Saturday, November 28, 2009

Planning Your Retirement

What if Free Choices Lead to Bad Choices?

Candidates' retirement proposals raise concerns about need, timing. more >>

Quiz: Are You Ready to Sign Up for Social Security?

Find out if the Planning to Retire Blogger can stump you. more >>

Survey: Baby Boomers Will Claim Social Security at Age 62

But delaying claiming can produce bigger payouts. more >>

Back to Work? Check Tax, Social Security, Medicare Impacts

Retirees hit by investment losses face tax and benefit issues in return to work. more >>

Republicans Are More Confident About Retirement Than Democrats and Independents

But backers of both parties would like to see the government shore up retirement security. more >>

The Baby Boomer Retirement Game

Do baby boomers really want to play a '60s-themed board game about retirement? more >>

Market Advice for Retirees

Retirement experts urge return to basics and see no quick rebound for investment losses. more >>

Market Advice for Retirees

Retirement experts urge return to basics and see no quick rebound for investment losses. more >>

It's Time to Make Lemonade

Tough and uncertain times call for our best efforts. more >>

It's Time to Make Lemonade

Tough and uncertain times call for our best efforts. more >>

What Obama and McCain's New Plans Mean for You

Candidates put forward a host of new ideas to deal with the economy. more >>

Picking a Retirement Community Based on Political Views

Americans exposed to a range of political views are less likely to participate in politics. more >>

The Most Common 401(k) Features

The typical plan offers 18 fund choices and a 50 percent match. more >>

Planning an Ecofriendly Retirement

Here are 7 tips for a green retirement—and they still involve plenty of golf. more >>

How to Pick a Healthy Place to Retire

Scientist Mary Altpeter discusses how to choose a retirement haven and live a longer life. more >>

How the Merrill Lynch Acquisition Will Affect Your 401(k)

Three financial advisers offer their retirement advice. more >>

Saving for College Versus Retirement

How to balance your golden years with a college fund. more >>

Obama and McCain Offer Opinions on Social Security

An online game lets you test out different Social Security solutions. more >>

Lynn Johnston Decides Not to Completely Retire 'For Better or for Worse'

The award-winning cartoonist discusses her unique retirement arrangement. more >>

Don't Plan Too Far Ahead for Retirement

A new study says employees with long-term retirement goals often save less. more >>

Smart Ways to Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio

Prudent hedges keep rising prices from gnawing at your nest egg. more >>

Phasing Into Retirement

Downshifting to part-time work before you retire completely. more >>

What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan

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

A 401(k) Automatic Enrollment Snapshot

Employers are changing their policies, but more workers aren't necessarily saving. more >>

Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early

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

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