Should You Delay Social Security Benefits Past 67? A Closer Look at the Math
Waiting from 67 to 70 adds $480/month to your check permanently. See if the math works based on life expectancy and your break-even age.
Saving For Retirement When an Employer Plan is not Available
When there are no benefits offered through the employer, people still have plenty of options for saving for retirement on their own.
Pluses and Minuses to Retiring Abroad
Retiring abroad can allow your retirement nest egg to go a lot farther.
Income in Retirement from Annuities
As you plan for the later stages of life, you will want to make sure you have an income in retirement that will sustain your lifestyle.
Income in Retirement – Drawing on Savings
So rather than take the chance, personal savings are needed in order to fully enjoy retirement.
Income in Retirement – Social Security
As people start to retire, they make the mistake too of thinking that Social Security will cover all their needs.
Retirement Savings Raided by 35% of Laid Off Workers
Financial problems have resulted in 35 percent of laid off workers dipping into their retirement savings, says Christine Dugas at USAToday.
401 (k) Plans Basics for Individuals and Sole Proprietors
If you would like to participate in your company’s 401 (k) plans, speak to someone in the human resources department.
Retirement Optimism Declines
Retirement optimism is starting to exhibit fatigue with the slowness of the recovery and the uncertainty of America’s future direction.
Making Sense of IRA Required Minimum Distributions
IRA required minimum distributions must be made according to the laws established by the IRS, or penalties will have to be paid.
Staying Connected Through Community Service in Retirement
One way to expand your circle of friends is to become involved with local community service in retirement.
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