401(k) Savings Limits Stay the Same in 2010
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 6, 2009
Most Americans don’t come close to contributing the maximum amount
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A Healthcare Portfolio for an Aging Society
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 6, 2009
Experts pick a dozen stocks set to benefit from the influx of boomers.
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For a Good Night’s Sleep, Retire
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 5, 2009
New research says retirees sleep more soundly when they leave behind workplace stress
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Incontinence: Looking Away is Not an Answer
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 5, 2009
Widespread affliction strikes 25 million Americans and merits more attention and discussion.
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Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Health - November 5, 2009
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds
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Half of Laid-Off Workers Raid 401(k)s
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 4, 2009
Young workers and those with small 401(k) balances are most likely to take the cash and pay hefty penalties
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5 Tips in Using Retirement Planning Tools
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 4, 2009
Free web software planning tools often mask real-world retirement risks.
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Private Sector Jobs With the Best Retirement Benefits
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 3, 2009
Almost all private sector industries have cut retirement benefits over the past decade
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Bathroom Work Tops Senior Home Makeover Needs
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 3, 2009
Here are things to do so that trip to the bathroom does not become a trip to the cleaners.
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Seven Tips to Sell a Home in a Tough Economy
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 2, 2009
When you have to sell, these tips can make it easier to get the best price for your home.
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Seniors Finding That It Does Take a Village
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 30, 2009
A new type of retirement community is taking root across the country.
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Can Boomers Lead an Elder Revolution?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 29, 2009
Theordore Roszak, author of The Making of a Counter Culture, says the elderly will rise to power.
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Entertaining Exercise Options for Boomers
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 26, 2009
Find out new ways to stay fit, and entertained, at home.
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8 Tips to Avoid Nasty Estate Surprises
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 23, 2009
Recession and more-complicated family relationships combine to boost feuds over estate provisions.
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What Gives Your Life Meaning and Purpose?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 22, 2009
Aging expert advocates "purpose driven communities" as a way to promote more meaningful lives.
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Medicare Basic 2010 Premiums Sport Asterisks
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 21, 2009
Most people unaffected; agency urges Congress to void increases for those with planned increases.
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Most Against Another $250 Payment to Seniors
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 20, 2009
Blogs and comment boards show little support, even among Social Security recipients.
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Erickson Communities Agrees to Sale, Bankruptcy
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 19, 2009
Operator of 19 communities with 23,000 residents says it was unable to restructure debts.
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It's Never Too Late to Find Your Next Career
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 19, 2009
Strategies and savvy websites to help baby boomers and others find new, more rewarding careers.
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Study: Delaying Retirement Improves Your Health
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 16, 2009
Retirees who work part-time have better physical and mental health
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For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little
Health - October 16, 2009
Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds
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6 Steps to a Better Retirement
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 16, 2009
Planning and discipline are the keys to economic self-sufficiency at any age.
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Social Security Makes the Call: No 2010 COLA
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 15, 2009
Action will affect Medicare also, and spurs drive for one-time $250 payments.
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No Social Security Increase in 2010
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 15, 2009
President Obama proposes a one-time $250 payment for seniors next year
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Smaller Social Security Checks for 1947-Born Boomers
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 14, 2009
Last year’s inflation spike could have an impact on new retiree’s Socials Security payments
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