Retirement
How Employers Are Trying to Boost Your Retirement
Karla Bowsher on October 21, 2015
Grim news about how little money Americans save for retirement makes headlines regularly. But one recent trend in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans could help change that.
6 Football Strategies You Can Use to Retire Rich
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 20, 2015
On any given weekend, your favorite team is using these six principles to win on the field. You can use the same strategies to save for retirement.
Ask Stacy: I Don’t Have Enough to Retire. What Can I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Maybe you can relate: This reader sees retirement looming but, because she hasn’t saved enough, she’s afraid her golden years will be anything but. What can she do?
Boomers, Gen Xers Say They Aren’t Fiscally Fit For Retirement
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
Health and wealth rank high among concerns in a new survey of two generations closest to retirement age.
Retirees, Take Note: Downsizing Can Be Surprisingly Costly
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2015
Answering four basic questions could help you avoid making the wrong move.
Are You Saving Enough to Retire? Click Here to Find Out
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2015
How much money you need to have socked away now if you want to retire (comfortably) at 65, and what to do if you’re behind (like most people).
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.
The Nation’s 10 Healthiest Cities for an Affordable Retirement
Karla Bowsher on August 11, 2015
Which of the 60 largest metropolitan areas in the country offer retirees the best combination of healthy and affordable living? Find out.
Study Proves That Retirement Years (Eventually) Are Golden
Karla Bowsher on August 3, 2015
Dropping out of the rat race can be good for you. But you may not feel the benefits right away.
Why Even the Wealthy are Biting Their Nails Over Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on July 27, 2015
Find out what money issues affluent Americans worry about the most as their golden years approach.
Forget Florida; Retirees Opting for Pot-Friendly States
Krystal Steinmetz on July 27, 2015
States that have legalized marijuana use have become popular retirement destinations for America’s seniors.
4 Things You Must Know About How States Tax Retirement
Karla Bowsher on July 20, 2015
Think warm weather is the only requirement for golden years that gleam? Unless you want to see your nest egg cracked, consider how states tax retirement income.
10 States That Best Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg
Karla Bowsher on June 24, 2015
Deciding where to retire? Don’t just consider the weather. Choosing the right state may determine whether you will live as a prince or a pauper.
Plan to Work in Retirement? Think Again
Karla Bowsher on June 2, 2015
Baby boomers often stop working for reasons beyond their control. Here’s what you need to know before it’s too late.
This Employer Tactic Could Put Your Retirement at Risk
Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015
About 20 percent of large employers are making the same mistake with employees’ retirement savings. Is your future at risk?
Social Insecurity: 3 Reasons Retiring Might Be Tough
Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020
New data show it’s risky to rely on Social Security as a source of retirement income. Find out if your standard of living is in jeopardy.
Want a Better Retirement? Listen to the Opposite Sex
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Men and women approach investing differently — and each gender’s retirement savings might fare better if they learned from one another.
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy an Annuity for Retirement Income?
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 6, 2021
What will you do for a regular monthly income when you retire? Annuities provide one possible answer, but they’re not for everyone.
Is This the Best Way to Invest Retirement Savings?
Karla Bowsher on July 11, 2016
Target-date funds are now the most popular investment vehicle for 401(k) contribution. Find out why choosing the wrong fund can cost you dearly.
How to Get a Grip on Your Retirement Savings and Security
Jim Gold on May 7, 2020
Intending one thing and doing another is human, but the stakes are too high to do this when it comes to retirement savings. Here are tips to get on track.
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