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U.S. pension liabilities could grow
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 22, 2011
This week, the Federal Reserve might say it'll push long-term interest rates even lower. That means U.S. pension funds could make even less than they already are.
Retirement at risk
Chris Farrell Aug 31, 2011
Saving for retirement is hard, especially for younger workers just starting out on their careers and their low-income peers. Wages are stagnant and...
Low interest rates bad for savers
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
The Great Recession shocked many Americans into saving more money, but unfortunately, they aren't getting much of a return on those savings.
Social Security, by the generations
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jul 22, 2011
Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at what role Social Security will have for the different generations of her own family.
Retiring in an emerging market
Chris Farrell Jul 21, 2011
For a number of near-retirees the prospect of moving overseas after saying goodbye to workmates for the last time is alluring....
Money, retirement and singles
Chris Farrell Jul 14, 2011
How are Americans doing when it comes to being financially prepared for retirement? Lately, the answer seems to be, not well....
Delaying Social Security
Chris Farrell Jul 13, 2011
Question: My wife will be entering retirement in about a year at 64 1/2 and I will follow soon after. We have about 200k in Roths, 500k in taxable...
Retirees need to save, too
Chris Farrell Jul 12, 2011
The economic news has been bleak for retirees and near-retirees over the past decade: Two recessions and two bear markets. The Standard & Poor...
Workers are saving less in auto-enrollment 401(k) programs
Sep 22, 2011
An analysis shows that the default saving percentage in auto-enrollment 401(k) programs isn't the best for everyone.
Preparing for early retirement
Chris Farrell Jul 6, 2011
Question: Hello, I am e-mailing to get advice on my Mother's upcoming retirement. She is 53 and has worked at Publix Supermarkets which is a...
