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5 Reasons Your Retirement Will Turn Out Fine
Tweet Share on Facebook February 16, 2011 Comment (2)I am tired of reading all the doom and gloom reports explaining how our retirement is in danger. Yes, there may be high inflation in the future and average 401(k) balances should be much higher. But let’s not scare ourselves just yet. Here are five reasons your retirement will turn out just fine.
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How to Set a Retirement Savings Goal
Tweet Share on Facebook February 16, 2011 Comment (3)If you are approaching retirement, you’ve probably played with a few online retirement calculators, interrogated your financial planner, and even crafted some retirement spreadsheets of your own. Even though you’ve done all your homework, you might still question whether you really do have enough money to retire. Here is how to determine if your nest egg is likely to last the rest of your life.
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How to Keep Retirement Investing Simple
Tweet Share on Facebook February 15, 2011 CommentOne of the biggest misconceptions about retirement investing is that you need to be a genius to get it right. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unfortunately, many people delay or even skip investing because they believe they need to be an expert before they begin investing. Here is how anyone can invest for retirement.
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A Beachfront Retirement in Panama
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2011 Comment (2)Richard Burry came to Panama City to manage a call center. When it came time to return home to Canada several years later, Burry and his wife Jamuna decided they would rather stay put in Panama. That’s how their overseas retirement adventures began.
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25 Things to Do When You Retire
Tweet Share on Facebook February 11, 2011 Comment (6)After decades in the workforce, retirees finally get complete control over how they spend their time. Here are some of the many terrific things you can do with your time and energy in retirement.
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3 Unconventional Shopping Tips
Tweet Share on Facebook February 11, 2011 CommentThere is nothing wrong with taking advantage of a good deal. But sales and coupons may sometimes cause you to spend more than you otherwise would. Here are three unconventional shopping tips that could save you money.
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The Risks of Choosing Complex Investments
Tweet Share on Facebook February 10, 2011 CommentInvesting is like a mine field. You need to know the right path to take without getting blown up. The advice dispensed by many brokers and advisers is filled with mines. The problem is the mines are disguised as sage investment advice. One red flag is complexity. Another is the promise of increased return without additional risk.
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How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Savings
Tweet Share on Facebook February 9, 2011 CommentInvestors are growing increasingly wary of the stock market. Some people have even postponed retirement because of the recession. But it’s time to stop blaming the stock market for the paltry condition of our retirement savings.
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4 Features Retirement Plans Should Have
Tweet Share on Facebook February 9, 2011 Comment (2)The U.S. retirement system is far from perfect. However, there are a few simple ways that retirement accounts could be greatly improved. Here are four fixes that would give all of us a better chance at a comfortable retirement.
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The Importance of Starting Off Strong in Retirement
Tweet Share on Facebook February 8, 2011 CommentYou only get one chance at retirement, which is why it’s important to start off strong. As with any major life change, it is the first year or so that sets the pace for the rest of your transition. Here is how to plan for a strong start to retirement that will help you make it through your golden years with minimal financial worries.
