August 04, 2011
The Great Recession spooked many older workers into deferring retirement, and the current state of the job market is reinforcing that trend
July 11, 2011
With risk permeating the global economy, a variety of products can help shield your investments. But don't forget a cheap and simple solution—cash
May 26, 2011
For over seventy years, the relationship between employee and employer not only encompassed the exchange of services for compensation, but extended to obligations in the form of pensions and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB), specifically medical care. These benefits are staples of the American ...
April 12, 2011
As more people work part-time rather than hit the greens, the formula for how much they need to live on is changing. Their tax rate may not fall, and expenses may be higher than planned
April 11, 2011
Building retirement savings in a time of low interest rates and high anxiety is tough. Strategies designed to boost returns while limiting risk are hot—and can be complex
April 11, 2011
Sierra Core Retirement Fund manager David Wright talks about how to choose an absolute return fund and his strategy for achieving a long-term 10 percent return while limiting downside risk
February 17, 2011
Mandatory savings accounts could help workers prepare for retirement while backing up a shaky Social Security safety net
January 25, 2011
Confusion about the life expectancy of the Baby Boom generation bedevils fiscal planning and retirement planning
January 09, 2011
Now that baby boomers are starting to hit the official retirement age, they face a variety of financial headaches that previous generations avoided
January 05, 2011
The "golden years" of retirement are looking less promising to baby boomers because of the recent weakness in stocks, real estate, and the jobs market
December 12, 2010
Real estate values have been down so long they may be looking up, says Chris Farrell. Especially if you're patient—and inflation returns
November 14, 2010
The U.S. debt reduction commission's initial proposal gives those free-spending Baby Boomers a virtual pass on financial sacrifice, writes columnist Chris Farrell
October 07, 2010
Government efforts to lower up-front costs may also boost the number of homeowners age 62 and older seeking these equity-tapping loans
July 19, 2010
Businessweek.com's Chris Farrell says the program's shortfall is far easier to fix than Medicare or Medicaid—and smart policy could make it even stronger in the years ahead
July 16, 2010
Don Blandin, president and chief executive of the Investor Protection Trust, talks with Bloomberg's Sophie Caronello about frauds that prey on senior investors.
July 15, 2010
Workers in Germany, Spain, Italy, and the U.K. talk about their chances of receiving a state pension as governments increase the retirement age and reduce pensions to cut their budget deficits
July 15, 2010
Governments from France to Spain are making a push to raise retirement ages as a way to trim pension benefits and cut deficits
July 15, 2010
The Australian government wants investors to save conservatively, and that means no art
July 15, 2010
The 401(k) has been a failure and should be replaced with new Guaranteed Return Accounts that could be made available to all workers
July 15, 2010
As fund managers try to woo younger workers, why are few paying attention? They're overwhelmed by big debts and high unemployment
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