Detroit's two main retirement funds lost more than $500 million on real-estate investments between 2008 and 2012.
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Finding history and
nature in Maryland
Retirees will find history and natural beauty in abundance in Maryland, the state known as "America in Miniature."
Retire Here, Not There U.S.: State-by-state
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nature in Maryland
Retirees will find history and natural beauty in abundance in Maryland, the state known as "America in Miniature."
Retire Here, Not There U.S.: State-by-state
Robert Powell looks at investment portfolio components that keep pace
with retirees' major expenses: housing, health care, transportation and
more. They offer broad exposure to key industries poised to follow the
boomer boom.
Time for midyear portfolio check
Use your Roth 401(k) more
Never call a boomer 'old'
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Pension lesson from Detroit
Workers with traditional pension plans might want to revisit their retirement-income plans in the wake of Detroit’s filing for bankruptcy. What would you do if your pension was cut in half?
Time for midyear portfolio check
Use your Roth 401(k) more
Never call a boomer 'old'
RETIREMENT PORTFOLIO
Pension lesson from Detroit
Workers with traditional pension plans might want to revisit their retirement-income plans in the wake of Detroit’s filing for bankruptcy. What would you do if your pension was cut in half?
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Top retirement spots for real-estate investors
Looking to take advantage of the huge wave of new retirees? Consider markets that are considered “retirement hot spots,” places where at least one-third of the population is retirement age or older and housing data looks favorable for investors.
Employer stock in your 401(k) is risky
The peril of employer stock in your 401(k) and how to change your Social Security claiming decision.
Stock market gains aren’t what they seem
The 15-minute retirement readiness review
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This list of the 50 best employers for boomers offers enviable perks such as telecommuting, flexible schedules and health-care benefits—plus, they actively recruit and train workers over 50.
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Bad real-estate bets hurt Detroit pensions
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Retirees' best investment? It could be cash
With bond yields likely to rise in the near future, some experts recommend parking for now in CDs and money-market funds.
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More disgruntled doctors leave Medicare
More than 9,500 physicians opted out of Medicare in 2012, more than twice as many as in '09; low payment rates are a big factor.
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Is Social Security fair? Ask the Brady Bunch
Study enlists 1970s sitcom characters to defend the program's payroll-tax structure; little Cindy does the math.
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10 best cities to retire in
It's not just the weather, but many of the best cities in which to retire are in the sunbelt.
10 best cities to retire in
It's not just the weather, but many of the best cities in which to retire are in the sunbelt.
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New taxes, new tax strategy
The new tax law is forcing retirees to take a closer look at their tax strategies in retirement and, for some, it means big changes in how they save, invest and draw down their resources.
The new tax law is forcing retirees to take a closer look at their tax strategies in retirement and, for some, it means big changes in how they save, invest and draw down their resources.
IRA and Roth perks get better
The American Taxpayer Relief Act—better known as the last-minute “fiscal-cliff deal” in January—brought many new tax rules. A couple of them could prove valuable for investors who own an IRA or Roth IRA.
What you know about taxes is wrong
From taxation of municipal-bond interest to tax rates on the gain from a home sale, taxpayers are confused about what’s taxed and what’s not under the new American Taxpayer Relief Act and other laws.
See the full special reportRetirement income for life
Think inside the box: Here's how to match lifestyle expenses and needs with retirement income sources to support you for life.
What's wrong with the 4% strategy?
When you finally reach your retirement date, one of your first questions will be: How much of my savings can I spend? The rule of thumb for many years was 4%. But that may not be sophisticated enough to meet many retirees' needs.
3 Annuity mistakes to avoid
If you’re comparing annuities to other investment products, you’re making a classic mistake—and it’s just one of a number of errors that consumers and financial experts make when evaluating annuities. Don't let interest rates be a deal-breaker.
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Retire Here, Not There: Virginia
Virginia’s relatively mild climate lures retirees from the North who don’t want to move all the way South. Mountains, beaches, historical attractions and a strong economy are also big draws.
Retire Here,
Not There: California
Here are some less-pricey gems in the expensive Golden State.
What if your pension runs out of money?
As companies' pension liabilities mount, here's what you need to know.
Hold onto your stocks, or sell now?
With markets at record highs, should retirees take their money off the table, or hold on?
10 things your 401(k) plan won't tell you
For most Americans, the quality of their retirement depends a lot on the quality of their 401(k).
Who inherits your iTunes?
What happens to that vast and valuable library of digital music and books when you die?
How student loans can hit Social Security
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