Retirement

 

Roth Rules for Retirees: When to Rollover

9:00 am, November 12, 2009

To rollover or not to rollover: That’s the question for millions of people who change jobs or retire in any given year.

 

Pension Plus 401k: Best of Both Worlds?

2:30 pm, November 10, 2009

There are some alternatives to a 401(k) or a pension plan. One that may be available in January offers a pension-like retirement benefit and a 401(k).

 

The IRA Requirement You Can Skip

9:18 am, November 04, 2009

Investors over 70 can opt out of the required minimum distribution this year. Is this the best option for you?

 

Roth Rules for Retirees: Prepare for Conversion

10:51 am, November 03, 2009

It could pay to keep a chunk of cash on the sidelines this year. You may want it to convert a traditional IRA or similar plan to a tax-free Roth IRA.

 

Another $10K Hit to Your Social Security?

11:45 am, October 27, 2009

The government won't give cost of living increases next year, eroding the effect of compound interest.

 

Best Places to Un-Retire

11:02 am, October 23, 2009

No one wants to give up their retirement, but if you have to, this is how.

 

Retire Now or Later?

6:40 am, October 21, 2009

How can you best take advantage of Social Security retirement payments?

 

You Need $338,000 to Retire

11:30 am, October 15, 2009

If you’re itching to retire, let’s hope you’ve been saving your pennies, because life after work ain’t cheap.

 

Cost of Living Increase Nixed for Social Security

9:53 am, October 15, 2009

There will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975.
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IRA: Traditional or Roth? video

1:51 pm, October 14, 2009

Greg Daugherty, a blogger for Consumer Reports, tells Alix Steel the benefits of Roth and traditional IRAs. Which is best for you?