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Retirement planning, in a financial context, refers to the allocation of finances for retirement. This normally means the setting aside of money or other assets to obtain a steady income at retirement.
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Between inflation and consistently pitiful yields, retirement planning has become a Herculean task.
Investment is tough when working with low returns. But there's a bigger problem on the horizon -- a large majority of baby boomers on the cusp of retirement won't have enough assets to last them for the duration.In order to get a better understanding of retirement planning in a weak economy, we asked John Moore, associate professor of finance and economics at Walsh College, to provide us with some insight. As a frequent radio and television guest, he has served as an expert on Detroit Public Television as well as at the Economic and Business Historical Society annual conference.Has the current economic situation changed retirement planning for baby boomers?I believe the answer is yes. Returns from equities over the past dozen years have been disappointing by historical standards. Unfortunately, the near-term future of capital markets remains unclear due to the slow growth of the American...Are you an American investor who is tired of the uncertainties and corruption on Wall Street? Wouldn't it be more logical to protect yourself from all of the downsid...
As a result of Wall Street propaganda and doublespeak, the investing public is at a huge disadvantage when navigating the markets. From sea to shining sea, broker de...
"The Boomer" is a column written for adults nearing retirement age and those already in their "golden years." It will also promote reader interaction by posting e-ma...
If you use the calculator on the Social Security Administration's website to determine your projected Social Security benefits during retirement, you'll get three da...
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is often a low-cost way to diversify your portfolio. However, that doesn't mean they are without drawbacks. Here are some o...
This is a post from staff writer Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool . Robert is. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the adviser for The Motley Fool's Rule Yo...
Usually, when people talk about someone "going through a stage" they are talking about a 2-year-old or a teen. But there's another age at which people go through a k...
Dear Dr. Don, My son needs to borrow $25,000 for a down payment on his first house. I have about $40,000 in liquid assets from certificates of deposit, bank savings ...
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American college students are laden with credit cards, use them frequently, and have no idea what they are doing. Consequently, they are swamped with debt -- and the...
George Castineras answers common retirement questions
Loomis, Sayles & Co. Vice Chairman Dan Fuss on the steps to investing to build your family’s finances.
Do You Need an Excuse?Like the proverbial grasshopper, some people neglect to save for retirement and have plenty of excuses to justify their lack of foresight.Every...
Leaving a job can be a big transition, and, as you pack your belongings and prepare for new opportunities, there's a valuable asset you can't leave behind: your 401(...
After putting in work for years, your business has finally taken off. You're a young company, still in growth mode, and you're hoping you have everything covered. Bu...
Workers can now access their Social Security data in just a few keystrokes thanks to a new feature on the Social Security Administration's website.As of May 1, visit...
With traditional safety nets such as company pensions and Social Security dwindling, many of the 78 million baby boomers are left trying to answer one question: "Who...
CMA senior director of marketing research Karen Stump on the CMA study on country music fans and finances.
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