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The decision shouldn't be made lightly, and it really depends on what you're going to do with the cash
Here's how to keep your retirement plan on the basepath when life throws you a curveball
Retirees, workers and politicians face tough -- but not impossible -- choices about the system's financing and benefits
Many are already getting hit with monthly payment cuts of 50 percent and more -- and this may be just the beginning
That's especially tough if you stop working in your mid-60s, so it's time to do a lot of retirement rethinking
Starting your own side business or working a second job can boost your income, but be aware of the pitfalls
This isn't a commonly recommended strategy, but for some people in certain situations, it can be a financial lifesaver
Too many Americans aren't giving nearly enough thought to the potentially ruinous costs of long-term care
Despite grim warning about the federal program's future, there are plenty of viable solutions to its funding challenges
It's well worth your time to understand all the available options and how much each one might cost
Just starting to save for retirement? Here's a few things you should know along the way
Making a smooth transition into retirement will require a few financial adjustments that are best tackled early on
If you have modest retirement resources, here's one strategy to help you stretch your retirement savings and make ends meet
The threshold has increased significantly since the 1920s, and that has critical implications for the idea of retirement
It can be done -- even without an enormous nest egg -- but you may need to make some major compromises
