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News Article
Why you need dividends in retirement
- By Jonathan Clements,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 04/13/2014
If you're hoping to fund your retirement without dipping too often into capital, a strategy that tilts toward high-dividend stocks may be appealing. Here are seven reasons to consider it.
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Plan for the realities of retirement
- By Linda Stern,
- Reuters
- - 03/12/2014
All the number-crunching in the world may not prepare you for what really happens when you're done working. Here are some truths about retirement to keep in mind as you make your plan.
News Article
- By Daren Fonda,
- Fidelity Interactive Content Services
- - 03/06/2014
Even if you retire with $1 million in savings, figuring out the best investment mix and withdrawal rate is critical to make your money last. Here's how to get started.
News Article
Searching for income? Start here
- By Sarah Max,
- Barron's
- - 04/12/2014
Higher interest rates are great for income investors, if you have the right strategy. If you're stumped about how to manage your income portfolio now, here are some ideas.
Saving for Retirement
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How to manage spending in retirement
How much will you spend in retirement? That's a hard question to answer, but it's a crucial part of your retirement plan. Here are some ways to calculate your projected spending. -
Invest in a Roth 401(k) if you can
If your employer offers a Roth option in your 401(k), it's a great idea to consider investing a portion of your contribution. You may even be able to convert a portion of your traditional 401(k). -
After a lifetime of saving, what ultimately happens to the money left in your IRA and 401(K) often hinges on what you wrote on a form years ago. Here's how to avoid leaving your heirs a bureaucratic nightmare.
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These familiar human foibles may show themselves in any area of life – including finances. See how they can throw you off and learn how to get yourself back on track.
401(k)
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Invest in a Roth 401(k) if you can
If your employer offers a Roth option in your 401(k), it's a great idea to consider investing a portion of your contribution. You may even be able to convert a portion of your traditional 401(k). -
If you're getting a tax refund and wondering what to do with it, you'll want to keep it simple and use it to improve – not damage – your personal finances. Here are some ideas to consider.
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After a lifetime of saving, what ultimately happens to the money left in your IRA and 401(K) often hinges on what you wrote on a form years ago. Here's how to avoid leaving your heirs a bureaucratic nightmare.
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4 important last-minute tax tips
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, you're not alone. About 20% of taxpayers typically file their returns in the week before April 15. These tips should help you navigate the last-minute rush.
Getting Ready to Retire
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Social Security: When to take benefits
Forget Wall Street — Social Security provides the best rate of return for retirees today. Maximizing your benefits is as important as managing your investments. Here's how. -
Can't retire together? How to cope
Many couples must coexist, if only temporarily, in different phases of life. Living two different realities can lead to a variety of challenges, both financial and emotional. -
Social Security: Should you wait?
A big decision awaits you even before your Social Security payments begin: Do you start collecting in the first year of eligibility or hold off until age 70? Here are the pros and cons. -
Fewer workers delaying retirement
The number of full-time workers who say they are putting off plans to retire has dropped in a new survey. But not all the news is encouraging.
Living in Retirement
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Why you need dividends in retirement
If you're hoping to fund your retirement without dipping too often into capital, a strategy that tilts toward high-dividend stocks may be appealing. Here are seven reasons to consider it. -
Social Security: When to take benefits
Forget Wall Street — Social Security provides the best rate of return for retirees today. Maximizing your benefits is as important as managing your investments. Here's how. -
10 most secure states for retirement
Security means different things to different people — for some, it's financial, for others, it's about health care. A new report weighs those factors, and more, to come up with the most secure states for retirees. -
Can I get an annuity for my mom?
Annuities provide the security of lifetime income. Are there any companies that will sell an annuity to my 92 year old mom?
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