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The could-be-worse economy
David Brancaccio Nov 29, 2011
The monthly consumer confidence number came out today and it was up -- way up -- from last month. On a scale of 100, the November number was 56, compared with October's 41. That's the biggest one-month jump since 2003.
Getting Personal: Money and your parents
Tess Vigeland Nov 25, 2011
Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell answer listeners' personal finance questions.
Waiting on Social Security
Chris Farrell Nov 23, 2011
My husband switched 7 years ago to a job for which he does not contribute to Social Security. ... Does the age at which he retires affect the amount of Social Security he will receive? He no longer contributes to it and cannot build it up any longer. Thank you! DeDe, Cincinnati, OH
Working toward financial flexibility
Chris Farrell Nov 22, 2011
I max out contributions to my workplace 401K and a traditional IRA (I no longer qualify for a Roth). Should I be doing more to save for retirement? Are there other retirement vehicles available to me or should I continue investing in non-retirement accounts (e.g., direct purchase of mutual funds and/or stocks through my brokerage account)? Sandra, Silver Spring, MD
Getting Personal: Social Security checks, choosing how to save
David Lazarus Nov 18, 2011
Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland and David Lazarus, consumer columnist for The Los Angeles Times answer listener questions.
So much for the golden years
Paddy Hirsch Nov 17, 2011
Most Americans believe their retirement won’t come early or be particularly comfortable.
Retirees will get a 3.6% benefit hike
Chris Farrell Oct 19, 2011
Its official: the Social Security Administration says beneficiaries will get a 3.6% increase for 2012--the first since 2009.
Senior citizens will get a bump in Social Security payments
Steve Chiotakis Oct 25, 2011
The government announced that it will increase Social Security payments to offset the rising cost of living in America. Will it be enough to help senior citizens?
Go for it
Chris Farrell Oct 18, 2011
Question: I am planning on retiring from Federal government with a pension of about $19,500 at age 60. I have $300,000 in savings and I will...
