Retirement Planning

Sandwich Generation Headed for a Crumble

Wm. Scott Page | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: The Lifeline Program, Planning for Retirement, Baby Boomers, Senior Citizens, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Life Settlements, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Sandwich Generation, Betty White, Money News

This generation of people, sandwiched between financially needy parents and children, will be reaching retirement age soon but likely without a nest egg of any significance. For those facing this financial whipsaw, here are some recommendations, both financial and psychological.

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16 Great College Towns For Retirees

Huff/Post50 | Molly Turner | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Baby Boomer, Best Places to Retire, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Andrew Carle, University-Based Retirement Communities, College Towns, Fifty News

If a recent graduation ceremony sparked a wish to be back on campus yourself, you might seriously consider acting on it: College towns make great plac...

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How Older Workers Can Help Your Business

The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Retirement Age, Older Workforce, Retirement Trends, Average Retirement Age, Older Workers, Target Retirement Age, Small Business News and Trends, Retirement Planning, Small Business News

Everyone’s buzzing about how Gen Y is taking over the workplace, but the offices of the future are more likely to be populated by older, not younger...

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ING Retirement Coach on Graduates' Failure to Launch

Jacob Gold | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: College Students, Retirement Planning, Personal Finance, Financial Advice, Boomerang Effect, College Graduation, Boomerang Generation, Generation Y, College Graduates, Money News

The beauty of the boomerang is that after sending it off, it comes right back to its original destination. In the case of parents sending their children to college -- or the workforce -- and having them return home, the effect might not have the same "beauty."

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10 Conversations to Plan for Aging with Dignity and Independence

Dr. Bruce A. Chernof, MD | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Aging, Personal Health, Dignity, Advance Care Directive, Health, Long-Term Care, Independence, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Long-Term Services and Supports, Family, Fifty News

Aging with dignity and independence is the ability to live life to its fullest in the place you call home regardless of age, illness or disability. Wh...

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Four Tips for Planning Your Retirement

Women & Co | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Personal Finance Tips, Money, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Retirement-Income, Savings, Retirement Planning, Personal Finance, Money News

The question is, how do you figure out just how much savings you'll need for the life you want? Here are four simple steps to get you there.

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Empty Nesters Gone Wild

Irvin G. Schorsch III | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Baby Boomers, Retirement Savings, Empty Nesters, Saving for Retirement, Retirement Planning, Personal Finance, Money News

While there's nothing wrong with an occasional splurge once you've wrapped up your child-rearing, many empty nesters are going too far.

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5 Quirky Retirement Destinations

AARP | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Baby Boomer, Aarp, Retirement, Portland, Retirement Planning, Providence, Austin, Boulder, Fifty News

For some, retirement is a time to get back in touch with yourself, and express that self -- eccentricities and all. AARP has assembled a list of "quir...

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What You Need To Know About Your Retirement Plan

Reuters | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Retirement Industry, 401k Fees, Retirement Plans, 401k Fee Disclosure, Retirement Planning Industry, Saving for Retirement, Retirement Planning, Reuters, Money News

* Providers ask for one-year transition * With two months left, firms fret By Jessica Toonkel ...

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Preserving Social Security

Sen. Tom Harkin | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Social Security, Rebuild America Act, Social Security Trust Fund, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Middle Class, Politics News

Social Security is the most successful program in our nation's history. It is not in crisis. With sensible steps, like those in my legislation, we can make the program stronger and ensure greater financial security in retirement for generations to come.

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Philadelphia Offers LGBT Seniors An Affordable Place To Retire

AOL Real estate | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: LGBT Issues, Philadelphia, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Affordable Housing, Fifty News

In what's being hailed as a first of its kind, a gay-friendly affordable-housing development financed entirely with public money is scheduled to rise ...

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Catch Up on Retirement Savings in 5 Simple Steps

InvestingAnswers | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Debt, Investing, Social Security, 401k, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Roth IRA, Ira, Retirement Savings, Retirement Planning, Money News

Reaching a retirement goal on time requires aggressive saving, maximizing tax advantages, lowering your expenses and keeping a diversified investment portfolio. As the old Chinese proverb says, "The best time to plant an oak tree was 20 years ago, and the next best time is today."

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How To Get The Most From Social Security

Reuters | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Social Security, Retirement Planning, Fifty News

The trustees of Social Security will release their annual report on the program's health sometime in the next few weeks, and the news will not be good...

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Questions To Ask Yourself When Planning For Retirement

Forbes | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Retirement Planning, Retirement, Fifty News

When we meet with individual employees, one of the most common retirement questions we get is how much income they will need in retirement. Unfortunat...

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Seniors Mean Business on Facebook

Wm. Scott Page | Posted 04.10.2012

If AARP, which has more than 10 percent of the U.S. population on its rolls, hasn't yet figured out how to capture seniors on the most pervasive social media site, then we all have a long way to go.

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This Is Mostly A Fantasy

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Retirement Age, Retirement Funds, Video, 14 Percent Retirement, Retirement Savings, Baby Boomers Retirement, Saving for Retirement, Employee Benefit Research Institute, Retirement, Retirement Baby Boomers, Retirement Confidence, Retirement 14 Percent, Retirement Plans, Retirement Confident, Retirement Planning, Money News

For most Americans, retirement is more fantasy than reality. Just 14 percent of Americans say they are very confident in their ability to retire co...

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New Type Of Insurance Catching On With Post 50s

The Wall Street Journal | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Pensions, Longevity-Insurance, Insurance, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Fifty News

Americans with pension envy increasingly are turning to a relatively new breed of annuity, known as "longevity" insurance, to restore some financial s...

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Are Finances Taxing Your Relationship?

Pamela Yellen | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: April 17, Retirement Planning, 10/10/10, The Richer Sex, Financial Security, Marriage Tips, Tax Day, Filing Taxes, Tax Season, Marriage Advice, Financial Advice, Money News

Regardless of who brings home the bacon, having "the talk" on a regular basis is critical -- especially when it comes to planning major purchases and saving for retirement.

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"4% Rule" Serves as Guideline for Today's Retirees, But Use With Caution

Cheryl Krueger | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: 4 Percent Rule, Society of Actuaries, Retirement Planning, Planning for Retirement, Saving for Retirement, Four Percent Rule, Retirement, Ira, 401k, Roth IRA, Money News

An estimated 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 each day. Many of them have a significant portion of their retirement savings invested in non-guaranteed defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s and IRAs. As they retire, they will need to switch from saving to spending down.

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Minorities More Likely To Make This Costly Move

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Retirement, 401ks, 401k Withdrawal, Retirement Accounts, 401k Withdrawals, Retirement Planning, Withdrawal, 401(K), 401(K) Plans, 401k Hardship Withdrawal, Video, Withdrawals, 401k, Hardship Withdrawal, Saving for Retirement, Hardship Withdrawals, 401k Hardship Withdrawals, Money News

Here's more evidence of just how hard the recession was on minorities. African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans were more likely to tap their retir...

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Time to Rethink Retirement

Wm. Scott Page | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Baby Boomers Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Baby Boomers Retirement, 401ks, Baby Boomers Retirement Savings, 401k Plans, Planning for Retirement, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Saving for Retiement, Money News

While the overall economy appears to be on the uptick, we are facing a baby boom financial catastrophe if we don't change how we pay for retirement and explore all possible means to get there.

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'The Richer Sex': Women Are Bringing Home The Bread

The Huffington Post | Catherine New | Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: Investing, Women, Money, Retirement, Earning, Jobs, Poll, Female, Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Recession, Income, Money News

Forget equality for women, the fairer sex is on pace to outrun men when it comes to making money. In remarkable shift from even a decade ago, the m...

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Tax Tips After Retirement

Leann Reynolds | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Saving for Retirement, Retirement Planning, Health Savings Accounts, HSA Accounts Retirement, IRA Retirement, Roth IRA Retirement, Tax Tips Retirement, Retirement Savings, Money News

Spring forward into tax season! Even after retirement there some wise tax tips from experts that can save money.

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Psst! Your 401(k) Is Ripping You Off

SmartMoney | Ian Salisbury | Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: Retirement Benefits, Retirement Funds, Fidelity, 401k, Fee Transparency, ING Bank, 401k Fees, 401k Fee Disclosure, 401k Advice, Consumer Protection, Merill Lynch, Retirement Planning, Money News

This article originally appeared on SmartMoney.com America's conversion to the 401(k) plan has certainly created a new world for future retirees, w...

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Good Pensions Serve to Boost Economy, Not Drain It

Gregory Floyd | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Labor, Public Pensions, New York City, Pension Reform, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Unions, Labor Unions, Retirement Planning, Politics News

Public sector workers are important assets to our communities and the foundation to the middle class. Investing in their pensions for the past 90 years has helped make this city world-class, and we must preserve this legacy.

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