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March 2012
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Which bonds should I invest my retirement savings in?
Posted: 3/31/2012
USA Today Money Watch
Q: I am 77 years old and as I continue to make mandatory minimum withdrawals from my 401(k) and IRA accounts is it still wise to invest this money into municipal bond funds like Vanguard's Long Term Tax Exempt Admiral Shares? If not, what should I do?
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The Anatomy Of The Boomer Retirement Market
Posted: 3/31/2012
By Somnath Basu
Financial Advisor Magazine
They are woefully unprepared for retirement. The problem could be bigger than the 2008 financial crisis, requiring a new round of bailouts.
Beginning in 2010, the first group of boomers reached retirement age. It is now time to properly characterize this generation of Americans born between 1945 and 1964 so that advisors can truly appreciate the colossal nature of the task at hand.
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Savings can brighten dim retirement outlook
Posted: 3/30/2012
By Carolyn Bigda, special to Tribune Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
Spring has sprung, and flowers are starting to blossom. But when it comes to retirement confidence, surveys show that the same spirit of renewal is missing, even among young investors.
According to research from T. Rowe Price, 39 percent of investors ages 21 to 50 are confident about their ability to fund retirement.
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Retirement plan's basic rules still work: Cut expenses, save
Posted: 3/29/2012
By John Waggoner
USA TODAY
One morning you'll discover, to your horror, that the grizzled pre-retiree in the mirror is you. And, upon reflection, you might also realize that the old fella's retirement plan isn't exactly on track.
You could be behind in your retirement savings for any number of reasons. A layoff in the family. Two massive bear markets in 10 years. College. A sick relative. Or ? and let's be honest ? you just haven't thought about it.
Now it's time to get back on track. Is it easy? Nope. But it is possible.
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The 4 Most Important Sources of Retirement Income
Posted: 3/22/2012
U.S. News Money Associate editor Emily Brandon tells you how to get ready financially for retirement and to make your golden years the best they can be.
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