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Lump Sum Pension Payment: Drawbacks Include Taxes and Loss of Pension's Survivor Benefits

In: Retirement Savings

By: John Wu

How to Retire Without Running Out of Money: As Longevity Increases, Retirement Savings Must Stretch Further

In: Retirement Savings

By: Mark Dennis

A Retirement Income From Equity Release: The Pros and Cons of a Lifetime Mortgage or Home Reversion

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Iain Manson

Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed: Personal IRA Choices for Individual and Small Business Owners

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By: James Brumley

What Does it Take to Retire Early: Tips on How to Exit the Rat Race Ahead of Time

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By: Natalia Jones

The 457b Retirement Plan: Tax Deferred Savings for Government Employees

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By: Candice Gillingwater

How to Apply for Social Security Benefits: Making the Most from Your Benefits After Retirement

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By: Diana Braun

How to Find a Single-Purpose Reverse Mortgage: Locate Agencies that Offer These Low-Cost Options

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By: Suzanne Bechard

The Pitfalls of Reverse Mortgages: Is a Rising Debt Home Loan the Best Retirement Strategy?

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By: Suzanne Bechard

401k Hardship Withdrawal Rules: IRS Guidelines for Early Withdrawal During Financial Hardship

In: Retirement Savings

By: Candice Gillingwater

What is an Equity Release Calculator? Can Online Tools Show Whether Equity Release Schemes are Worth it?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Carol Finch

A Guide to the Pros and Cons of Equity Release: Does a Lifetime Mortgage or Home Reversion Scheme Make Sense?

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By: Carol Finch

Facts About California's CalPERS Pension: Retirement Plan With Advantages Over an IRA and 401(k) Accounts

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By: John Wu

How to Handle a Cash Windfall: A Sudden Influx of Assets Requires Some Careful Thinking

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By: Stephen Simurda

Living Wills and Power of Attorney: If One Can't Make Their Own Health Care Choices, These Are Critical

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By: Stephen Simurda

Cash Out a 401k Plan: Limitations on Recovering Retirement Investment Funds

In: Retirement Savings

By: Candice Gillingwater

Understanding U.S. Military Retirement Benefits: U.S. Military Pension and Health Care Benefits for Military Retirees

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By: Rebecca Livermore

Investing in Brazil Before a Dollar Collapse: Brazil for Retirement Investing Safely Against Dollar Slide

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By: Mark Solomon

Buying Land in Thailand: Purchasing Property and Real Estate in Thailand

In: Estate Management

By: John Howe

Divorce and Retirement Planning: A Marital Split Can Have a Big Impact on Retirement Plans

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By: Stephen Simurda

Tax-Free Retirement: Understanding the need for life insurance is the first step.

In: Retirement Savings

By: Parker Noble Amis

What to do with a Retirement Statement: How to Read and React to a 401K Statement

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By: Robin Crauthers

Introduction to UK Defined Contribution Pensions: Pension Schemes That are Becoming Increasingly Common

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By: Andrew Knowles

Thinking of Retiring? Retirement Planning Takes Careful Consideration

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By: Janie Sullivan

Introduction to Self Invested Pension Plans: SIPP Pensions Offer Significant Benefits to UK Savers

In: Retirement Savings

By: Andrew Knowles

Retirement Planning Issues And Solutions: What Does Retirement Age Have To Do With It?

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By: Sandy Baker

Withdrawing From Your RRSP Before Retirement: Important Things for Investors to Consider About RRSP Withdrawals

In: Retirement Savings

By: Dylan Flanagan

How to Payoff Mortgage Early in Half the Time: Tips for Potential Extra Income in Retirement

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By: Feature Writer Christina Gregoire

How to Survive a Low Income Retirement: Ways to Reduce Living Expenses and Earn an Extra Retirement Income

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Tips on How to Save for Retirement: Income Planning and Savings in Order to Retire Comfortably

In: Retirement Savings

By: Feature Writer Fleur Hupston

Expert Tips for Retirement Investing: Consider Many Retirement Investment Options and Diversify Portfolio

In: Retirement Savings

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Retirement Income Planning: Think Ahead to Savings, Annuity, Passive Income for Later in Life

In: Retirement Savings

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

When Does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense? Using Home Equity to Generate Retirement Income

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Mark Dennis

Roth IRA Conversion More Attractive in 2010: Convert From Traditional IRA to Roth Regardless of Income

In: Retirement Savings

By: Mark Dennis

The Social Security Shortfall: Retirement Benefits Will Last Longer Than Many Think

In: Retirement Savings

By: Mark Dennis

Retiring With a Home Mortgage: Managing Mortgage Debt and Cash Flow

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Mark Dennis

Pay Off the Mortgage Before Retirement: Say Goodbye to that Mortgage Payment

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Mark Dennis

Avoiding Retirement Planning Mistakes: Don't Commit These Common Errors in Retirement

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By: Stephen Simurda

Save Money for Retirement With the Savers Credit: Little Known Tax Incentive Helps Many Save for Their Golden Years

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

How to Fund the Cost of Assisted Living: Facing up to Long Term Care Costs

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By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Grants for Senior Citizens: Tips for Finding Grants Online

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By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Texas Hill Country Among Best Places to Retire: Area Beckons Retirees with Great Location, Scenery, and Nature

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

The Role of a Will Executor: What to Do if You are Named Executor of a Will

In: Estate Management

By: Gail Oliver

How to Find Good Jobs for Retired People: Advice for Seniors Who Miss Work or Need to Earn An Income

In: Working Retirement

By: Susan Brown

When to Apply for Social Security: A Steady Source of Retirement Income

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By: Mark Dennis

Contributions to a Spousal IRA: Retirement Planning for Stay-at-Home Partners

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

Borrowing From Your Retirement Plan: Why Taking a 401(k) Loan is a Bad Idea

In: Retirement Savings

By: Mark Dennis

Starting a Roth IRA for Minors: How to Open a Retirement Account for Kids with Earned Income

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By: Swapna Antony

Social Security Gone In 2036? Take Action To Prepare Yourself If Government Funds Run Out

In: Retirement Savings

By: Marc Daley

Maximize RRSP for Retirement Planning: Five Ways to Boost your Retirement Investing

In: Retirement Savings

By: Feature Writer Thomas Alan Gray

Financial Pyramid Guides Investors for Life: Adds Realism of Risk-Reward Tests to Retirement Plans

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By: Feature Writer Howard Bryan Bonham

Contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts: Income and Contribution Limits for Roth and Traditional IRAs in 2009

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By: Swapna Antony

Retirement Plans Under Fire: Defined Contribution Plans Now Know Why Timing is Everything

In: Retirement Savings

By: Dean Lundell

The Saver's Credit: A Great Incentive to Save: Retirement Savings Contributions Credit Gives Tax Break for Saving

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

How to Start an Individual Retirement Account: Opening an IRA : Five Steps Involved in Setting up an IRA Account

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

How to Dispose of Unwanted Goods in Retirement: What to Do With Those Piles of Baubles and Memorabilia

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

Taking Early Distributions For Higher Education: Avoiding the 10% Penalty Tax for Early Withdrawals from IRAs

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

How to Get Help Moving in Retirement: Senior Move Managers Offer Emotional and Physical Help in Relocation

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By: Daniel Gansle

How and When to Downsize a Home in Retirement: Finding a Smaller and More Manageable Home

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By: Daniel Gansle

How to Keep In Touch With Family in Retirement: Nifty Tech Tools Close the Distance Gap Between Kids and Grandkids

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

How to Find Retirement Jobs: Targeting the Best Job Opportunities for Seniors

In: Working Retirement

By: Daniel Gansle

How to Choose the Right Retirement Housing: Active Adult Communities and Assisted Care During the Golden Years

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By: Daniel Gansle

Gardening 101 for Active Seniors: Outdoor Gardening Helps to Exercise Both Body and Brain

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By: Daniel Gansle

How to Keep the Mind Sharp During Retirement: Simple Activities Help to Exercise the Brain and Increase Memory

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

Traditional IRA to Roth IRA Conversion Options A: How to Minimise Taxes on Conversion From Traditional to Roth IRAs

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Swapna Antony

When Should a Retiree Take Social Security? Withdrawing Social Security Payments Early May Be Unwise

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

Smart Money Management Tips for Retirees: How to Effectively Budget and Save Money in Retirement

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Daniel Gansle

How to Deal With the Emotion of Retirement: What to Do When Questions of Life Purpose and Identity Arise

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

What Is Vesting In a Retirement Fund? Why Employers May Choose to Delay Matching Funds

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

Who Should Have a 403(b) Retirement Plan? Certain Persons May Benefit from This Retirement Savings Option

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

Best Towns for Baby Boomer Retirements: Top Cities Rated for Life Expectancy and Affordability

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By: Daniel Gansle

How Much Money Is Needed for Retirement? Saving Early, Retiring Late is Key

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

The Benefits of an IRA Retirement Plan: Why Workers Should Start Saving in an Individual Retirement Account

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

What Is a Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan? A Newer Retirement Savings Option Combining Roth IRA and 401(k)

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

The Benefits of a 401(k) Retirement Plan: Everyone Should Take Advantage of 401(k) Savings

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

How to Roll a 401(k) to an IRA: Transferring 401(k) Retirement Funds to IRA After Job Change

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

Retiring Too Early Could Prove Costly: Early Retirement May Be Tempting, But It's Not Financially Prudent

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

Retire Tax Free With a Roth IRA: A Retirement Savings Option That Doesn’t Tax Upon Withdrawal

In: Retirement Savings

By: Daniel Gansle

Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed: Workers Doing Business Solo Have Numerous Retirement Savings Options

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Daniel Gansle

Retirement Planning 101: Saving Money for Retirement Begins Early

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By: Daniel Gansle

Required Minimum Distributions: RMD For Traditional IRAs

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

Qualified Distributions For IRA Accounts: Early Distributions From IRAs - Taking Withdrawals Without Penalty

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

Masters of Universe Torpedo Boomer Retirements: Financial Crash Jeopardizes Retirements of 78.2 Million Americans

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Feature Writer Howard Bryan Bonham

A Reverse Mortgage Can Help Retirees: The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage from FHA is a Safe Choice

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Rosemary Peavler

Retirees Can Skip Their RMD in 2009: Don't Take Your RMD from Your 401k or IRA for a Nice Return

In: Retirement Savings

By: Rosemary Peavler

Should you Sell Your Home: Can You Afford to Move to Your Dream Retirement Destination?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Rosemary Peavler

A Cash Cushion Will Help Rebuild Your Finances: An Emergency Cash Fund is a First Step Toward Retirement Security

In: Retirement Savings

By: Rosemary Peavler

Benefits of Economic Stimulus for Retirees: Retirement Tax and Spending Implications of the Stimulus Bill

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Rosemary Peavler

Which IRA is Right for You? Tax Time is Approaching. Should You Open a New IRA?

In: Retirement Budgeting

By: Dan Rafter

Cooperative Retirement Farms in Mexico: Retirement Communities Create Local Harvests

In: Working Retirement

By: Stephen Kaczor

Traditional or Roth IRA? Retirement Planning: Choosing an IRA Account

In: Retirement Savings

By: Swapna Antony

Are Home Equity Release Schemes a Good Idea? Lost Inheritance Property vs. Retirement Income

In: Estate Management

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Home Equity Release Schemes - Pros and Cons: Do Home Reversion Plans Help to Provide a Good Retirement Income?

In: Estate Management

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Start Saving for Retirement: How to Save a Million Dollars by 65

In: Retirement Savings

By: Cynthia Shaver

Is the Basic State Pension Sufficient? Is Retirement Income Enough to Pay Bills and Prevent Fuel Poverty?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Stakeholder Pension vs. Cash ISA: Which Tax-Free Investment Provides the Best Retirement Income?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Stakeholder Pension Schemes - Pros and Cons: Does the State Pension Provide Sufficient Retirement Income?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

What are Stakeholder Pension Schemes? Is the State Pension Sufficient for Retirement?

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Year-End Investment Tips: Portfolio Repair

In: Retirement Savings

By: Karen Gibbs

Tax Rules for Retirement Planning: Year-end Tax Issues for IRAs and Roth IRAs

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Rosemary Peavler

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