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  • How to Choose the Right Retirement Financial Advisor

    Published March 07, 2013

    It can be hard to trust someone with your hard-earned money, but the truth is, most of us don’t have the knowledge and tolerance to invest wisely--especially when it comes to retirement planning. 

  • Don’t Fall Short in Your Retirement Savings

    Published February 28, 2013

    New research shows retirees are facing a major decline in their living standards in the last seven years of retirement due to inadequately funded retirement savings. Don’t let this happen to you.

  • How Boomers can Shed Debt in Retirement

    Published February 21, 2013

    Living on a fixed-income in retirement can be difficult, especially with the burden of debt. Here are tips on how to manage and reduce debt in retirement that would crimp boomers’ lifestyles.

  • Financial Planning for Newly-Single Boomers

    Published February 14, 2013

    Getting divorced later in life can impact boomers’ financial situations in a very complex manner especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts.

  • Boomers Shouldn’t Jump the Gun When it Comes to Downsizing

    Published February 07, 2013

    Downsizing in retirement hints at reducing cost, but that isn't always the case. 

  • Retirement Checklist: What to Do in 2013

    Published January 31, 2013

    As more baby boomers plan to leave the work force this year, here’s what they need to do to ensure financial security.

  • Five Tips to Make Your Retirement Cheaper

    Published January 24, 2013

    Every penny counts when you are living on a fixed-income in retirement. Here are five easy ways to shore up your budget without having to make significant lifestyle changes.

  • Tips for Boomers Dipping Their Toes Into the Tech Waters

    Published January 17, 2013

    Older boomers who missed the technology train shouldn’t feel like they can never get on board. 

  • Financial Changes in 2013 Every Boomer Needs to Know

    Published January 10, 2013

    There are many changes coming this year that will impact a boomer's budget--here's how they can plan for them.

  • End-of-Year Financial Planning Tips for Boomers

    Published December 19, 2012

    Americans are stuck in a holding pattern when it comes to their financial planning because the fate of tax breaks remains unclear as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal on the fiscal cliff. But there are some steps boomers can take before ringing in the new year to protect and enhance their finances and taxes.