Retirement Planning Tools, Guide, Advice & Tips - Third Age

Pay Retirement, Then Prepay Loan

Thinking about borrowing from your company retirement plan? Be careful, especially if you are approaching retirement age. The rules around these loans can be a problem if you leave the company.

Why Retirement is Different for Women

Women are more likely than men to spend retirement in poverty. According to a report from the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement, more than one in 10 retired women live on less than $10,000 a year.

When Grown Children Ask for a Loan

When adult children ask their parents for money, it creates a quandary: To give or not to give? Some parents don't want to, but don't know how to say no. Others want to help, but need to know how to set limits.

Q&A From Our Experts

Today's Expert: PaulBBrown

I’m thinking of retiring at age 65, when I can start collecting Social Security. Is there any reason to keep working?

Golly. There are multiple assumptions going on in what first seems like a simple question. Let’s see if we can deal with them in bite-sized parts. ... Read More...

Video

Brett Favre's Retirement Speech

Posted September 29, 2008 10:34 PM

Like many retirees, Brett Favre decided he wanted to keep working. But before he joined the New York Jets, NFL quarterback Favre, in an emotional press conference, announced he would retire from football and the Green Bay Packers.

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5 Ways to Make Retirement Savings Last

Posted August 27, 2007 3:42 PM

These days retirees get few guarantees. But with some long-term financial planning, you can ensure that your money outlasts you. Read more...

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What's Your Risk Level for Retirement?

Posted August 27, 2007 3:42 PM

Should I transfer a mutual fund into some sort of guaranteed interest account before retirement? Read more...

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Groups

To Retire, or Not to Retire, That is the Question

Posted June 23, 2008 2:38 PM

People who are heading toward retirement age, discuss whether they really want to stop working, or whether they would like to keep working, or even try another career.

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Discussion Boards

Does my brother still need a will?

Started by TThompson on July 30, 2008 12:24 PM

My brother is single -- never married and doesn't have children. Does he still need a will? He also doesn't own his home and doesn't have significant assets.

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