Thursday, July 24, 2008

retirement

Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early

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

Social Security Unveils a New Online Calculator

Near-retirees can more accurately predict future benefit amounts. more >>

Coping Strategies When Retiring Into a Bear Market

Retirement preparedness can plummet if withdrawal amount exceeds portfolio returns. more >>

What You Should Know About the Social Security Earnings Test

Some good news for older Americans working less to avoid benefit reductions. more >>

Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees

Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas. more >>

Keeping Older Workers on the Job

An HR executive explains why his company wants older workers to stay and mentor younger workers. more >>

A Generation Gap in Retirement Planning

Young retirement savers are disregarding frugality and chasing investment returns, survey shows. more >>

The State of Retirement Planning

D.C. residents will have cushier retirements than those in Montana, a study predicts. more >>

4 Warning Signs: Giving Up the Car Keys

How to know when you should stop driving for good. more >>

3 Retirement Mistakes Women Make, and How to Fix Them

A longer life expectancy and lower pay make retirement saving especially difficult for women. more >>

Raiding Your 401(k): the Consequences of Cashing Out

Fidelity says 40 percent of workers ages 20 to 40 tap their savings early. more >>

6 Ways to Tell if You're Financially Ready to Retire

A large nest egg isn't the only thing you need. more >>

Working in Retirement: Motivating Boomers to Stay on the Job

Companies are trying to entice boomers to stay on the job longer. more >>

Surprise Expenses in Retirement

A columnist discusses the unexpected expenses he encountered in retirement. more >>

Five Funds for Retirees

These funds cash in on dividend stocks. more >>

3 Industries Riding the Wave of Retiring Boomers

Healthcare, technology, and financials are in the sweet spot. more >>

Breaking Down a Retirement Portfolio

Aim for a variety of investing styles and company sizes. more >>

Build a Sturdy Retirement Portfolio

Invest for growth, slay inflation, and stay diversified. more >>

How Rising Fuel Costs Affect the Elderly

Aging services agencies are making cutbacks. more >>

A Spending Target

How much can you spend and still make your nest egg last? more >>

Podcast: Women & Retirement

Author of a new book talks about gender differences in saving. more >>

A Taxing Decision

Pick a tax haven to make your retirement savings last even longer. more >>

Updating Your House for Old Age

Minor alterations can help you live in your own home longer. more >>

3 Retirement Myths

And why two authors say you shouldn't believe them. more >>

Are Your Retirement Savings on Target?

Online calculators sometimes get it wrong. more >>

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