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Being cautious in the face of opportunity
Apr 2, 2011
Susanna Wilson, the 70-year-old dressmaker interviewed for our series, Money Through the Ages, says she was overwhelmed by orders from listeners who heard her story of living without retirement. Now she gets advice on managing a growing business.
A big money decision before retirement
Tara Siegel Bernard Sep 22, 2011
Most people want to kick back and relax in their 60s, but Tess Vigeland and the New York Times' Tara Siegel Bernard about one couple who are considering investing in and running a motel, instead of retiring.
What to do when you haven't saved enough for your 70s
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
The 70s are often when people are sitting back and enjoying the fruits of decades of labor. But many older Americans haven't saved enough for their golden years and are barely clinging on.
The financially fabulous 40s
J.D. Roth Mar 25, 2011
Commentator J.D. Roth talks about why he's feeling optimistic and financially secure about his future.
Waking up to financial realities in your 30s
Paul Sullivan Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland talks to the New York Times' Paul Sullivan about the new set of financial responsibilities people in their thirties face.
Looking to the financial future in your 50s
Carmen Wong Ulrich Sep 22, 2011
Personal finance journalist Carmen Wong Ulrich discusses planning your financial future in your 50s using the example of Marina Sturm, a professor and musician who is looking to organize her finances.
Financial planning to live 'til 95 and beyond
Denby Brandon Sep 22, 2011
Financial planner Denby Brandon discusses money issues for people in their 80s and how to plan for your retirement.
Fargo, Pittsburgh make "Best Retirement Places" list
Katharine Crnko Nov 24, 2011
When considering places to retire to, one usually thinks of warmer climates -- like Florida and Arizona. Not Nebraska and North Dakota.
But ac...
6 steps to figuring out your retirement number
Chris Farrell Mar 24, 2011
Do you have enough set aside to retire? How much will you need to live on when you stop working? Brett Arends of the Wall Street Journal tackles...
Getting paid to take care of mom and dad
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 22, 2011
There are millions of caregivers in this country who look after an older family member - and a growing number of them is getting paid to do the job. Elder law attorneys have been drawing up more contracts that deal with how to care for mom or dad, and get compensated.
