6 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Payout
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - June 22, 2009
These strategies can help you get the highest possible Social Security checks in retirement.
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8 Tips for Paying for Health Care in Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - March 16, 2009
With retiree benefits vanishing, there's even more reason to save for future medical costs.
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10 Tips for Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - March 2, 2009
Carefully weigh your retirement finances before accepting a buyout.
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Keeping Your Financial Plans Afloat
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - February 6, 2009
Although the recession may force a change in your timeline, you do have lots of options
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Why Seniors Need Their Own Stimulus Program
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - February 4, 2009
Curbs on runaway entitlement programs can be balanced by infrastructure programs.
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7 Ways the Stimulus Plan Will Help Retirees
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - January 14, 2009
Trillion-dollar program won't address longer-term needs and generational conflicts.
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7 Ways to Save for Retirement During a Recession
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money - December 16, 2008
While Americans cut back, experts warn against tapping into long-term savings.
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4 Expert Annuity Tips for Income Seekers
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - December 12, 2008
Love 'Em or Hate 'Em; Annuities Have Their Moment
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15 Things You Need to Know Now About Annuities
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - December 12, 2008
Guarantees and Lifetime Income Come With a Price
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Is Your Long-Term Care Policy Safe?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - December 5, 2008
Conseco's transfer of 150,000 policies raises questions about long-term care.
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5 Reasons Why Deflation Is Good for Retirees
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 28, 2008
Fixed incomes go further as prices and interest rates decline.
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Obama's Plans for Your Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008
Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement.
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Social Security Recipients Will Get Bigger Checks Next Year
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 17, 2008
Seniors are set for largest increase in benefits in over 25 years.
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Using Online Retirement Calculators
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 2, 2008
You may be chagrined to find that even $1 million isn't enough.
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Study: Falling Housing Prices Are Jeopardizing Retirement Security
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - September 22, 2008
Lower home values and subprime loans tip older homeowners into foreclosure.
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Single Women Don't Save Enough for Retirement
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 19, 2008
On average, women will need at least $500,000 before they stop working.
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Parents Scale Back on Retirement and College Savings
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money - September 3, 2008
In today's environment, parents make tough decisions about their spending goals.
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The Best Age to Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - September 2, 2008
Experts say only some people need coverage.
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Tapping the Future Value of Your Home
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - August 25, 2008
Some retirees leverage home appreciation in advance.
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How the Housing Law Affects Reverse Mortgages
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - August 18, 2008
Most seniors should be cautious.
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Saving More and Having Less for Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 14, 2008
Contributions are up, but account balances are trending down.
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Whose Responsibility Is a 401(K) Plan?
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 12, 2008
Executives think employees should take responsibility for their own nest eggs.
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Replacing Income in Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 11, 2008
Estimates of how much you need vary widely.
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Smart Ways to Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio
By
Kerry Hannon
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Money - August 8, 2008
Prudent hedges keep rising prices from gnawing at your nest egg.
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3 Unusual Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 6, 2008
Unconventional ways to try to maximize your retirement income.
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