Articles in Retirement

Should You Count Social Security in Your Net Worth?

9/2/2010, 10:38 am from Dividend.com in Investing, Retirement

I have heard the argument made that one can count Social Security as part of their net worth. The argument does hold some water, especially when you consider the average check for a... Read >>

Social Security Benefits Maximization for Couples

9/1/2010, 2:00 am from Financial Planning Association in Personal Finance, Retirement

One of the biggest financial questions you may face as a couple in your 60's is at what age you should file to receive your Social Security benefits. This question becomes... Read >>

The Company Retirement Plan: Where the Employee is the Portfolio Manager

8/25/2010, 2:00 am from Financial Planning Association in Personal Finance, Retirement

Most employees recognize that contributing to the company retirement plan is essential to building an adequate nest egg for retirement. As important as the contribution is, how the ... Read >>

Paul’s Thoughts on Retiring Overseas/Social Security/Taxes

8/23/2010, 1:29 pm from Dividend.com in Investing, Retirement

I have some relatives that are thinking about retiring in Italy, and one of the big questions I hear about is "how does this affect my social security checks." In digging for the... Read >>

Special Report: How Much Money Will You Need For Your Retirement?

8/18/2010, 10:59 am from Dividend.com in Investing, Retirement

Today, we're introducing a new feature for readers focused on retirement money issues. A big question that many Americans ask as they begin to hit their later years is how much money... Read >>

One of America's Largest Companies Flashes a Warning Sign for Income Investors

8/12/2010, 6:45 pm from Investing Answers in Personal Finance, Bonds, Retirement, Stocks

In a former life, I worked as a manager and analyst at IBM ( IBM ) for almost 20 years. During my time there, I was in charge of some pretty big budgets -- some reaching nearly $100... Read >>

Is running out of retirement money a fate worse than death?

8/6/2010, 4:43 pm from Snider Advisors in Personal Finance, Retirement

Imagine this. The year is 2040. You are 80 years old, in reasonably good health, and you have just spent your last penny of retirement savings. You have no other sources of income. For the rest... Read >>

Are Target Date Mutual Funds your Retirement Solution?

7/31/2010, 8:00 am from erollover in Personal Finance, Retirement

Target Date Mutual Funds. The answer for your 401k or IRA? Target date mutual funds by all accounts seem simple. Determine the year in which you want to retire and put a bull's-eye on the... Read >>

Inherited IRA Beneficiary Distribution Options

7/31/2010, 8:00 am from erollover in Personal Finance, Retirement

Why must I take distributions from my inherited IRA? Inherited IRA plans are not intended to permanently shelter IRA distributions from income taxes. Instead, they are intended to provide... Read >>

Should I Sell?

7/30/2010, 2:43 pm from Snider Advisors in Personal Finance, Retirement

The question of whether or not to sell a specific investment is common among investors who seek sound advice on how to best manage their portfolio. This is especially true when markets are down... Read >>