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Investing in Retirement

Learn about investing just before and during your retirement years. What should you expect, what are your goals and where does risk enter?

Investing in and for Retirement

How you fund and maintain your retirement plan is one of the most important investing in the stock market decisions you'll make.

Tough Choices for Stock Investors Facing Retirement

Finding the right mix of stocks to other assets is especially tricky for those near or in retirement.

What to Do If You Lose Your 401(k) Match

A tough economy may force your employer to reduce or eliminate its match of your retirement plan contribution. Here's what you should do.

Can Your 401(k) Be Resurrected?

Whether you will be able to renew your 401(k) account may depend more on your age than any other factor.

The Longevity Risk Threatens Your Retirement - Don't be too Conservative with Stocks

Following a too conservative investment strategy in retirement may not protect you from outliving your money.

Time to Re-Think Role of Stocks in Retirement

Conventional wisdom is to lower your percentage of stocks and increase bonds as you approached retirement. With people living longer and the possibility of inflation, that may not be the best strategy.

Don't be too Conservative with Stocks in Retirement

There is a danger you can be too conservative in your investment strategy as you approach retirement - don't back off stocks too soon.

Don't Count on Stocks for Short-Term Goals

Stocks are not appropriate for the short term because they can be volatile.

Power of Compounding Can Be Trap for Long-Term Stock Investor

Compounding is a powerful force for building wealth, however don't fall into the trap of faulty assumptions.

Stock Investors Should Plan for Retirement Withdrawals

When it's time to switch from contributions to withdrawals from your retirement funds, look for the most tax-efficient method.

Will You Have Enough Money to Retire?

Planning for retirement requires making many assumptions. How will you know if the ones you make are correct?

Stock Investing for Retirement: Plan for Lower Returns

Investing for your retirement becomes more challenging all the time. Here's some cautions to consider.

How Much Will You Need to Retire: Will You Outlive Your Money?

Planning for retirement is challenging at best and may seem impossible at worst. However, now is the time to begin the process regardless of your age.

How Much Will You Need to Retire: Beating Inflation

Inflation is the worst enemy of retirement planning. A spike inflation can destroy your plans unless you are prepared.

How Much Will You Need to Retire: It Costs More

It is dangerous to under-estimate your expenses in retirement or to over-estimate your investing returns. How do you plan for these problems?

It's Never too Early or too Late to Start Investing for Retirement

Investing for your retirement should be a priority regardless of your age.

Do You Need Annuities in Your Retirement Plan?

Annuities offer investors options for funding their retirement that other investments don't.

Annuities as Alternative Retirement Savings Vehicles

Some stock investors use annuities to supplement retirement plans.

Annuities Offer Flexible Payout Options for Retirement Planning

Annuities offer a number of flexible payout options that make them valuable for retirement planning.

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