Many fear job loss, but have no savings for it Even though the weak economy has left millions of people without work, many Americans are still woefully unprepared to cover their expenses if they lose a job.
Scams: A sucker retires every minute More seniors than ever are being lured into investment schemes that are unsuitable for people of their age or are outright swindles.
SEC proposes new rules for target-date funds Federal regulators have proposed new disclosure rules for target-date retirement funds that would require them to spell out how they are investing the money and to warn about risks.
Clergy seem an unlikely group to be facing a retirement security crisis. Yet many find themselves in a financial quandary as they approach or reach retirement.
8 popular jobs for retirees A growing trend shows that many Americans are taking on new jobs after their "official" retirement.
Where to find income for retirement Accumulating money for retirement is only half the battle. Figuring out how to convert those savings into a reliable income stream during retirement is what throws many for a loop.
Retiring in 2030? Facts on target-date funds Some financial planners tout target-date funds as a way to keep your portfolio appropriately allocated throughout your working career all the way to retirement. But others think they're a disaster.
Big cities see gains as boomers delay retirement Battered by recession, more older Americans are staying put in traditional big cities to hold onto jobs, creating slowdowns in population growth at once-popular retirement destinations.
Take these three steps to build a solid plan to ensure security in retirement.
Fixing flaws in retirement planning Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention. That would explain the flurry of new changes taking place in the retirement planning industry.
The recession, though devastating, will pass. But rising health care costs as baby boomers age may bring lasting harm to that generation’s financial well-being.
U.S. seeks to shield retirement savings Vice President Joe Biden on Friday proposed new rules to help protect workers' retirement savings as part of a broader effort to bolster the finances of middle class voters.
President Barack Obama is launching an effort to help Americans save more for retirement, hoping a government nudge or two can get them to do what many are unable to do on their own.
Newsweek: Are 401(k)s making a comeback? Companies are starting to match employee contributions again. But will they be as generous as they were before the recession?
New and improved 401(k) a possibility When the stock market hit its all-time high in October 2007, few investors questioned the merits of their 401(k) plan. Two years later, their feelings are different.
Newsweek: Delaying retirement to support the kids The downbeat economy has resulted in increasing numbers of parents and grandparents helping out their strapped adult children and grandkids with home down payments, credit-card bailouts, and spare cash—often at the same time as parents are trying to confront new retirement budgets.
Nov. 18: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, personal finance expert David Bach and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)
BusinessWeek: The case against retirement The Age of Retirement was one of America's most successful social reforms ever. But that era is over. A new vision of old age is emerging from the trauma of the credit crunch and the Great Recession: Forget retirement. Keep working.
New research suggests some older workers who lose their jobs in this recession may have little choice but to be pushed out of the work force earlier than they would like.
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