Archive for 'Retirement'
Tax Issues in Retirement
Oct 30, 2012 - It's easy to overlook taxes in retirement. Read on for some scenarios you may encounter.
8 Surprising Truths About Retirement
Oct 25, 2012 - Is 80 really the new retirement age? Why are 30-somethings least confident about retirement? Read on for some more unexpected facts.
10 Reasons Your College Major Matters
Oct 12, 2012 - The census bureau just released a first-ever report analyzing lifetime earnings by degree. How major is the impact of your major? Bigger than you think...
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Oct 05, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: supercharging productivity, finding financial security, retirement planning, the American balance sheet, and lifestyle creep.
8 Social Security Myths Exposed
Oct 02, 2012 - When should I collect Social Security? Can I live on the benefits alone? Find the answers to these common questions and more.
Can My Employer Steal My 401(k)?
Oct 02, 2012 - The good news: Your 401(k) is probably protected if your employer goes out of business. Just make sure you take the following precautions.
Get Your Social Security Statements Online
Oct 01, 2012 - You can now estimate and apply for Social Security benefits online, plus track lifetime earnings.
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Sep 27, 2012 - Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
401(k)’s for the Self-Employed
Sep 12, 2012 - Yes, you can be the only one participating in a 401(k). Here are the pros and cons.
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Sep 05, 2012 - No, it's not a double 401(k). It's a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
Do Seniors Pay More for Checking?
Aug 22, 2012 - Senior checking accounts are, at best, the same as basic accounts – and sometimes worse.
Free Help for 42 Million Caregivers
Aug 21, 2012 - Are you a caregiver? It's not unusual to care for both your children and aging parents at the same time – which is why AARP offers free resources to help cope with the stress and complexity.
Save for Retirement or Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Aug 10, 2012 - Whenever you find an extra dollar or two, knowing what to do with it can make you richer. So which would you do - add it your retirement account, or pay off the plastic?
8 Government Mandates That Save You Money
Jul 23, 2012 - President Obama's health care mandate has been ruled a tax. But there are many other ways the government uses taxes to promote behavior – and you can save by taking advantage of them.
A Financial Checklist for Same-Sex Couples
Jun 27, 2012 - From death to taxes, gay couples have a lot of complex rules to deal with. Here's how to simplify things.
