retirement

401(k) Savings Limits Stay the Same in 2010

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

Most Americans don’t come close to contributing the maximum amount more >>

A Healthcare Portfolio for an Aging Society

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

Experts pick a dozen stocks set to benefit from the influx of boomers. more >>

For a Good Night’s Sleep, Retire

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 5, 2009

New research says retirees sleep more soundly when they leave behind workplace stress more >>

Incontinence: Looking Away is Not an Answer

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 5, 2009

Widespread affliction strikes 25 million Americans and merits more attention and discussion. more >>

Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better

Health - November 5, 2009

Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds more >>

Half of Laid-Off Workers Raid 401(k)s

By Emily Brandon - 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 more >>

5 Tips in Using Retirement Planning Tools

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

Free web software planning tools often mask real-world retirement risks. more >>

Private Sector Jobs With the Best Retirement Benefits

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 3, 2009

Almost all private sector industries have cut retirement benefits over the past decade more >>

Bathroom Work Tops Senior Home Makeover Needs

By Philip Moeller - 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. more >>

Seven Tips to Sell a Home in a Tough Economy

By Philip Moeller - 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. more >>

Seniors Finding That It Does Take a Village

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

A new type of retirement community is taking root across the country. more >>

Can Boomers Lead an Elder Revolution?

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

Theordore Roszak, author of The Making of a Counter Culture, says the elderly will rise to power. more >>

Entertaining Exercise Options for Boomers

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 26, 2009

Find out new ways to stay fit, and entertained, at home. more >>

8 Tips to Avoid Nasty Estate Surprises

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

Recession and more-complicated family relationships combine to boost feuds over estate provisions. more >>

What Gives Your Life Meaning and Purpose?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 22, 2009

Aging expert advocates "purpose driven communities" as a way to promote more meaningful lives. more >>

Medicare Basic 2010 Premiums Sport Asterisks

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 21, 2009

Most people unaffected; agency urges Congress to void increases for those with planned increases. more >>

Most Against Another $250 Payment to Seniors

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 20, 2009

Blogs and comment boards show little support, even among Social Security recipients. more >>

Erickson Communities Agrees to Sale, Bankruptcy

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 19, 2009

Operator of 19 communities with 23,000 residents says it was unable to restructure debts. more >>

It's Never Too Late to Find Your Next Career

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 19, 2009

Strategies and savvy websites to help baby boomers and others find new, more rewarding careers. more >>

Study: Delaying Retirement Improves Your Health

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 16, 2009

Retirees who work part-time have better physical and mental health more >>

For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little

Health - October 16, 2009

Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds more >>

6 Steps to a Better Retirement

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 16, 2009

Planning and discipline are the keys to economic self-sufficiency at any age. more >>

Social Security Makes the Call: No 2010 COLA

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 15, 2009

Action will affect Medicare also, and spurs drive for one-time $250 payments. more >>

No Social Security Increase in 2010

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 15, 2009

President Obama proposes a one-time $250 payment for seniors next year more >>

Smaller Social Security Checks for 1947-Born Boomers

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 14, 2009

Last year’s inflation spike could have an impact on new retiree’s Socials Security payments more >>