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How to spend your money in retirement the intelligent way
Saving money for retirement is almost pointless if you don't have a plan to spend it wisely
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Social Security's new report has a clear message
The 2014 annual report puts it in no uncertain terms: Congress must come up with a long-term financing plan -- soon
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How to spend your money in retirement the intelligent way
Saving money for retirement is almost pointless if you don't have a plan to spend it wisely
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Does an income annuity belong in your 401(k)?
Treasury and the IRS have issued guidelines aimed at encouraging their use, but problems might outweigh any benefits
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Retirement costs that won't be rising in 2015
Premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part B are staying put, and the government is crediting Obamacare for that
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How to plan for retirement when your spouse won't
There are few things more frustrating than having a partner who won't help with retirement planning -- here's how to take the reins
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Is your "healthstyle" helping or hurting you?
A healthy and happy retirement depends on your habits and approach to life -- don't be your own worst enemy
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Why there is a gender gap in retirement savings
According to one study, women only have an average $78,000 in company retirement accounts versus $121,000 for men
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5 signs you can retire early
Do you dream about the possibility of early retirement? Maybe you don't have to wait as long to retire as you think
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How much longer might you live? Think again
This is a critical step in retirement planning, but most people will fall prey to two common mistakes in estimating it
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Should you take a pension buyout?
Accepting the offer of a lump-sum pension payment isn't always the best choice -- the right move depends on your situation
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Why so many workers retire earlier than planned
At least 49 percent report doing so, citing several different reasons, not all of them positive -- here's how to protect yourself
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How best to generate lifetime retirement income?
Here's a way to help you decide which approach to take for one of your most important retirement planning decisions
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6 football strategies you can use to retire rich
The same basic principles that win football games can be applied to your savings strategy as well
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Baby boomers face doctor shortage
Despite the country's aging population, America's health system is low on physicians who focus on age-related diseases
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Why caregivers face extra retirement hurdles
Saving for retirement is a daunting undertaking, let alone while simultaneously supporting a parent
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Half of Americans aren't in a retirement plan
Participation numbers paint a stark picture for many workers, and that means trouble for the economy as a whole
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Do you want to live beyond age 75?
A prominent medical ethicist makes a powerful case for dying "promptly." Here are the counterarguments. Where do you stand?
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Why 80 percent of women take Social Security too early
By taking Social Security benefits too early, many leave big money on the table -- see how much it pays to wait
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