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Don't Let Bad Math Ruin Your Retirement

Wed, 25/07/2007 - 11:58 by Tim Hanson

Congratulations -- you're a stock market genius! During a lifetime of smart investments, you scraped and saved your way to a portfolio worth more than $1 million.

Now you're 55 and ready to retire to a sunny island, take the occasional trip to see the grandkids, and still have plenty in the bank to tip the caddies when they help you birdie that par 5.

The Sleepwalking Millionaire

Tue, 24/07/2007 - 09:55 by Shannon Zimmerman
A million dollars seems like a lot of money because, well, it is a lot of money. Thing is, racking up that sum isn't nearly as difficult as most folks imagine. Indeed, after putting just a few sound financial principles into action, you can basically sleepwalk your way to financial independence.

Prepare to Un-Retire

Thu, 19/07/2007 - 09:54 by Selena Maranjian

If you're imagining that once you wave goodbye to your pointy-headed boss and head off into the sunset, you'll live out the rest of your life in blissful retirement, think again. That's not how it's working for many people.

Earn More From Your Retirement Savings

Thu, 12/07/2007 - 06:22 by Dan Caplinger

Income investors constantly search for the best yields they can find. At the same time, they have to be careful not to take on risk that will threaten their entire investment.

Goldilocks and Your Retirement

Wed, 04/07/2007 - 07:15 by Dan Caplinger

Finding the right balance in managing investments is a challenge for all of us. Neglecting your portfolio can hurt your chances for a prosperous retirement. Sometimes, though, paying too much attention can cause just as much damage.

Why You'll Have a Worry-Free Retirement

Mon, 02/07/2007 - 22:26 by Tim Hanson

What a load off, huh?

According to a recent study by Towers Perrin reported in The Wall Street Journal, "The pension plans of Fortune 100 companies ended 2006 with 102.4% of the assets needed to pay pensions indefinitely." That's right ... indefinitely.