As an economist, pulling punches isn’t in my DNA. So, I’ll be blunt: For most Americans, early retirement isn’t just a decision to take the longest vacation of their lives — ...
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OK, so it’s not exactly “fun.” But a new report says retirees who convert their savings into guaranteed lifetime annuities effectively double the amount they are willing to ...
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You read the headlines every day just like I do – headlines about what the markets might do. Will they rise? Will they crash? Will we have another ...
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Just one in four Americans aged 45 to 54 is aiming to retire at 65, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The rest are split between ...
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If the stock market’s recent swings have you more than a little nervous, to sleep better at night, here are some do’s and don’ts for these volatile times. ...
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The last year has had the world focused on COVID-19 and its implications not only on how we live day-to-day, but potentially on how we may live in ...
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Federal retirees will see the largest annual increase in benefits payments in 40 years in 2022, as the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that the annual Social Security ...
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If you’re a buy-and-hold investor with a long time horizon, it’s helpful not to focus too much on shorter-term total returns. Despite ups and downs from year to ...
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There is still time to improve your retirement finances in the years leading up to retirement. By reviewing how much you have saved and thinking about how much ...
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