Retirement
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News Article
- By Susan B. Garland,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 03/12/2020
If you’re thinking of moving or downsizing after you retire, you may also consider renting instead of owning your home. Here are the pros and cons of each.
News Article
Your 401(k) may be better off this go-round
- By Anne Tergesen,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 03/14/2020
During the last market crash, certain target-date portfolios plunged by a third. Since then, the industry has learned a few lessons and funds may hold up better.
News Article
15 things to know about income for life
- By Coryanna Hicks and Phillip Moeller,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 02/18/2020
The promise of guaranteed income from an annuity may look a lot more attractive in today’s market. Before you dive in, though, there’s a lot you should know.
News Article
401(k) vs. IRA: Their big differences
- By James Royal,
- Bankrate.com
- - 02/11/2020
Two of the most popular retirement plans you're going to run across are the 401(k) and the IRA. Here are nine ways they differ and when you might choose each one.
Infographic
- By Rachel Hartman,
- U.S. News & World Report
One of the freedoms of retirement is getting to choose where to live. Before leaping to a new town, state or country, it’s worth exploring the impact the choice could have on your lifestyle, family commitments and well-being.
Saving for Retirement
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Your Social Security payments will still come
The Social Security Administration wants Americans to know they’ll still get their benefits, and it’s warning recipients to be on the lookout for potential scammers as well. -
Volatility, risk and your retirement
Every saver has been shaken by the recent market plunge, but it's especially acute if you're close to retiring or already there. These strategies can help you make the right choices. -
Tapping your Roth IRA for emergency cash
For those who need emergency cash to cover your expenses, here are some strategies for securing emergency money from a popular retirement account — the Roth IRA — to help keep you afloat through tough times. -
Don't let the Bear Market derail your retirement
If you're not currently drawing down your portfolio, a string of bad market years won't hurt you—as long as they're followed by some big up years. Here's how to protect your retirement portfolio from being devastated by a market downturn.
401(k)
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Your 401(k) may be better off this go-round
During the last market crash, certain target-date portfolios plunged by a third. Since then, the industry has learned a few lessons and funds may hold up better. -
If you're thinking of going all-in on bonds
Your 401(k) has been hit hard, and you may be wondering if you should shift from stocks to safer bonds. Rebalancing might be wise, but don't go all the way. Here's why. -
401(k) vs. IRA: Their big differences
Two of the most popular retirement plans you're going to run across are the 401(k) and the IRA. Here are nine ways they differ and when you might choose each one. -
Stretch IRAs are dead. Here are alternatives
If you were planning on leaving your IRA to your kids, the Secure Act has killed the tax benefits of that option. Here are some other ways to transfer your wealth.
Getting Ready to Retire
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Your 401(k) may be better off this go-round
During the last market crash, certain target-date portfolios plunged by a third. Since then, the industry has learned a few lessons and funds may hold up better. -
Protecting your retirement in a downturn
If you’re retired or close to it, you may be wondering how you’re going to pay your bills after this market crash. Here are some strategies for navigating through it. -
If you’re thinking of moving or downsizing after you retire, you may also consider renting instead of owning your home. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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Retiring into a precarious market
If you're on or around retirement age, you may be feeling nervous about your nest egg right now. Here are some strategies that can help ease your fears.
Living in Retirement
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Your 401(k) may be better off this go-round
During the last market crash, certain target-date portfolios plunged by a third. Since then, the industry has learned a few lessons and funds may hold up better. -
Protecting your retirement in a downturn
If you’re retired or close to it, you may be wondering how you’re going to pay your bills after this market crash. Here are some strategies for navigating through it. -
Make wellness work in retirement
There's scientific proof that physical and mental exercise can help slow your rate of decline as you get older. Follow these steps to get started down the path to better health. -
If you’re thinking of moving or downsizing after you retire, you may also consider renting instead of owning your home. Here are the pros and cons of each.
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