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Adjusting Retirement Thinking in Tough Times

Posted November 28, 2008 1:13 PM

The notion of a traditional, leisurely retirement is fading fast. The precipitous drop recently in retirement investment accounts, rising health care costs, a dearth of traditional pension plans, faltering Social Security and Medicare systems and the fact that Americans just are not saving enough have shattered the hopes of millions of Americans who dreamed of spending their days on a golf Read more...

See also: financial crisis, health care costs, investment, retirement planning, savings

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Inflation-Beating Investments for Retirement

Posted November 26, 2008 2:54 PM

One of the greatest dangers to any retirement plan is that insidious erosion of purchasing power commonly known as "inflation." A weekly trip to the gas station or supermarket is enough to drive home the point. While younger, working Americans have opportunities -- often through increased earning power -- to overcome inflation, those in retirement or close to it are particularly Read more...

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401(k) Strategy

Posted November 21, 2008 4:23 PM

If you have a 401(k) or other voluntary retirement plans at work, are you making the most of it? You will be, after some helpful advice from Bankrate.com.

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7 Great Paychecks for Golden Oldies

Posted November 21, 2008 12:47 PM

You may have planned to sip margaritas on the beach during your retirement, but if the recent stock market tumble has taken a good chunk of your savings with it, you may need to explore other options. Part-time work can help you pick up a few extra paychecks to cover basic expenses or perks such as travel and entertainment while your retirement portfolio rebounds. While the job market has had Read more...

See also: part-time job, savings, supplemental income

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How Much Is 'Enough' for Retirement?

Posted November 21, 2008 12:29 PM

When it comes to retirement, no nest egg is ever too big. But with an economic crisis draining the life from 401(k)s, IRAs and pension plans, a lot of people are asking themselves if they can still afford to retire early, on time or at all. Individuals "can still set any goal they want," says author and economist Ben Stein. "The question is, can they get to Read more...

See also: 401(k), financial crisis, pensions

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November 20

Life Is Unfair. Deal With It.

by Paul B. Brown @ 4:44 pm. Filed under financial crisis, investment, retirement savings
Over the weekend, friends were complaining about the fact that the worth of their retirement accounts have plummeted this year. I told them the following: In a perfect world, the value of our retirement savings would climb every single year from the time we put the money in, until we decided to finally use the funds to pay for the retirement of our dreams. We would never suffer a financial crisis caused by divorce or illness. And we never find ourselves suddenly unemployed or the victim of the plummeting stock market like the one we experienced in 2008. More…
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Test Your Retirement Knowledge

Posted November 11, 2008 4:34 PM

By The Motley Fool Staff Do you have the facts on retirement? Let's find out. We've pulled together four questions related to the topic. Break out your pencils and write down the answers to each, then see how much you know about life during the golden years. The Questions 1. How many Americans are financially prepared to retire when they reach the age of 65? A. Nine out of 10 B. Seven Read more...

See also: 401(k), AARP, baby boomers, plan ahead, retirement, Social Security

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U.S. Companies Trimming Retirement Help

Posted November 5, 2008 12:55 PM

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Retirement accounts already battered by a steep market decline may get hit again as several companies suspend or reduce their 401(k) match to save cash. Workers at General Motors Corp. and Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc., for example, could potentially lose thousands of dollars in company contributions from their retirement accounts. GM, which recently announced it was Read more...

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Act Now to Avoid Surprises at Retirement

Posted October 29, 2008 9:51 AM

With the future always clouded by uncertainty, planning for it is difficult. By understanding and preparing to deal with uncertainty, however, we can still look forward to a future where anything is possible. For example, we have to make certain assumptions when planning for retirement. What will be our living expenses? How much income will we have? What numbers should we use for inflation and Read more...

See also: home value, Medicare, retirement, Social Security, surprises

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