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Heading towards fiscal health
David Lazarus Aug 31, 2012
David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.
Housing, jobs and retirement stay on voters' minds
David Gura Aug 31, 2012
Undecided voters in Florida and North Carolina share what their greatest concerns are in the upcoming election.
AARP study: Americans over 50 worry for future
Jeff Horwich Aug 9, 2012
As many young adults struggle with finding a job and paying off student loans, and as families across the country work to pay off their mortgage, another group of people is even more worried about the future: those close to retirement.
The 401(k) system doesn't work
Teresa Ghilarducci Jul 27, 2012
Many Americans are unprepared for retirement -- and an economics professor believes government intervention is necessary to create a viable retirement system.
Americans getting risky with their 401(k)s
Tess Vigeland Jul 20, 2012
Americans are trying to recoup losses from the recession by gambling with their retirement accounts.
NBA seeks to protect players' nest eggs
Mark Garrison Jul 17, 2012
Many pro athletes squander their fortunes. To prevent financial flame-outs, the NBA will enroll players in a retirement plan.
CalPERS earnings fall flat
Bob Moon Jul 17, 2012
The nation's largest public pension fund got just a one percent annual return on its investments, well below the 7.5 percent the California Public Employees' Retirement System had projected for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
'Stay-tirement' instead of retirement
Chris Farrell Jul 13, 2012
Rethinking our expectations for the "Golden Years."
Emergency fund in retirement
Chris Farrell Jun 29, 2012
Your most recent program discussed the amount and kind of emergency funds needed for people working. My question is what those of us who are retired should consider for emergency funds. William, Schenectady, NY
Judging how well you're doing with retirement savings
Chris Farrell Jun 1, 2012
I am very lost and uncertain of our financial road to retirement. Our company doesn't offer defined payment retirement; it is all up to individual and 401(k). The company does match 3 percent. I am married and we have been working for 14 years now and have combined liquid assets (401(k), outside investment account, savings) of about $400,000, plus home equity of $100,000 on a good day. What shape are we in on our road to retirement? Thanks much. Martin, Chicago, IL
