with a car or bike to make some cash on the side. The best part of side hustles like these or online surveys is that you work when convenient for you. Having the ability to make our own schedules is a huge advantage people looking to make extra cash in the past just didn’t have. So be sure to take advantage of any spare time you have. Boost Your SalaryGetting a raise is not an easy task if you are a salaried employee. Even getting just a little bit of extra money from you 9-5 can be pretty challenging. Most salaried employees aren’t able to earn extra income by working overtime hours as hourly workers can. Hourly workers can earn extra income when filling their timesheets with paid overtime hours. Overtime rates can be as much time-and-a-half or even double-time! As a result, salaried employees are at a bit of a disadvantage regarding pay boosts from our regular jobs. Many salaried employees expect a raise every year, but it’s hardly a given. Therefore, when you are looking for a raise in pay, your most direct option is to ask your employer. However, before going to the relevant individual and requesting a pay raise, be ready with reasons as to why you feel you deserve the raise in the first place. With reasoning on your side, it will support your quest for an increased hourly pay rate compared to simply saying you want one. Your employer still may disagree with you, no matter your reasoning. If that’s the case, it may be time to search for a new job or occupation that will give you the salary you are looking for. How to Budget If You Make $84,000 a YearAs previously stated, when looking to get a handle on your finances, budgeting is non-negotiable. This is true if you earn $84,000 or a million dollars a year. Spending more than you make is an excellent way to go broke eventually. The 50-30-20 rule is a general budgeting practice many people use for their finances. Utilizing the 50-30-20 rule is a straightforward approach to budgeting your money and lowering your financial strain. . Here’s the rule and how it functions:
With a salary of 84k per year, here’s how the rule could be utilized:
84000 A Year is How Much an Hour – Final ThoughtsKnowing how our yearly salary breaks down to per month, paycheck, week, day, or even hour can be some pretty powerful information. This is especially true when attempting to get a hold of our finances. Hopefully, this post has helped you better understand the question, “84000 a year is how much an hour”? Our take-home pay is significantly reduced by federal income taxes. Still, multiple other facets will alter the amount of income we have at the end of the day. When figuring out if $84,000 per year is a good salary, the cost of living in your area, number of dependents, and amount of debt are just a few facts to consider. Having all information available, take the time to create a budget. The 50-30-20 rule above is a possible way to do so. However, numerous other budgeting conventions and techniques exist. Find the one that is most suitable for you. Related Questions on Annual to Hourly Rates
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Source: https://savoteur.com/84000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/11/84000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour-full-financial-analysis/ Budgeting our money is more effortless when we have a fixed yearly salary. With ease, using some rudimentary math, we can determine how much we make per year, month, week, day, or even per hour. We can start to make more sound financial judgments when we know these vital details. While laboring as a salaried employee, we should understand our yearly salary. Skipping a shift or an occasional few hours here or there is not something we need to agonize about. Our paycheck will stay identical to last time, allowing us to budget our cash toward our bills and other expenses accordingly. Understanding what each paycheck will be can bring us a sense of calm many people might not have otherwise. If you earn a yearly salary of $83,000, you might ponder, 83000 a year is how much an hour? Of course, using a calculator is the most leisurely way to figure this out, but I’ve done all the mathematics for you already! So keep reading to see the answer to the hourly, per paycheck, per month, and even per day breakdown of 83k per year. $83,000 a Year is How Much an Hour?Let’s get directly to responding to the inquiry of 83000 a year is how much an hour? When you make an annual wage of $83,000 a year, you’ll make a gross hourly wage of $39.90 an hour pre-taxes. This estimate of wages presumes you work for 2080 hours a year (40 hours per week times 52 weeks for the year, and you are not qualified for overtime pay). However, your salary is regarded as ordinary income. Therefore, you’ll have to pony up for federal income taxes, decreasing your take home per hour to be less than $39.90 per hour. Many aspects of your life can reduce or increase how much you’ll owe federal income taxes. Here are a few factors:
The most influential factor for most taxpayers will be their tax bracket, which, in kind, defines your federal tax rate. Still, any of the above aspects, plus many additional ones, will modify your after taxes hourly wage, for better or worse. I’ll use the 25% tax bracket as an example in my calculations in this post. For 83000 a year is how much an hour, the initial gross pay of $39.90is lessened to $29.93 per hour after factoring in the 25% you’ll yield in federal taxes. This analysis is relatively fundamental. It does not consider any other factors, so it will not be precise. Still, it should provide you a concept of a proximate starting point. Below is a chart spreading out the post-tax analysis for various timeframes for 83000 a year is how much an hour. How Much is $83,000 a Year Monthly?Presuming you are a full-time employee, you’ll achieve a monthly salary of $6,916.67 when you have a yearly salary of $83,000. Removing 25% of federal income taxes, $5,187.50 will be your remaining take-home monthly salary. How Much is $83,000 a Year Per Paycheck (Biweekly)?The most typical payment period for salaried employees is a bi-weekly paycheck(26 paychecks per year). This is why I’ll use the biweekly paycheck as the timeframe when determining how much you’ll earn per paycheck when making an 83k per year salary. Making $83,000 a year, you’ll earn $3,192.31 per paycheck/pay period, still under the assumption that you are a full-time employee. Accepting 25% for taxes gets us to $2,394.23 as your take-home wages. But, again, this is a simple calculation only. $2,394.23 symbolizes what an average employee can anticipate bringing home; the elements documented above and others will alter your true take-home pay. How Much is $83,000 a Year Weekly?We can continue to analyze 83000 a year is how much an hour to figure out a weekly pay amount. For example, receiving an annual pay of $83,000, your pre-tax earnings would be $1,596.15. Estimating a 25% deduction for federal taxes leaves us with a weekly take-home pay of about $1,197.12 per workweek. How Much is 83,000 Dollars a Year Daily?You’ll make $319.23 for an individual workday (approximately 260 entire days) while attaining $83,000 a year. So your post-tax take-home pay will arrive at about $239.42 per workday. Post Tax Breakdown of an $83,000 a Year Salary So far, we’ve gone through a ton of math and numbers representing pre and post-tax pay. Below is a synopsis of the various amounts you might make with a yearly salary of $83,000 per year. It includes the breakdown of a gross annual income of $83,000 a year for numerous timeframes. The amounts below also consider the 25% federal income tax rate. The chart is a no-frills guide of what an average staffer can foresee to bring home as an hourly salary, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly wage.
As you might have noticed, the portion of money in your take-home paycheck is mainly affected by your federal income tax rate. $83,000 a Year is How Much an Hour After Taxes?You’ll deliver around $20,750 in federal taxes a year while making a salary of 83000 per year, assuming you’re in the 25% bracket. You’ll maintain an annual take-home pay of about $61,000 after deducting the $20,500 in taxations from your yearly salary. An 8-hour workday, 40 hour work week, and 2080 work year were used for this analysis. Your tax circumstances are clearly not the same as anyone’s, even barely. Of course, your final take-home will be distinct from somebody else earning 83k per year, but you can use $62,250.00 in take-home wages as a starting point. When looking for a way to reduce your taxes owed, funding a 401k retirement plan (or similar pre-tax accounts), an HSA, or other tax-deferred accounts are ideal ways to reduce your tax bill. How to Make 83,000 Dollars a Year?You would win the grand prize if you secured a yearly starting salary of 83k a year from your first job. However, a few years of experience in the workforce is typically required to achieve this goal for the rest of us. Although not 100% required, most companies look for employees with college educations. With this in mind, getting a college education is a great headstart to getting an $83,000 yearly salary. However, there are many ways you can obtain a profession with 83k or higher income. Side hustles are getting more and more mainstream by the day. Of course, our main source of income is still our 9-5 job, but more often than not, we have a way of making money during our spare time. The more traditional methods of earning extra money are part-time and part-time weekend jobs, which are still popular today. Pulling in over 83k with a side hustle or part-time job alone is not likely. However, having a side income in combination with your primary job, you can eclipse 83k per year quite easily. Is $83,000 a Year a Good Salary?After all this talk about 83000 a year is how much an hour, you might wonder, “Is 83,000 a year a good salary?” When determining if a yearly salary is good, more than just the salary itself should be considered. Many other factors need to be taken into account as well. An annual salary of $83,000 per year is adequate in many circumstances. However, there are situations where $83,000 a year won’t be enough or is challenging to live on. A few aspects that alter how adequate an 83k salary might be are below:
Living in a state like Kansas, where the cost of living is below average, earning 83,000 can be a good if not excellent salary. But, on the other hand, living inNew York City, where the cost of living is much higher, a salary of 83,000 won’t be as valuable. In either case, caring for children and/or a spouse, adding other debts and expenses will be significant factors when determining if a salary of $83,000 is reasonable. Therefore, it’s possible that 83,000 might not be enough to make ends meet no matter where you live when taking these factors into account. How to Live off of 83k a YearOnce we understand the answer to 83000 a year is how much an hour, day, week, month, and year, we can start to build a sounder budget for our finances. So below are some ways to best live within your means on any salary. Make a BudgetIf you want to be successful, financially speaking, having a budget is vital, no matter your yearly salary. Keeping track of your income and, more importantly, your expenses is your first step toward financial freedom. Making a budget should be a top priority. Without one, you won’t know where all your money is going. If you don’t know where it’s going, you won’t be able to get a clear picture of how to live off your current salary. Move to an Area with Lower Cost of LivingAn easy way to potentially save a few hundred dollars a month is to move. Consider moving to an area with a lower cost of living than where you currently reside. The cost of living could easily be the difference between struggling to make ends meet and living a comfortable lifestyle. Obviously, your first choice would be to move as close to your current home as possible. However, if moving close by won’t save you enough money, you’ll want to think about making a more drastic move. If you are worried about your company lowering your salary, talk to HR. Many companies will allow employees to work remotely at their current salary. When necessities such as gas, food, clothes, and other essentials are less costly, it can make a substantial difference when earning an 83k per year salary. Get Out Of DebtIf budgeting is priority numero uno, getting out of debt should be a close second. Paying any interest is money out the window and will slow down your wealth building. If you’re not sure where to start, there are many debt-paying strategies you can find. Many services will help you consolidate your debt at a lower interest rate. Pump Up Your Emergency FundEveryone should have an emergency fund with four to six months’ expenses. Preferably in a high-yield savings account, your emergency fund should only be used for significant unexpected expenses or in case your income is reduced. Unexpected expenses seem to always have a few come up simultaneously. So make sure you replenish your emergency fund as quickly as possible if you need to use it. This will prepare you for any unexpected expense that might come your way again. Get Your Side Hustle OnIt seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. Apps like InstaCart, DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, and tons of others make it easy for anyone with a car or bike to make some cash on the side. The best part of side hustles like these or online surveys is that you work when convenient for you. Having the ability to make our own schedules is a huge advantage people looking to make extra cash in the past just didn’t have. So be sure to take advantage of any spare time you have. Boost Your SalaryGetting a raise is not an easy task if you are a salaried employee. Even getting just a little bit of extra money from you 9-5 can be pretty challenging. Most salaried employees aren’t able to earn extra income by working overtime hours as hourly workers can. Hourly workers can earn extra income when filling their timesheets with paid overtime hours. Overtime rates can be as much time-and-a-half or even double-time! As a result, salaried employees are at a bit of a disadvantage regarding pay boosts from our regular jobs. Many salaried employees expect a raise every year, but it’s hardly a given. Therefore, when you are looking for a raise in pay, your most direct option is to ask your employer. However, before going to the relevant individual and requesting a pay raise, be ready with reasons as to why you feel you deserve the raise in the first place. With reasoning on your side, it will support your quest for an increased hourly pay rate compared to simply saying you want one. Your employer still may disagree with you, no matter your reasoning. If that’s the case, it may be time to search for a new job or occupation that will give you the salary you are looking for. How to Budget If You Make $83,000 a YearAs previously stated, when looking to get a handle on your finances, budgeting is non-negotiable. This is true if you earn $83,000 or a million dollars a year. Spending more than you make is an excellent way to go broke eventually. The 50-30-20 rule is a general budgeting practice many people use for their finances. Utilizing the 50-30-20 rule is a straightforward approach to budgeting your money and lowering your financial strain. . Here’s the rule and how it functions:
With a salary of 83k per year, here’s how the rule could be utilized:
83000 A Year is How Much an Hour – Final ThoughtsKnowing how our yearly salary breaks down to per month, paycheck, week, day, or even hour can be some pretty powerful information. This is especially true when attempting to get a hold of our finances. Hopefully, this post has helped you better understand the question, “83000 a year is how much an hour”? Our take-home pay is significantly reduced by federal income taxes. Still, multiple other facets will alter the amount of income we have at the end of the day. When figuring out if $83,000 per year is a good salary, the cost of living in your area, number of dependents, and amount of debt are just a few facts to consider. Having all information available, take the time to create a budget. The 50-30-20 rule above is a possible way to do so. However, numerous other budgeting conventions and techniques exist. Find the one that is most suitable for you. Related Questions on Annual to Hourly Rates
Related Posts:30000 a Year is How Much An Hour 40000 a Year is How Much An Hour 50000 a Year is How Much An Hour 60000 a Year is How Much An Hour 70000 a Year is How Much An Hour 80000 a Year is How Much An Hour Source: https://savoteur.com/83000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/09/83000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour-full-financial-analysis/ Budgeting our money is more effortless when we have a fixed yearly salary. With ease, using some rudimentary math, we can determine how much we make per year, month, week, day, or even per hour. We can start to make more sound financial judgments when we know these vital details. While laboring as a salaried employee, we should understand our yearly salary. Skipping a shift or an occasional few hours here or there is not something we need to agonize about. Our paycheck will stay identical to last time, allowing us to budget our cash toward our bills and other expenses accordingly. Understanding what each paycheck will be can bring us a sense of calm many people might not have otherwise. If you earn a yearly salary of $82,000, you might ponder, 82000 a year is how much an hour? Of course, using a calculator is the most leisurely way to figure this out, but I’ve done all the mathematics for you already! So keep reading to see the answer to the hourly, per paycheck, per month, and even per day breakdown of 82k per year. $82,000 a Year is How Much an Hour?Let’s get directly to responding to the inquiry of 82000 a year is how much an hour? When you make an annual wage of $82,000 a year, you’ll make a gross hourly wage of $39.42 an hour pre-taxes. This estimate of wages presumes you work for 2080 hours a year (40 hours per week times 52 weeks for the year, and you are not qualified for overtime pay). However, your salary is regarded as ordinary income. Therefore, you’ll have to pony up for federal income taxes, decreasing your take home per hour to be less than $39.42 per hour. Many aspects of your life can reduce or increase how much you’ll owe federal income taxes. Here are a few factors:
The most influential factor for most taxpayers will be their tax bracket, which, in kind, defines your federal tax rate. Still, any of the above aspects, plus many additional ones, will modify your after taxes hourly wage, for better or worse. I’ll use the 25% tax bracket as an example in my calculations in this post. For 82000 a year is how much an hour, the initial gross pay of $39.42 is lessened to $29.57 per hour after factoring in the 25% you’ll yield in federal taxes. This analysis is relatively fundamental. It does not consider any other factors, so it will not be precise. Still, it should provide you a concept of a proximate starting point. Below is a chart spreading out the post-tax analysis for various timeframes for 82000 a year is how much an hour. How Much is $82,000 a Year Monthly?Presuming you are a full-time employee, you’ll achieve a monthly salary of $6,833.33 when you have a yearly salary of $82,000. Removing 25% of federal income taxes, $5,125.00 will be your remaining take-home monthly salary. How Much is $82,000 a Year Per Paycheck (Biweekly)?The most typical payment period for salaried employees is a bi-weekly paycheck(26 paychecks per year). This is why I’ll use the biweekly paycheck as the timeframe when determining how much you’ll earn per paycheck when making an 82k per year salary. Making $82,000 a year, you’ll earn $3,153.85 per paycheck/pay period, still under the assumption that you are a full-time employee. Accepting 25% for taxes gets us to $2,365.38 as your take-home wages. But, again, this is a simple calculation only. $2,365.38 symbolizes what an average employee can anticipate bringing home; the elements documented above and others will alter your true take-home pay. How Much is $82,000 a Year Weekly?We can continue to analyze 82000 a year is how much an hour to figure out a weekly pay amount. For example, receiving an annual pay of $82,000, your pre-tax earnings would be $1,576.92. Estimating a 25% deduction for federal taxes leaves us with a weekly take-home pay of about $1,182.69 per workweek. How Much is 82,000 Dollars a Year Daily?You’ll make $315.38 for an individual workday (approximately 260 entire days) while attaining $82,000 a year. So your post-tax take-home pay will arrive at about $236.54 per workday. Post Tax Breakdown of an $82,000 a Year Salary So far, we’ve gone through a ton of math and numbers representing pre and post-tax pay. Below is a synopsis of the various amounts you might make with a yearly salary of $82,000 per year. It includes the breakdown of a gross annual income of $82,000 a year for numerous timeframes. The amounts below also consider the 25% federal income tax rate. The chart is a no-frills guide of what an average staffer can foresee to bring home as an hourly salary, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly wage.
As you might have noticed, the portion of money in your take-home paycheck is mainly affected by your federal income tax rate. $82,000 a Year is How Much an Hour After Taxes?You’ll deliver around $20,500 in federal taxes a year while making a salary of 82000 per year, assuming you’re in the 25% bracket. You’ll maintain an annual take-home pay of about $61,000 after deducting the $20,500 in taxations from your yearly salary. An 8-hour workday, 40 hour work week, and 2080 work year were used for this analysis. Your tax circumstances are clearly not the same as anyone’s, even barely. Of course, your final take-home will be distinct from somebody else earning 82k per year, but you can use $61,000 in take-home wages as a starting point. When looking for a way to reduce your taxes owed, funding a 401k retirement plan (or similar pre-tax accounts), an HSA, or other tax-deferred accounts are ideal ways to reduce your tax bill. How to Make 82,000 Dollars a Year?You would win the grand prize if you secured a yearly starting salary of 82k a year from your first job. However, a few years of experience in the workforce is typically required to achieve this goal for the rest of us. Although not 100% required, most companies look for employees with college educations. With this in mind, getting a college education is a great headstart to getting an $82,000 yearly salary. However, there are many ways you can obtain a profession with 82k or higher income. Side hustles are getting more and more mainstream by the day. Of course, our main source of income is still our 9-5 job, but more often than not, we have a way of making money during our spare time. The more traditional methods of earning extra money are part-time and part-time weekend jobs, which are still popular today. Pulling in over 82k with a side hustle or part-time job alone is not likely. However, having a side income in combination with your primary job, you can eclipse 82k per year quite easily. Is $82,000 a Year a Good Salary?After all this talk about 82000 a year is how much an hour, you might wonder, “Is 82,000 a year a good salary?” When determining if a yearly salary is good, more than just the salary itself should be considered. Many other factors need to be taken into account as well. An annual salary of $82,000 per year is adequate in many circumstances. However, there are situations where $82,000 a year won’t be enough or is challenging to live on. A few aspects that alter how adequate an 82k salary might be are below:
Living in a state like Kansas, where the cost of living is below average, earning 82,000 can be a good if not excellent salary. But, on the other hand, living inNew York City, where the cost of living is much higher, a salary of 82,000 won’t be as valuable. In either case, caring for children and\or a spouse, adding other debts and expenses will be significant factors when determining if a salary of $82,000 is reasonable. Therefore, it’s possible that 82,000 might not be enough to make ends meet no matter where you live when taking these factors into account. How to Live off of 82k a YearOnce we understand the answer to 82000 a year is how much an hour, day, week, month, and year, we can start to build a sounder budget for our finances. So below are some ways to best live within your means on any salary. Make a BudgetIf you want to be successful, financially speaking, having a budget is vital, no matter your yearly salary. Keeping track of your income and, more importantly, your expenses is your first step toward financial freedom. Making a budget should be a top priority. Without one, you won’t know where all your money is going. If you don’t know where it’s going, you won’t be able to get a clear picture of how to live off your current salary. Move to an Area with Lower Cost of LivingAn easy way to potentially save a few hundred dollars a month is to move. Consider moving to an area with a lower cost of living than where you currently reside. The cost of living could easily be the difference between struggling to make ends meet and living a comfortable lifestyle. Obviously, your first choice would be to move as close to your current home as possible. However, if moving close by won’t save you enough money, you’ll want to think about making a more drastic move. If you are worried about your company lowering your salary, talk to HR. Many companies will allow employees to work remotely at their current salary. When necessities such as gas, food, clothes, and other essentials are less costly, it can make a substantial difference when earning an 82k per year salary. Get Out Of DebtIf budgeting is priority numero uno, getting out of debt should be a close second. Paying any interest is money out the window and will slow down your wealth building. If you’re not sure where to start, there are many debt-paying strategies you can find. Many services will help you consolidate your debt at a lower interest rate. Pump Up Your Emergency FundEveryone should have an emergency fund with four to six months’ expenses. Preferably in a high-yield savings account, your emergency fund should only be used for significant unexpected expenses or in case your income is reduced. Unexpected expenses seem to always have a few come up simultaneously. So make sure you replenish your emergency fund as quickly as possible if you need to use it. This will prepare you for any unexpected expense that might come your way again. Get Your Side Hustle OnIt seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. Apps like InstaCart, DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, and tons of others make it easy for anyone with a car or bike to make some cash on the side. The best part of side hustles like these or online surveys is that you work when convenient for you. Having the ability to make our own schedules is a huge advantage people looking to make extra cash in the past just didn’t have. So be sure to take advantage of any spare time you have. Boost Your SalaryGetting a raise is not an easy task if you are a salaried employee. Even getting just a little bit of extra money from you 9-5 can be pretty challenging. Most salaried employees aren’t able to earn extra income by working overtime hours as hourly workers can. Hourly workers can earn extra income when filling their timesheets with paid overtime hours. Overtime rates can be as much time-and-a-half or even double-time! As a result, salaried employees are at a bit of a disadvantage regarding pay boosts from our regular jobs. Many salaried employees expect a raise every year, but it’s hardly a given. Therefore, when you are looking for a raise in pay, your most direct option is to ask your employer. However, before going to the relevant individual and requesting a pay raise, be ready with reasons as to why you feel you deserve the raise in the first place. With reasoning on your side, it will support your quest for an increased hourly pay rate compared to simply saying you want one. Your employer still may disagree with you, no matter your reasoning. If that’s the case, it may be time to search for a new job or occupation that will give you the salary you are looking for. How to Budget If You Make $82,000 a YearAs previously stated, when looking to get a handle on your finances, budgeting is non-negotiable. This is true if you earn $82,000 or a million dollars a year. Spending more than you make is an excellent way to go broke eventually. The 50-30-20 rule is a general budgeting practice many people use for their finances. Utilizing the 50-30-20 rule is a straightforward approach to budgeting your money and lowering your financial strain. . Here’s the rule and how it functions:
With a salary of 82k per year, here’s how the rule could be utilized:
82000 A Year is How Much an Hour – Final ThoughtsKnowing how our yearly salary breaks down to per month, paycheck, week, day, or even hour can be some pretty powerful information. This is especially true when attempting to get a hold of our finances. Hopefully, this post has helped you better understand the question, “82000 a year is how much an hour”? Our take-home pay is significantly reduced by federal income taxes. Still, multiple other facets will alter the amount of income we have at the end of the day. When figuring out if $82,000 per year is a good salary, the cost of living in your area, number of dependents, and amount of debt are just a few facts to consider. Having all information available, take the time to create a budget. The 50-30-20 rule above is a possible way to do so. However, numerous other budgeting conventions and techniques exist. Find the one that is most suitable for you. Related Questions on Annual to Hourly Rates
Related Posts:30000 a Year is How Much An Hour 40000 a Year is How Much An Hour 50000 a Year is How Much An Hour 60000 a Year is How Much An Hour 70000 a Year is How Much An Hour 80000 a Year is How Much An Hour Source: https://savoteur.com/82000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/05/82000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour-full-financial-analysis/ If you are working for an hourly salary, knowing how many work hours in a year is an essential part of budgeting. Without knowing how many work hours there are in a year, how will you know how much you make per year, month, or week? With this knowledge, you can begin to make the best budget possible for you. Knowing how many work hours in a year can be beneficial even if you are being paid a salary. Once you know how many work hours in a year, figuring out your yearly income is a relatively straightforward calculation. Below, we’ll break down different timeframes and how many work hours you’ll typically have in each. How Many Work Hours In A Year?Since most full-time employees work 40 hours a week, when calculating how many work hours in a year, most people will multiple 40 hours times 52 weeks. This will result in an answer of 2080 working hours. Some employers consider anyone working 30 hours a week to be full-time. In this case, a full-time employee’s total number of work hours in a year could be as little as 1560. You could also assume there are roughly 260 workdays in a year. If you use that method, you can multiply 260 by 8 (typically working hours in a day) to get the same total of 2080 for the answer to how many work hours in a year. How Many Working Hours In A Week?For most full-time employees, a work week consists of 40 working hours. However, working as little as 30 hours a week is still considered full-time for some employers. The number of hours in a workweek can vary if you are an hourly employee based on work schedule or contracted work hours. There can also be labor laws on how many hours you can work if you are of certain ages. For example, regulations limit maximum working hours during a school week vs. a nonschool week a 15 – 16-year-old can work in New Jersey. Total Paycheck Working HoursTypically, salaried and hourly employees are paid biweekly or every two weeks. With this in mind, a salaried employee would have 80 hours in each paycheck. For hourly employees, this again will vary based on their shifts over the past two weeks. How Many Work Hours in a Month?On average, full-time employees will work 160 hours each month. This number is assuming 8 hours each day for a 40-hour work week. Each month will vary slightly based on its length, the number of weekends, and holidays. Hourly employees again will vary based on the number of shifts they’ve worked that month. How Many Work Hours in a Quarter?Many times, businesses will look at how they perform during each fiscal or calendar year quarter. However, calculating the number of working hours in a quarter is another relatively straightforward process. Each quarter contains three months of the year. Since the average full-time employee works 160 hours per month, a quarter being three months means they will work 480 per quarter. How Many Work Hours In A Year: Key TakeawaysFiguring out how many worknhours in a year can be relatively easy. However, the same goes for how many works hours in a week, month, or quarter assuming you are a 40-hour-per-week, full-time employee. Remember, these are all averages, as many factors can change how many working hours are for any of these time frames. These numbers can vary monthly or week to week for hourly employees. Below are key figures you’ll need to calculate working hours for any timeframe. Hours Worked per Workday: 8 Workdays per Work Week: 5 Work Hours Per Week: 5 days x 8 hours = 40 Hours Weeks In A Year: 52 Work Days in a Year: 260 Work Hours in a Year: 40 hours per week x 52 weeks in a year = 2080 hours Work Hours Is a Year: 260 Workdays x 8 Hours per workday = 2080 How Holidays Affect Hours WorkedOne of the factors that can affect how many working hours a year is holidays. Not all companies celebrate the same number of holidays, but typically, most companies will be closed on federal holidays at a minimum. Below are the typical holidays you would expect off from work in the US.
It’s a good idea to check with your employer, as each company has different policies regarding which holidays employees have off. Calculate Hourly Pay As A Salaried EmployeeSuppose you are a full-time salaried employee looking to figure out your hourly pay. In that case, this is a simple calculation as well. First, take your annual salary and divide it by the 2080 working hours per year. For example, if your want to know 70,000 per year is how much an hour, take the 70000 and divide by 2080. This will give you the answer of $33.65 per hour. If you want to know your salary per week, month, or day, you can divide your salary by each timeframe. Fifty-two per week calculation, 12 per month, and 260 (working days) for daily income. How Many WorkHours In A Year: Final ThoughtsKnowing how much we make per day, week, month, or year, we can better budget our money. Knowing how many work hours in a year can be helpful information when determining your budget. Typically, this is a straightforward process for full-time employees. However, hourly employees will have a harder time as working hours vary each week and month depending on their work schedule. The typical number of hours worked by a full-time employee will be 2080. Source: https://savoteur.com/how-many-work-hours-in-a-year/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/05/how-many-work-hours-in-a-year/ Is finance a good career path these days? It’s a tricky question. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers. One of the most surprising aspects of my two-decade career in financial services at two of the largest brokerage firms was how many career paths there are in the industry. The financial services industry is not only limited to roles like Financial Advisor, Financial Planner, Finance Analyst, Research Analyst, Investment Banker, Accountant, or other jobs in finance. Finance is a good career path because there are so many different paths. Many don’t even require a finance degree or related coursework. This article explores some lesser-known opportunities in the industry. Is Finance A Good Career Path? Some Things That Might Surprise YouMany people would be surprised to find out how many career paths there are and how well careers in financial services pay. Most jobs do not require a finance degree or business degree of any kind. I switched paths often over my 22-year career. I believe in pursuing what is interesting until it no longer is. So I changed directions often. Each time came with a bump in compensation. A business degree was not necessary for any of the following roles. I do not have a bachelor’s degree in finance, yet I did them all. All of this pinballing around raised my income nearly 8x in 22 years. ServiceFinancial Advisors need internal customer service. There are many areas within Service. Expertise in finance is generally not required. Positions in Service are easier ways to get your foot in the door. OperationsIn Financial Services, there are many roles behind the scenes. Many of these roles are reconciling financial data and financial records. These roles include supporting Tax Reporting, Financial Performance Reporting, Money Movement, Financial Statements, Securities Trading, Trade Corrections, Corporate Actions, Retirement Processing, and Fee Billing. Product DevelopmentThis position is responsible for developing new products and features. They can be investment products or software. For instance, a financial planning software that either clients, Financial Advisors, or Financial Planners use to develop plans. Investment Product Risk ManagerThis was a role in the Compliance department, but I worked closely with other departments like Investment Banking, Products & Advice, Legal, and Finance. The Financial Services Industry and investment firms are highly regulated. Risk and Compliance are roles I never knew existed before my career began. There are many roles in these areas, and most pay well. Examples of roles within risk management include Financial Risk Manager, Product Risk, Technology Risk, and Credit Risk. For example, a Credit Analyst might oversee whether or not a client is taking on too much debt. Analytics ManagerFor me, this role was in the Investment Risk department, but these analytical roles exist in all areas of the industry. There are many roles that revolve around analyzing data to report to management. That is common in areas that have anything to do with traditional finance. Generally, the more entry-level roles are about data mining and reporting. As you progress, however, you will need to have analytical skills. The basic qualifications are experience or education with data. SQL is helpful, but tools are replacing the need to master it. There is so much financial data to analyze. I recommend this as one of the best finance career paths in finance. Product Manager: Advice & ResearchProduct Managers are in many areas. Product Managers are responsible for either investment products or applications and tools that Financial Advisors and Planners leverage. A Product Manager in an Advice & Research department partners with stakeholders to determine firm financial advice on topics like: “Maxing out a 401k?” or “asset allocation.” Program Manager: Investment AdvisoryThis role focused on managing a $100M program to evolve the firm’s investment advisory offerings. I managed project managers and the financial management of the program. I was responsible for the budgeting, financial modeling, financial reporting, and overall administration of the program. I did not do the forecasting, but I did oversee it. Would You Say That Financial Professionals Are In Demand?As long as money exists, our world will need financial professionals to manage it. From experience as an insider at two different financial firms, I know the fastest-growing roles. Compliance, Risk Management, Product Management, Data Science, AI/Machine Learning, and Analytics are hot areas right now. Knowing what I know now about salaries and industry trends, I would focus on these areas if I were in college. Plus, until our society does a better job teaching kids about money, we will need to lean on financial professionals for guidance. What Career Paths Are Common For Financial Professionals?Most career paths for financial professionals are either a) finance/accounting at any company or b) positions at financial services firms that require varying degrees of financial knowledge. There is much opportunity with both. Within option a), there is potential upward movement in the company or the ability to move between companies. Within option b), there is the opportunity to move around from division to division. The point is that career paths can have unexpected roads to turn down. They don’t need to be the path you drew up. I have always believed that if you become what you said you wanted to become career-wise, it means you didn’t learn anything along the way. That’s not always true, but so often, it is. New Trends Or Movements In The Financial WorldAgile-related positions are gaining momentum. I spent 22 years of my career at two larger financial services firms, and both are shifting to a more agile operating approach. This agile approach was brought from the tech ecosystem and prioritizes small yet diverse purpose-built teams that work autonomously. This is a big trend and a massive opportunity for those who are positioned for it since most people with agile management experience do not have a finance background, while most people in finance are not familiar with agile. Skills And Traits That Make Someone A Good Fit For A Financial CareerFinancial Services has so many career paths that any skills and traits make someone a good fit. The challenge is realizing which all positions even exist. Everyone is aware of the stereotypical Finance positions such as Financial Analyst, Accounting, Research, etc. But that is just the tip of the iceberg of what exists. Portability, adaptability, and desire to learn are excellent traits for anyone in any career. Interpersonal skills are also helpful. Finance is a good career path because there is so much opportunity. There are opportunities even if you don’t know much about finance or investing. What Factors Can Impact Your Salary In Financial Careers?In my 22+ years in Financial Services, I noticed three core factors that impact someone’s salary.
What Impact Can Certification Have On Your Financial Career?In financial services, certifications are where I have seen the highest return on investment. Certified Financial Planners and Chartered Financial Analysts are significant designations to have. I am a CFA. Each time I took it (it consisted of 3 tough exams), I received a significant pay boost. A Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner designation is not only credible letters to have behind your name, but studying for them legitimately increases your knowledge base. This knowledge shortens your learning curve. I am a big advocate of both. To a lesser extent (in Financial Services), different FINRA licenses are helpful. I held several, but they are not as valuable as a CFP or CFA. A Certified Public Accountant also opens up many doors in accounting and finance. A CPA was a common designation for senior management. The return on investment of these designations is also considerably higher than a Finance Degree (especially a Master’s Degree). How Can Earning An Advanced Degree Impact Your Career In Finance?It depends on what the advanced degree is. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is typical. An Advanced Degree in data-related fields is highly impactful. Someone interested in being a generalist should pursue an MBA. Many of the people I worked with had an MBA vs. those that did not have two noticeable advantages: they were better at public speaking and had a better network. Many finance jobs that people readily think of are also competitive. It may be because so many other positions in finance are not widely known. That may impact the work-life balance of job seekers focused on the popular roles in the finance industry like securities analyst, investment analyst, and investment banker. During my career in finance, I earned the same salary as these more popular positions but worked fewer hours and did not have a major in finance. Final ThoughtsFinance is a great career path if you understand how many career paths exist in finance. This article only touched on a few. There are also roles in Marketing, Communications, Legal, Financial Advisor Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, etc. None of these require expertise in finance. This article also didn’t even touch on all of the finance careers in public accounting, financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll, auditing, or sales. It is also rewarding knowing that you are helping financial advisors help clients with their money. This article was produced and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks. Source: https://savoteur.com/is-finance-a-good-career-path-an-industry-veterans-insights/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/08/05/is-finance-a-good-career-path-an-industry-veterans-insights/ Indoor water parks are the perfect getaway, especially for people who live in areas where they can swim outdoors only three or four months a year. Going to indoor water parks can also be a fun family activity. Many have giant water slides and other fun water activities that can help people of all ages happily pass the day away in the pool. The following are indoor water parks in the United States that families can visit for some water fun any time of the year. 1. Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin DellsThe Chula Vista Resort is where water adventurers can find the Lost Rios indoor water park. Speed down the Matador Mat Racers, venture into Mount Montezuma’s giant rain forest and float along the Rio Rapids action river. Toddlers and younger children can have fun in the Incantinka Kiddie play area in the wading pool and enjoy the park’s different-sized miniature slides. 2. Splash Lagoon, Erie PennsylvaniaSplash Lagoon has consistently made the list of the top ten indoor water park resorts by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Some of the latest additions to the water park include a brand new treehouse full of colorful water sprayers, mini dumping buckets, and new water slides called Typhoon Twister and Riptide Racers. A Giant Tipping Coconut full of water sits atop the treehouse. Guests will feel comfortable and like they are in a tropical location with the temperature always set to 84 degrees. With three hot tubs, seven water slides, the Tiki Tree House, Monkey Shine Island children’s area, and more, there is plenty to do and explore at this water park. 3. Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos MountainsWith too many activities in this indoor water park attraction to name, here are just a few:
4. FlowRider at Massanutten, McGaheysville, VirginiaFlowRider Massanutten WaterPark has an indoor portion and an outdoor water park. Always heated to 84 degrees, you can have fun at the water fortress, body slides, pools, lazy river floats, and hot tubs. For a unique experience, try out the FlowRider Endless Wave, a surf simulator machine that makes you feel like you are surfing. 5. Avalanche Bay, Boyne Falls, MichiganAvalanche Bay is Michigan’s largest water park, with seven waterslides and four pools. The Big Couloir – the ultimate thrill ride – claims to have the steepest drop in the industry. With several other activities like the Downhill Mat Racer, Lazy River Adventure, and Super-G Slide, guests will have tons of fun at this water attraction. 6. Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park, Conway, New HampshireVoted one of the ten best indoor water parks by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice, Kahuna Laguna is New Hampshire’s largest water park. Enjoy the water slides, three-story tubes, pools, waves, buckets, tree houses, bridges, fountains, and more. There is also a kid’s play area and an interactive water play structure topped with a tipping 70-gallon water bucket. 7. Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park, Queensbury, New YorkSix Flags is more widely known for its fantastic theme parks. Well, the indoor water park in the New York location is just as exciting. Enjoy the thrill of a white water rafting experience, bodyboard and surf simulator, ride the tube slides, and explore the tree house full of more slides and many other water features. 8. Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, OhioThe Midwest’s largest indoor water park, Kalahari resort, is full of wet and wild fun. Shoot hoops in a large water basketball pool, ride the Tanzanian Twister at 40 mph as you free fall into another pool, ride the Zimbabwe Zipper at 40 mph, take a raft ride on the Swahili Swirl, and much more! 9. Castaway Bay, Sandusky OhioThis lush indoor water park resort lets guests enjoy a tropical Caribbean theme at Castaway Bay. The water park is a five-story structure with palm trees, huts, inland lagoons and pools, and water features. Thrill seekers can check out Rocket’s Canopy Coaster, an uphill water coaster, and Air Racer Rally for tube slide racing. 10. Wilderness at the Smokies, Sevierville, TennesseeThe Wild WaterDome is Tennessee’s largest indoor water park with a transparent roof that keeps guests weather-safe while having fun in its pools all year round. The WaterDome also features a thrill ride known as the Storm Chaser. This water slide plummets guests 55 feet down a dark tunnel before dropping through a zero gravity fall into a funnel. This is where riders experience several fast-speed oscillations before splashing into a pool below. The water park has several multi-level slides, pools, and water activities, including a 10,000-square-foot rolling wave pool. 11. Timber Ridge Lodge & Water Park, Lake Geneva, WisconsinAt a balmy 86 degrees, guests can enjoy the 35-foot high slides that take riders on twists and turns as long as 300 feet that lead to a heated pool. Guests can also relax in a 500-foot lazy river or take the little ones to Tiny Timbers, a play area with plenty of slides, spouts, and activities for infants and toddlers. 12. Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin DellsThe Wild WaterDome indoor water park is home to the Great Wave, America’s largest indoor wave pool. The see-through roof allows guests to sunbathe and allows the tropical plants to flourish. Other fun rides include the Dueling Mammoths family raft ride and the Mini Mammoths Cove zero-depth area for the smaller kids. 13. WaTiki Waterpark Resort, Rapid City, South DakotaWith 30,000 square feet of slides, a lazy river, Koko’s Kingdom, an activity pool, an oasis hot tub, and plenty of adventure for the little ones, WaTiki has something for everyone. 14. CoCo Key Water Resort, Mount Laurel, New JerseyThis water park will surely be a blast with nearly 1,000 feet of water slide adventure. Sharks Slam is four stories high and almost 300 feet long, Barracuda Blast is a dark, thrilling ride down a 350-foot tube, and Pelican Plunge is a raft slide taking riders around curves and bends for over 300 feet. Other features include Parrot’s Perch, an interactive aquatic jungle gym for kids with zero depth entry, slides, water cannons, and a 300-gallon bucket ready for dumping. 15. Camelback Lodge, Poconos Mountains, PennsylvaniaAquatopia Indoor Water Park at Camelback Lodge has 13 different water slides, including tube, body, mat, and bowl slides, all under a skylit roof. Mountain Mayhem is the latest addition to the water park and is a giant 54-inch fully enclosed aqua tube slide that is 403 feet long, complete with flashing lights. 16. Big Kahuna’s Water Park, New JerseyFormerly known as Sahara Sam’s Oasis, Big Kahuna is an island-themed water park featuring 60,000 square feet of indoor water park attractions under a state-of-the-art retractable roof for weather-proof fun. Race down Raging Rivers mat racing slides, experience New Jersey’s only Flow Rider body surf simulator, slide down Mount Kilimanjaro on a full raft, and much more. 17. Epic Waters Indoor Water Park, Grand Prairie, TexasEpic Water is home to eleven water slides like the Texas Twist, Yellowjacket Drop, and Lasso Loop, the tallest indoor Aqualoop ride in the country. With a lazy river and several other water play areas and activities, Epic waters is a fun-filled adventure. Guests can also soak up the sun from the inside, thanks to a retractable roof. 18. The Kartrite, New YorkThis indoor water park has everything adults and kids enjoy under an impressive transparent roof. The park is consistently at 84 degrees, with 13 rides and attractions, including a lazy river and toddler area. The Kartrite also has plenty of onsite dining options and accommodations, making it an incredibly enticing option for a family waterpark vacation. Final ThoughtsSome of the best indoor water parks are in the northern United States, where the outdoor swimming season only lasts a few months during summer. Whether going on a road trip or having a staycation, visiting an indoor water park is an excellent option for families and people of all ages to have fun all year round. This post was produced by Savoteur and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks. Source: https://savoteur.com/indoor-water-parks-in-the-us/ via https://savoteur.wordpress.com/2022/07/30/18-indoor-water-parks-in-the-u-s-for-all-season-fun/ |
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