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4 Questions to Ask About Private Pensions

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 4, 2009

As plans slowly recover from market losses, it's hard to know the true financial condition of pensions. more >>

Jobs That Still Offer Traditional Pensions

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 1, 2009

A few holdouts continue to offer these gold-plated retirement benefits. more >>

5 Retirement Risks and How to Handle Them

By Emily Brandon - Money - May 11, 2009

Dwindling 401(k) balances are only the beginning. more >>

U.S. Supreme Court: Ex-Wife Gets Deceased Dupont Co. Employee’s Pension

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 27, 2009

Divorced couples should remember to update beneficiary forms more >>

Over 1000 Companies Have Recently Eliminated Employee Pensions

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 2, 2009

More than half will not be replaced by another retirement plan more >>

5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - December 18, 2008

In a depressing year for retirement savers, here are a few reasons to be optimistic. more >>

GM Pensions Are Fully Funded

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 25, 2008

But health care for retirees is not more >>

3 Things That Could Go Wrong With Your Pension

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 14, 2008

Even workers with pensions are not guaranteed a secure retirement. more >>

Companies Ask Congress for Pension Relief

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 13, 2008

Roughly 300 companies say fully funding pensions will lead to job losses and benefit reductions. more >>

Reader: What Will Happen to My Pension if My Company Tanks?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 11, 2008

Here’s how much of your pension is insured if your company goes bankrupt. more >>

Obama's Plans for Your Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008

Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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? more >>

Reader: What Will Happen to My WaMu Pension Plan?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 3, 2008

Pensions remain intact until further notice. more >>

3 Reasons Pensions Need Less Funding per Worker Than 401(k)'s

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 18, 2008

Traditional pensions net higher stock market returns. more >>

Traditional Pensions Net Higher Stock Market Returns

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 23, 2008

Individual 401(k) participants fail to match the pros' results. more >>

Picking Out a Job for the Pension

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 19, 2008

Luann Alshiemer's career choices paid off when she became ill. more >>

Pension Debts: The Next Financial Mess?

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - April 30, 2008

Author Roger Lowenstein says aging boomers plus paltry savings make for a coming crisis. more >>

You Maybe Shouldn't Retire Gradually

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 28, 2007

Phased retirement might not be as good as it sounds for either your happiness or your wallet. more >>

New Rules Push Workers Into 401(k)'s

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 1, 2007

Now if you don't sign up for the retirement plan, your boss may do it for you. more >>

Score 1 for the Investor Class

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 24, 2007

New workplace rules will put more workers into 401(k) plans. more >>