How Safe is Your Social Security Number?
By
Emily Brandon
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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
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Target Date Fund Quarterly Return Details
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 10, 2009
Fund performance presented by target-date year
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Target-Date Funds Finally Showing Solid Gains
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 10, 2009
First rise in nearly 2 years isn't likely to quell pressure for added oversight and disclosure.
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Older Worker Unemployment is Increasing Fast
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 9, 2009
But more older workers have been able to find jobs than their younger counterparts since the recession began
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Nation's 10 Least Expensive Medicare Markets
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 9, 2009
Lower-cost hospitals often provide better care, according to Dartmouth health analysis.
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Racial Disparities in Retirement Savings
By
Emily Brandon
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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
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Suspending the 401(k) Match, Keeping a Pension
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 7, 2009
Some employers that cut 401(k) matches continue to offer a traditional pension
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The Nation's 10 Costliest Medicare Markets
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 7, 2009
Big differences exist for the price and volume of care, even within the same market.
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Paying for Health Care in Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 6, 2009
Here are the latest estimates for retiree health care costs after age 65
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Boomer Entrepreneurs Make New Best Lives
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 6, 2009
Thinking of setting up your own small business in hard times? Read our tips first.
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5 Keys to Retiring Within 5 Years
By
Emily Brandon
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Money & Business - July 6, 2009
Baby boomers can still retire if they plan for these financial challenges.
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When Does Old Age Begin?
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 2, 2009
Check out these markers of old age
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Baby Boomer Businesses are Booming
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 1, 2009
After a layoff, many people age 50 and older go into business for themselves
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Will More Reverse Mortgages Mean More Fraud?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 1, 2009
Abuses are minor but support for stronger consumer safeguards is growing as loans become more popular.
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The Case Against 401(k) Automatic Enrollment
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - June 30, 2009
Dartmouth College Professor Punam Anand Keller says we shouldn’t automatically enroll everyone in 401(k) plans
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Growing Older, Getting Mellower, Feeling Good
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 30, 2009
Pew survey finds older Americans like their lives more than other age groups.
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Nominate Your Ideal Place to Retire
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - June 29, 2009
Tell us about the best place to spend your golden years
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Downsizing: Where to Move, What to Take
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 29, 2009
Downsizing tips and advice, including the benefits of different housing options.
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When Will 401(k) Matches Return?
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - June 26, 2009
Almost half of employers plan to reinstate the match within a year
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Smart Ways to Access Your Housing Wealth
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 25, 2009
Once a last resort, home equity can be an active retirement tool to fund current needs.
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Census Bureau: World's 65 and Older Population Will Triple by 2050
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - June 24, 2009
Europe and the United States are expected to age the most rapidly
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5 Ways Employers Plan to Change Their 401(k) Plan
By
Emily Brandon
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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
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Paralyzed by Your Possessions? Read On
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - June 23, 2009
Dealing with the accumulations of a lifetime can become an assessment of life itself.
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5 Ways to Replace Your 401(k)
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money & Business - June 23, 2009
Experts have come up with creative ways to fund retirement.
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