Thursday, November 26, 2009

Financing Your Retirement

Online Retirement Calculators: Helpful or Useless?

A columnist discusses the futility of determining "your number." more >>

What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan

Try approaching your employer; otherwise, consider an IRA. more >>

Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early

More workers are borrowing from their 401(k) plans to pay for today's expenses. more >>

Social Security Unveils a New Online Calculator

Near-retirees can more accurately predict future benefit amounts. more >>

Coping Strategies When Retiring Into a Bear Market

Retirement preparedness can plummet if withdrawal amount exceeds portfolio returns. more >>

8 Great Senior Discounts

Ask for money-saving deals at these establishments. more >>

Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees

Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas. more >>

3 Retirement Mistakes Women Make, and How to Fix Them

A longer life expectancy and lower pay make retirement saving especially difficult for women. more >>

6 Ways to Tell if You're Financially Ready to Retire

A large nest egg isn't the only thing you need. more >>

A Spending Target

How much can you spend and still make your nest egg last? more >>

A Taxing Decision

Pick a tax haven to make your retirement savings last even longer. more >>

3 Retirement Myths

And why two authors say you shouldn't believe them. more >>

Are Your Retirement Savings on Target?

Online calculators sometimes get it wrong. more >>

8 More Ways to Save in Retirement

Frugal tips for retirees and everyone else. more >>

How to Retire on a Shoestring

8 ways to stretch your retirement dollars. more >>

Tips on Shifting to Retirement Spending Mode

The transitional years require a change in your financial mind-set. more >>

Avoiding Bankruptcy in Old Age

Financial failure is hitting more people in the 55-plus group. more >>

Sudden Illness Caused Paulette Geller to Retire Young

Disability insurance kept her afloat. more >>

Carrying Mortgage Debt Into Retirement

Financial advisers disagree on what you should do with mortgage debt. more >>

How to Financially Cope With Being Suddenly Single

Widowhood poses special challenges in retirement. more >>

Whoops! Target Funds May Miss Your Mark

Instant portfolios are not one size fits all. Approach them with care. more >>

Why Wait to Give Away Your Money?

Early gifts give seniors a chance to enjoy seeing their cash at work. more >>

Dealing With a Down Market

Boomers on the verge of retiring face some tough investing choices. more >>

The Next Wrinkle in Your 401(k)

ETF funds will soon be commonplace in company retirement plans. more >>

Social Security Debit Cards: 7 Things You Need to Know

If you don't have a bank account, your days of dealing with paper checks are over. more >>

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