Vanguard Study: Target-Date Investors Avoid Extremes
By Katy Marquardt -
New Money
- January 6, 2009
Their exposure to stocks also dips lower over time, versus non-target-date investors.
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Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts: What Seniors Need to Know
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- December 26, 2008
Retirees will get tax relief in 2009, but not this year.
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Target Date Funds: Retirement Timing Is Everything
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 24, 2008
Even if you do everything right, a secure retirement is not guaranteed.
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IRA Debit Cards Offer Convenience With Hefty Fees
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 18, 2008
Here’s how to decide if the new IRA debit card is right for you.
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How the Wealthy Are Allocating Their Portfolios Now
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 17, 2008
The affluent are feeling gloomy, but they’re not exiting the stock market.
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Many Target-Date Funds Miss Their Mark
By Philip Moeller -
The Best Life
- November 14, 2008
Designed to protect people near or in retirement, many posted steep losses this year.
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Cashing Out Your Retirement Account
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 12, 2008
Survey: Most retirees take the lump sum but don't spend it right away.
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Does Anyone Still Want Private Social Security Accounts?
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 5, 2008
Two economists recently reached opposite conclusions.
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Maximize Your 401(k) Match While You Still Can
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- November 4, 2008
If the match is withdrawn, will you stop saving for retirement?
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Will Your Employer Eliminate Its 401(k) Match?
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- November 3, 2008
GM eliminated its match, and other companies are likely to follow.
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Should Feds Rescue Retirement System, Too?
By Philip Moeller -
The Best Life
- October 31, 2008
Shrinking private savings plans and shaky pensions equal tougher future for millions.
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Democrats and 401(k) Plans: Tax, Baby, Tax?
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- October 31, 2008
More on the plan to tax retirement funds.
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Survey: Economy Causes Workers to Stop Saving for Retirement
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- October 30, 2008
Financial strain, unemployment, and healthcare costs prohibit saving.
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Timing 401(k) Investments
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- October 30, 2008
During volatility, buying funds in the morning vs. evening can make a difference.
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Where the Worst Stock Market Declines Occurred
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- October 29, 2008
Here's how the 1-year $9.8 trillion decline hit 401(k)'s, pensions, and total assets.
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401(k) Foe Teresa Ghilarducci, the Most Dangerous Woman in America
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- October 29, 2008
An interview with the professor who wants to do away with private retirement accounts and spread the wealth.
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Nationalization Nation: 401(k) Watch
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- October 28, 2008
An interview with the author of a controversial retirement plan.
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More of Us Are Living to 100: How That Affects Our Finances
By Katy Marquardt -
New Money
- October 28, 2008
By 2050, the number of centenarians will be 14 times what it is today.
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6 Steps for Drawing Down Retirement Funds
By Kerry Hannon -
Money & Business
- October 28, 2008
This withdrawal strategy should be plotted with great care.
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Financial Services Companies Increase Customer Service
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- October 27, 2008
As returns dry up, investors want financial and psychological support.
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Solo 401(k) Limits Increased
By Matthew Bandyk -
Risky Business
- October 24, 2008
It's easier for self-employed and sole proprietors to save.
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U.S. Pension Insurance Agency Lost $3 Billion in Stock Investments
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- October 22, 2008
Does the organization that insures private-sector worker pensions need a bailout?
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Survey: Race Plays a Role in Retirement Savings Behavior
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- October 20, 2008
African-Americans save less each month and have smaller nest eggs.
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4 Financial Crisis-Related Scams
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- October 20, 2008
Con artists are using market fears to collect personal information and defraud investors.
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How Obama and McCain Want to Change Your Retirement Accounts
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- October 16, 2008
Most retirees will pay less tax under Obama’s rescue plan.
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