retirement

How Safe is Your Social Security Number?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 10, 2009

Carnegie Mellon researchers were able to predict some people’s Social Security numbers using information on social networking sites and publically available data more >>

Target Date Fund Quarterly Return Details

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 10, 2009

Fund performance presented by target-date year more >>

Target-Date Funds Finally Showing Solid Gains

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 10, 2009

First rise in nearly 2 years isn't likely to quell pressure for added oversight and disclosure. more >>

Older Worker Unemployment is Increasing Fast

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 9, 2009

But more older workers have been able to find jobs than their younger counterparts since the recession began more >>

Nation's 10 Least Expensive Medicare Markets

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 9, 2009

Lower-cost hospitals often provide better care, according to Dartmouth health analysis. more >>

The Generation Gap Remains as Strong as Ever

Opinion - July 9, 2009

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Racial Disparities in Retirement Savings

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 8, 2009

A new study found that African-American and Hispanic workers are saving less for retirement than white and Asian employees more >>

Suspending the 401(k) Match, Keeping a Pension

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 7, 2009

Some employers that cut 401(k) matches continue to offer a traditional pension more >>

The Nation's 10 Costliest Medicare Markets

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 7, 2009

Big differences exist for the price and volume of care, even within the same market. more >>

Paying for Health Care in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 6, 2009

Here are the latest estimates for retiree health care costs after age 65 more >>

Boomer Entrepreneurs Make New Best Lives

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 6, 2009

Thinking of setting up your own small business in hard times? Read our tips first. more >>

5 Keys to Retiring Within 5 Years

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - July 6, 2009

Baby boomers can still retire if they plan for these financial challenges. more >>

When Does Old Age Begin?

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

Check out these markers of old age more >>

Baby Boomer Businesses are Booming

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 1, 2009

After a layoff, many people age 50 and older go into business for themselves more >>

Will More Reverse Mortgages Mean More Fraud?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 1, 2009

Abuses are minor but support for stronger consumer safeguards is growing as loans become more popular. more >>

The Case Against 401(k) Automatic Enrollment

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 30, 2009

Dartmouth College Professor Punam Anand Keller says we shouldn’t automatically enroll everyone in 401(k) plans more >>

Growing Older, Getting Mellower, Feeling Good

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 30, 2009

Pew survey finds older Americans like their lives more than other age groups. more >>

Nominate Your Ideal Place to Retire

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 29, 2009

Tell us about the best place to spend your golden years more >>

Downsizing: Where to Move, What to Take

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 29, 2009

Downsizing tips and advice, including the benefits of different housing options. more >>

When Will 401(k) Matches Return?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 26, 2009

Almost half of employers plan to reinstate the match within a year more >>

Smart Ways to Access Your Housing Wealth

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 25, 2009

Once a last resort, home equity can be an active retirement tool to fund current needs. more >>

Census Bureau: World's 65 and Older Population Will Triple by 2050

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 24, 2009

Europe and the United States are expected to age the most rapidly more >>

5 Ways Employers Plan to Change Their 401(k) Plan

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 23, 2009

Many companies have cut their 401(k) match, but others are exploring more creative ways to reduce 401(k) expenses more >>

Paralyzed by Your Possessions? Read On

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 23, 2009

Dealing with the accumulations of a lifetime can become an assessment of life itself. more >>

5 Ways to Replace Your 401(k)

By Kimberly Palmer - Money & Business - June 23, 2009

Experts have come up with creative ways to fund retirement. more >>