As an older adult, you have probably reached the milestone of retirement. To make your retirement dollars stretch as far as possible, it is particularly important that you sacrifice wants for needs. Good money management can help you live within your means. |
Retirement plans have been front page news in the past few years, mostly in negative ways. Polaroid retirees watched their pensions disappear. Enron employees were prodded to put their retirement money into Enron stock, and you know what happened to that. Then there are General Motors's current problems. By Barbara Mende |
It's hard to save for retirement when you have a young family. Here are some things to consider. |
Whether you plan to spend your retirement years traveling, starting a new part-time career or visiting your grandchildren, you'll need money to ensure security. But the question is - how much? |
From paying down debt to renovating your home, there are smart ways to put your tax refund to work for you. |
You're ready to enjoy your retirement and your hard-earned savings. The good news is that today's seniors live longer in retirement than the previous generation - on average, to age 78 for men and 82 for women, according to federal government estimates. The flip side of that equation is that you probably need more retirement savings than previous generations. |
Giving your retirement plan a checkup when your kids move out of the house can help you stay on course for a comfortable future. |
 | It's up to you when saving for retirement, since Social Security alone won't provide enough income for you to live comfortably. Managing taxes and risk are the keys to growing your retirement savings. By Thomas Bowen |
Saving for your retirement when you are short on cash is not easy if you have to deal every month with money problems for paying your bills. "Difficult" doesn't mean impossible and it is necessary to investigate some possibilities for a good savings plan for your retirement. |
Conventional wisdom says that you can't save enough for retirement. Considering that Americans are living longer and are rarely given guaranteed pensions from employers, it certainly makes sense to save sufficient funds to ensure a long, comfortable retirement. |
