Using Online Retirement Calculators
By Kimberly Palmer -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Money & Business
- 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 -
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 -
Money & Business
- August 25, 2008
Some retirees leverage home appreciation in advance.
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How the Housing Law Affects Reverse Mortgages
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- August 18, 2008
Most seniors should be cautious.
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Saving More and Having Less for Retirement
By Emily Brandon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Money & Business
- 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 -
Planning to Retire
- August 6, 2008
Unconventional ways to try to maximize your retirement income.
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Online Retirement Calculators: Helpful or Useless?
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- August 4, 2008
A columnist discusses the futility of determining "your number."
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What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan
By Katy Marquardt -
New Money
- July 29, 2008
Try approaching your employer; otherwise, consider an IRA.
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Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 24, 2008
More workers are borrowing from their 401(k) plans to pay for today's expenses.
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Social Security Unveils a New Online Calculator
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 22, 2008
Near-retirees can more accurately predict future benefit amounts.
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Coping Strategies When Retiring Into a Bear Market
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 18, 2008
Retirement preparedness can plummet if withdrawal amount exceeds portfolio returns.
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8 Great Senior Discounts
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 18, 2008
Ask for money-saving deals at these establishments.
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Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 18, 2008
Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas.
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3 Retirement Mistakes Women Make, and How to Fix Them
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 11, 2008
A longer life expectancy and lower pay make retirement saving especially difficult for women.
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6 Ways to Tell if You're Financially Ready to Retire
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 10, 2008
A large nest egg isn't the only thing you need.
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A Spending Target
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 7, 2008
How much can you spend and still make your nest egg last?
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A Taxing Decision
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 3, 2008
Pick a tax haven to make your retirement savings last even longer.
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3 Retirement Myths
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 2, 2008
And why two authors say you shouldn't believe them.
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Are Your Retirement Savings on Target?
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- July 1, 2008
Online calculators sometimes get it wrong.
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