What if Free Choices Lead to Bad Choices?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 3, 2008
Candidates' retirement proposals raise concerns about need, timing.
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Quiz: Are You Ready to Sign Up for Social Security?
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 31, 2008
Find out if the Planning to Retire Blogger can stump you.
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Survey: Baby Boomers Will Claim Social Security at Age 62
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 28, 2008
But delaying claiming can produce bigger payouts.
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Back to Work? Check Tax, Social Security, Medicare Impacts
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 24, 2008
Retirees hit by investment losses face tax and benefit issues in return to work.
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Republicans Are More Confident About Retirement Than Democrats and Independents
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 22, 2008
But backers of both parties would like to see the government shore up retirement security.
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The Baby Boomer Retirement Game
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 21, 2008
Do baby boomers really want to play a '60s-themed board game about retirement?
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Market Advice for Retirees
By
Philip Moeller
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Money - October 21, 2008
Retirement experts urge return to basics and see no quick rebound for investment losses.
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Market Advice for Retirees
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 21, 2008
Retirement experts urge return to basics and see no quick rebound for investment losses.
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It's Time to Make Lemonade
By
Philip Moeller
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Money - October 17, 2008
Tough and uncertain times call for our best efforts.
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It's Time to Make Lemonade
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 17, 2008
Tough and uncertain times call for our best efforts.
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What Obama and McCain's New Plans Mean for You
By
Emily Brandon
,
Kirk Shinkle
, and
Luke Mullins
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Money - October 14, 2008
Candidates put forward a host of new ideas to deal with the economy.
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Picking a Retirement Community Based on Political Views
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 9, 2008
Americans exposed to a range of political views are less likely to participate in politics.
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The Most Common 401(k) Features
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - September 25, 2008
The typical plan offers 18 fund choices and a 50 percent match.
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Planning an Ecofriendly Retirement
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - September 22, 2008
Here are 7 tips for a green retirement—and they still involve plenty of golf.
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How to Pick a Healthy Place to Retire
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - September 22, 2008
Scientist Mary Altpeter discusses how to choose a retirement haven and live a longer life.
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How the Merrill Lynch Acquisition Will Affect Your 401(k)
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - September 15, 2008
Three financial advisers offer their retirement advice.
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Saving for College Versus Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - September 15, 2008
How to balance your golden years with a college fund.
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Obama and McCain Offer Opinions on Social Security
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - September 8, 2008
An online game lets you test out different Social Security solutions.
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Lynn Johnston Decides Not to Completely Retire 'For Better or for Worse'
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 29, 2008
The award-winning cartoonist discusses her unique retirement arrangement.
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Don't Plan Too Far Ahead for Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - August 26, 2008
A new study says employees with long-term retirement goals often save less.
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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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Phasing Into Retirement
By
Luke Mullins
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Planning to Retire - August 1, 2008
Downshifting to part-time work before you retire completely.
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What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - July 29, 2008
Try approaching your employer; otherwise, consider an IRA.
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A 401(k) Automatic Enrollment Snapshot
Planning to Retire - July 29, 2008
Employers are changing their policies, but more workers aren't necessarily saving.
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Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early
By
Emily Brandon
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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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