Retirement
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News Article
Seniors want to go back to class
- By Will Parker,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 12/19/2019
More schools are building or planning senior-living facilities on or near campus to cater to baby boomers who view college as a stimulating alternative to bingo at a retirement home.
News Article
Avoid these senior bankruptcy mistakes
- By Cheryl Winokur Munk,
- Barron's
- - 12/10/2019
Unfortunately, more senior citizens are filing for bankruptcy protection. If you're considering it, here are four potentially expensive errors to avoid before you make a choice.
News Article
Building a Social Security bridge with your 401(k)
- By Nick Fortuna,
- Barron's
Most Americans should employ a Social Security 'bridge' using their retirement-plan assets to delay claiming until age 70, when benefits max out.
News Article
Protect your parents from the elder fraud web
- By Miriam Cross,
- Kiplinger
- - 11/25/2019
Fraud can do a lot more than damage an older person's finances. It can cause them physical and mental harm as well. Here's how to keep your elderly parents safe.
Infographic
How 'dollar-cost ravaging' could hurt your retirement
- By Shawn Langlois,
- MarketWatch
- - 12/14/2019
Dollar-cost averaging is a popular strategy in which an investor purchases an asset at regularly timed intervals to mitigate the risk of buying high.
Saving for Retirement
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How much stock you should own when you retire
You've put money aside for retirement year after year, and now your nest egg needs the right balance to offset the risks you'll face. -
This big new law aims to help your retirement
A sweeping new overhaul of the nation's retirement system is bringing big changes to help you build your nest egg. Here are 10 of the most important things to know. -
When your partner won't manage the money
Taking care of a couple's finances is often a one-person endeavor. But it's essential for both of you to be fully informed. Here's how to get your spouse more involved. -
Managing your RMD when you don't need the money
What should retirees do with their required minimum distributions when they don't need the money for living expenses? Here are some tips.
401(k)
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This big new law aims to help your retirement
A sweeping new overhaul of the nation's retirement system is bringing big changes to help you build your nest egg. Here are 10 of the most important things to know. -
Managing your RMD when you don't need the money
What should retirees do with their required minimum distributions when they don't need the money for living expenses? Here are some tips. -
Avoid these senior bankruptcy mistakes
Unfortunately, more senior citizens are filing for bankruptcy protection. If you're considering it, here are four potentially expensive errors to avoid before you make a choice. -
When a Roth 401(k) is an option
Many companies now offer a Roth 410(k) among their retirement plans, but very people sign up for one. Here's why you might at least give it some thought.
Getting Ready to Retire
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A table for this year's IRA RMDs
If you have a traditional IRA, you have to start withdrawing required minimum distributions after age 70 ½. This table will help you figure out how much you have to take out. -
The idea of test-driving retirement makes sense to a lot of people. But it's not easy. Before you quit your job, try out your new budget and your new lifestyle.
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This big new law aims to help your retirement
A sweeping new overhaul of the nation's retirement system is bringing big changes to help you build your nest egg. Here are 10 of the most important things to know. -
Giving Social Security a checkup
We all have questions about the health of Social Security, so the program’s chief actuary, Stephen Goss, has a few answers about what can be done to make it stronger.
Living in Retirement
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These new changes will impact older workers
Whether you're retired or still working, many changes are coming that could affect you—for better and/or worse. Here's our breakdown of what you need to know in 2020. -
Finding a safe nursing home for a loved one
A new online tool from the government can help you make sure a loved one finds the safest nursing home. It's a good start, but you may want to dig even deeper. Here's how. -
Understanding cash-out mortgage refinancing
Cash-out refinancings allow homeowners to refinance a mortgage and borrow cash at the same time. But borrowers, beware: There are a number of pitfalls and costs to consider. Here's what you need to know. -
Secrets to a happy and healthy retirement
Research shows retirees are more fulfilled when they stay engaged. Here are five ways to do just that.
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