Emily Brandon

New Year’s Resolutions for Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 25, 2009

We’re saving more than we did in 2008, but still not enough more >>

10 Resolutions for Retirement Readiness

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 24, 2009

Get your retirement finances in order in 2010 with these tips. more >>

Pension Insurer's Deficit Nearly Doubles

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 24, 2009

Newly terminated pensions include Delphi, Lehman Brothers, and Circuit City more >>

Executives Eliminate Worker Pensions, Get $350 Million

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 23, 2009

Some employees didn’t get their promised retirement benefits more >>

Fidelity: Average 401(k) Balance Rebounds

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 20, 2009

Employers also begin to resume 401(k) matches more >>

Drug Prices Outpace Inflation

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 17, 2009

But seniors have options to lower prescription costs more >>

AARP Reinstates 401(k) Match

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 16, 2009

Many employers will soon resume retirement account contributions more >>

401(k) Matches Make a Comeback

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 16, 2009

But employer contribution formulas may work differently in 2010. more >>

Lunch, With a Side of Investment Advice

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 13, 2009

Seniors should approach free lunch financial seminars with caution more >>

Generation Y Optimistic About Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 13, 2009

The children of the baby boomers see the financial crisis differently from their parents more >>

Baby Boomers on the Verge of Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 12, 2009

Census Bureau releases new data about how baby boomers live and work more >>

Sticking with Stocks, Even in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 10, 2009

Most workers and retirees don’t follow their own investing advice more >>

Government Insured Pension Limits Won’t Increase in 2010

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 9, 2009

A larger pension will be insured by the federal government if workers delay retirement past age 65 more >>

4 Reasons Your Retirement Is at Risk

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 9, 2009

Recession makes retiring at 65 more difficult. more >>

401(k) Savings Limits Stay the Same in 2010

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 6, 2009

Most Americans don’t come close to contributing the maximum amount more >>

For a Good Night’s Sleep, Retire

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 5, 2009

New research says retirees sleep more soundly when they leave behind workplace stress more >>

Half of Laid-Off Workers Raid 401(k)s

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 4, 2009

Young workers and those with small 401(k) balances are most likely to take the cash and pay hefty penalties more >>

Private Sector Jobs With the Best Retirement Benefits

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 3, 2009

Almost all private sector industries have cut retirement benefits over the past decade more >>

Checking Account Fees Reach Record Highs

By Emily Brandon - Money - October 19, 2009

But savvy consumers don’t have to pay any of them. more >>

Study: Delaying Retirement Improves Your Health

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 16, 2009

Retirees who work part-time have better physical and mental health more >>

No Social Security Increase in 2010

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 15, 2009

President Obama proposes a one-time $250 payment for seniors next year more >>

Smaller Social Security Checks for 1947-Born Boomers

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 14, 2009

Last year’s inflation spike could have an impact on new retiree’s Socials Security payments more >>

Higher Medicare Part D Deductibles Next Year

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 13, 2009

Seniors can switch into new prescription drug plans beginning next month more >>

How to Pick the Best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan

By Emily Brandon - Money - October 13, 2009

Consider these factors as you shop around for the best coverage. more >>

Calling Your Retirement Adviser Via Bar Code

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 9, 2009

Photographing a bar code with a smartphone can now connect you to a financial adviser more >>