Retirement
The Talk All Parents Need to Have With Their Adult Children
Krystal Steinmetz on July 24, 2014
A Fidelity study found that adult kids and their folks aren’t on the same page when it comes to discussing finances.
Worried You’ll Outlive Your Money? There’s Insurance for That
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
New rules mean that longevity annuities — insurance against outliving your money — are more attractive for retirement savers.
Should You Let Your Boss Make Your 401(k) Picks?
Marilyn Lewis on July 16, 2014
Some companies are seizing control of employees’ 401(k) investment choices. If yours does, watch out for these five mistakes.
New Reverse Mortgage Rules Protect Widow(er)s From Eviction
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
The rules for buying the most common reverse mortgages are changing to protect borrowers. That’s a mixed blessing, though, and not everyone’s covered.
The New American Dream: Getting Out of Debt
Guest Blogger on July 4, 2014
What does the American Dream look like today? It’s not owning a home.
Retiring Early Could Cost You $51,000 Extra in Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
Fidelity says couples retiring this year will face $220,000 in medical costs during retirement. It’s $51,000 more if you retire early at 62.
Retirees Are Back on the Job and Liking It, Survey Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new study shows that many Americans want to continue to work in retirement, and money is not the top motivation for most of them.
Boomers Put Recession Behind Them and Retire in Droves
Karen Datko on May 30, 2014
Many baby boomers put off their retirement plans because of the ravages of the Great Recession. Now they’re feeling more confident about quitting work.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Retire in Poverty
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
The median income for elderly women is $11,600 less per year than it is for senior men.
Borrowing From Your 401(k)? 6 Traps to Avoid
Allison Martin on May 6, 2014
First among them: You’ll likely be damaging your retirement prospects. Leave the money alone if you can.
Americans Are Retiring Later in Life But Much Sooner Than They Planned
Krystal Steinmetz on April 29, 2014
A new Gallup poll indicates that, on average, Americans don’t retire until age 62.
Survey: Many Americans Admit They Lack Basic Money Skills
Krystal Steinmetz on April 18, 2014
Just in time for Financial Literacy Month, surveys show that many Americans are poorly equipped to handle their current and future finances.
More Seniors Are Doing Reverse Mortgages. Is This a Good Idea?
Marilyn Lewis on April 4, 2014
The concern is that many boomers are using reverse mortgages to drain their home equity too early, leaving them nothing to fall back on in 15 or 20 years.
High-Earners Are Feeling More Confident About Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2014
Those earning less than $75,000 aren’t feeling nearly as confident that they’ll have a retirement that’s comfortable.
Can You Stop Grandma From Gambling Away Her Retirement?
Marilyn Lewis on February 19, 2014
The gambling industry targets seniors, and sometimes the consequences can be devastating for their finances.
Get Free Retirement Advice From the Pros
Donna Freedman on February 17, 2014
Take advantage of this online event to get a better understanding of how to save for your future, even if your budget is tight.
How Much Did Medical Bills for 2 ‘Distressed Babies’ Cost AOL?
Guest Blogger on February 11, 2014
AOL’s CEO backtracks and apologizes for insensitive comments about how much the newborns of two employees cost the company.
Obama Rolls Out New Retirement Plan. Will It Help People Save More?
Nancy Dunham on January 29, 2014
The MyRA program announced by President Obama is intended to help low- and middle-income Americans save more for retirement.
Could Your Pension Disappear? 5 Steps to Protect Yourself
Marilyn Lewis on January 9, 2014
Many public and private pensions have been underfunded. That could mean shrinking benefits, smaller cost-of-living increases and later retirements. Here’s what you can do.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2013
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 31, 2013
We published more than 1,000 stories in 2013. Based on the number of hits they got, here are the 10 our readers decided were the best.
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