Pension advances, federal and state authorities say, are carefully disguised loans that carry interest rates that are often many times higher than those on credit cards.
Retirement Saving
10 Rollover Misconceptions to Avoid
When you leave your employer you have several options for your 401(k) account. More »
US News - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 10:29 AM EDTCompanies Substitute Tangibles, Like Cheese, for Investments
Moving physical assets into pension plans allows companies to avoid having to come up with the cash they would otherwise need to keep their plans flush. More »
New York Times - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:27 PM EDTRetiring on CDs Not Viable
Today's low CD rates and rates on other savings vehicles could cause retirees to run out of money before they run out of life. More »
Bankrate.com - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:22 AM EDTAnswering Americans' Top Five Questions about Social Security
Want to know how to get the most from Social Security benefits? Here's some advice. More »
Reuters - Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:08 PM EDTRetirement Saving Tips for Couples
The retirement investing options open to married couples vary widely, from individual retirement accounts to employer-sponsored plans. Deciding which retirement investing vehicles are most appropriate ... More »
US News - Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:05 PM EDTDon't Fall Into These Social Security Traps
Some of the Social Security rules can be frighteningly complex. Here are six traps to avoid. More »
Bankrate.com - Fri, Apr 12, 2013 4:55 PM EDTHow Obama's Budget Impacts Retirement Savers
President Obama's 2014 budget proposal includes provisions that will significantly change Social Security, Medicare and retirement accounts. Here's a look at the retirement changes Obama is suggesting: ... More »
US News - Thu, Apr 11, 2013 10:33 AM EDTAre You a Born Retirement Saver?
A new study suggests that—at least when it comes to saving for retirement—it’s more nature than nurture. More »
MarketWatch - Tue, Apr 9, 2013 2:39 PM EDT8 money moves to make the year before you retire
As life transitions go, retirement ranks way up there among the most challenging, both financially and emotionally. More »
Bankrate.com - Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:27 PM EDTRetirement Basics: IRA or 401(k)?
There are many similarities between a 401(k) plan account and an individual retirement account (IRA). But there are also differences that can make them more difficult to understand. If you get these two ... More »
US News - Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:35 AM EDTGradual Retirement Poses Planning Challenges
Retirement planning once meant plugging a client's 65th birthday into a spreadsheet and going from there. But with more Canadians than ever saying they plan to retire gradually, financial advisers are ... More »
Reuters - Wed, Mar 27, 2013 11:36 AM EDT5 Ways to Sabotage Your Nest Egg
There are many things you can do to optimize your 401(k), other retirement accounts, and overall retirement strategy. Then there are a few things you just shouldn't do. Here are five ways to sabotage your ... More »
US News - Wed, Mar 27, 2013 11:03 AM EDT
- Loans Borrowed Against Pensions Squeeze Retirees
- How the Chained CPI Affects Social Security Payments
In his 2014 budget, President Obama proposes changing the measure of inflation used to calculate annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments from the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and ...
- Relationships And Retirement Planning
Older couples have many things to consider when it comes to financial planning, including wills and estate planning.