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The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2012 will be announced this Wednesday, October 19. Expectations are for an increase of 3.5 to 3.7 percent, the first increase since January, 2009. However, retirees might not see much of a net increase in their checks. Read here for details.
If you're over 65 and need (or want) to work, searching for jobs in your previous career field is the obvious approach -- but it may not pan out. If you're willing to tackle something different, you might find more opportunity in one of these five hot industries.
It's open enrollment season for many workers who participate in their employer's health insurance programs. In many cases, you can make some smart selections now regarding a Health Savings Account, or HSA, that will increase your retirement security. Read here for details.
For some people, getting a sudden windfall of money can create as many problems as it appears to solve. Here are a few planning pointers to run through if you suddenly win a large cash prize.
Boomers already faced significant retirement challenges before getting clobbered by the recent stock market volatility, the possibility of another recession, and the political gridlock in Washington, DC, over the federal debt. In light of this recent round of bad news, let's review five common retirement planning mistakes and a few tips for avoiding them.
Recently I answered a young students questions about how someone in their 20's should start saving for retirement. But there are a few more important things rookie savers should think about when it comes to saving for retirement.
For married couples, over $150,000 can be at stake when comparing the best and worst decisions about when to take Social Security. Read here to find out how you can estimate what's at stake for you.
When asked how should someone in their 20's should begin saving in a 401(k) plan, I offer these simple steps...
If you're over 65 and need (or want) to work, searching for jobs in your previous career field is the obvious approach -- but it may not pan out. If you're willing to tackle something different, you might find more opportunity in one of these five hot industries.
If you're over 65 and need (or want) to work, searching for jobs in your previous career field is the obvious approach -- but it may not pan out. If you're willing to tackle something different, you might find more opportunity in one of these five hot industries.
If you're over 65 and need (or want) to work, searching for jobs in your previous career field is the obvious approach -- but it may not pan out. If you're willing to tackle something different, you might find more opportunity in one of these five hot industries.
If you're over 65 and need (or want) to work, searching for jobs in your previous career field is the obvious approach -- but it may not pan out. If you're willing to tackle something different, you might find more opportunity in one of these five hot industries.
A reader wants to know the percentage of monthly income that can responsibly be used towards a car or mortgage payment.....Ray provides the answers.
Although the interest rate on her 15-year mortgage is low, it makes sense to refinance it with a 10-year mortgage with a lower rate....especially since she is going to retire in a few years.
By the end of September, the total deficit of U.S. pension liabilities reached a post-WWII high. Read here to see if you should be concerned.
