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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...
GAO to future retirees: Forget the Golden Years
Chris Farrell Jul 6, 2011
Comedian George Burns used to get a laugh saying, "Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed." Well, for too many future retirees it isn...
The future of retirement: Save more, work longer
Chris Farrell Sep 22, 2011
As the entitlement landscape continues to change in America, Chris Farrell explains that the future of retirement is no longer mobile homes and sunny vacation spots. It's an older employment base with smaller budgets as Americans work longer and save more.
A failing retirement system
Chris Farrell Jun 7, 2011
It's well known that many aging boomers haven't saved enough for retirement. For instance, the consultants at McKinsey & Co. estimate the...
Talking to your parents about their money
Sep 22, 2011
It's hard to talk to people about how they manage their money, especially your own parents. Learn some tips on how to start talking to aging parents about their finances and what information you should get from them.
