Retirement Savings
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Planning Social Security, Pension, & IRA Income
By: James Brumley
As Social Security and pension payouts shrink, workers will rely more on individual retirement accounts, or IRAs. Here's where retirement income will come from. more...
By: John Wu
Retirees need to decide whether or not to take a lump sum payment from their pension. In many cases, the disadvantages of a lump sum far outweigh the benefits. more...
How to Retire Without Running Out of Money
By: Mark Dennis
A challenging economy and dwindling retirement pensions have people wondering how long their retirement money can last. Investment income is more important than ever. more...
A 457b retirement plan is a tax deferred plan offered to government employees and employees of qualifying tax exempt organizations. more...
401k Hardship Withdrawal Rules
A 401k plan can be cashed out early due to financial hardship, but the IRS requires that strict guidelines be met prior to an employer approving a hardship withdrawal. more...
A 401k retirement investment plan can only be cashed out under certain circumstances and doing so may result in penalties. more...
The fear is among us. The recession may be dying, but the national deficit is looming over us like a nagging mother-in-law. Now is the time to save. more...
What to do with a Retirement Statement
By: Robin Crauthers
Many employees are contributing to their 401K plans, receiving quarterly statements, and ignoring these statements because they are uncertain of what to do. more...
Introduction to UK Defined Contribution Pensions
By: Andrew Knowles
Defined contributions pension schemes are effectively personal saving plans. Because they are used to save specifically for a pension they have specific tax advantages. more...
Introduction to Self Invested Pension Plans
By: Andrew Knowles
A self invested personal pension plan offers individuals greater control over how their pension cash is used. But it is important to take SIPP advice in advance. more...
Withdrawing From Your RRSP Before Retirement
By: Dylan Flanagan
Taking money from an RRSP before retiring is usually not a wise financial decision, but sometimes unexpected situations may arise that make it a necessary consideration. more...
Tips on How to Save for Retirement
By: Fleur Hupston
Longer life expectancy, the cost of health care and increased cost of living unfortunately means that many people will not have enough money to retire as they would like. more...
Expert Tips for Retirement Investing
Investing for retirement takes patience and persistence but it doesn't have to be difficult. Options like annuities, stocks, and home equity keep retirement funds safe. more...
Not sure where to start when it comes to retirement income planning? Figure out the best retirement investment strategies & how much income will be needed for retirement. more...
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