retirement

Baby Boomers on the Verge of Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 12, 2009

Census Bureau releases new data about how baby boomers live and work more >>

Retirement May Not Be a Casualty of Recession

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 12, 2009

Study finds small long-term impact on retirement plans due to market, housing, and employment declines. more >>

Sticking with Stocks, Even in Retirement

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

Most workers and retirees don’t follow their own investing advice more >>

Aging Populations Drive Social, Legal Changes

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

As the number of older people begins rising dramatically, social norms are being challenged. more >>

Government Insured Pension Limits Won’t Increase in 2010

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

A larger pension will be insured by the federal government if workers delay retirement past age 65 more >>

Many Greatest Generations on Veterans Day

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

Four generations of American heroes recalled in Veterans Day observations. more >>

4 Reasons Your Retirement Is at Risk

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 9, 2009

Recession makes retiring at 65 more difficult. more >>

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 >>