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How To Retire If You’re Married With Children
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Paradigm Press
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 6:34 AM EDT
A recent Fidelity study found that couples entering retirement today will need $240,000 in their golden years just for healthcare expenses! And that number is sure to continue climbing.
Don’t Be A Miser In Retirement (Or Ever)
Article By:
David Merkel
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11:52 AM EDT
Assets and money are tools. They are valuable, but they are a means to an end. Use them to enjoy life, while being prudent as you do so.
One Dozen Thoughts On Dealing With Risk In Investing For Retirement
Article By:
David Merkel
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Sunday, November 1, 2015 5:36 AM EDT
Even with skilled advisers helping, retirees need to be ready for the hard choices that will come up. They should think through them earlier rather than later, and take some actions that will lower future risks.
What Congress Just Did To Social Security
Article By:
ValueWalk
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Saturday, October 31, 2015 6:19 PM EDT
Under current law, two-earner couples have the option to have one spouse file for Social Security benefits without actually claiming the money (file and suspend) while the other spouse files a restricted application for only spousal benefits.
3 Safe Monthly Dividend Stocks To Pay Your Bills In Retirement
Article By:
Tim Plaehn
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Saturday, October 31, 2015 6:12 PM EDT
The income from these three stocks, paid monthly directly into your account, is the best option for retirees to earn a consistent yield. No need to worry about daily stock gyrations as these companies deposit money into your account every month.
100 US CEOs Have Greater Retirement Assets That 116 Million Americans
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Saturday, October 31, 2015 3:08 PM EDT
The 100 largest CEO retirement funds are worth a combined $4.9 billion. That’s equal to the entire retirement account savings of 41 percent of American families - more than 50 million families and more than 116 million people.
Should Retired Investors Avoid High Yield Bonds?
Article By:
Michael Fabian
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Saturday, October 31, 2015 10:00 AM EDT
High-yield bonds have been getting shellacked this year This sector of the fixed-income market has become highly sought after by retired investors who rely on their portfolio to generate income on a monthly or quarterly basis. But should it be?
Back To Bodie And The 10/90 Portfolio?
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:56 AM EDT
A crucial component of retirement planning is determining the proper asset allocation which includes allowing for the possibility of being ahead of the game and allocating accordingly just as should be done when behind the game.
Public Pension Fund Litigation Database
Article By:
Susan Mangiero
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015 6:55 AM EDT
There is increased pressure on numerous municipalities to address the challenges associated with underfunded retirement plans, including questions about the constitutionality of benefit arrangements...
Retirees: I Did Not Buy IBM To Sell, It’s About The Dividend Income
Article By:
Chuck Carnevale
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Friday, October 23, 2015 12:40 PM EDT
Retired investors concerned with safety can dig deep by examining fundamentals such as cash flow, free cash flow and debt levels. Simply, you look for companies that have strong cash flows to support debt payments and dividend distributions.
3 Things: Bear Markets, 401k Crisis, Revisions
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Thursday, October 22, 2015 11:27 AM EDT
It has often been quoted in the media and by mainstream analysts that economic recessions are the root cause of "bear markets" in stocks. However, is that really true?
S&P 500 ETFs Vs Ex-Sector ETFs
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Zacks Investment Research
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 6:33 AM EDT
The replication of the broader U.S. market – the S&P 500 index – may be surging lately on Fed-induced optimism, but on the year-to-date frame it is still a laggard (as of October 15, 2015), having slid about 1.6%.
Retirees Beware: Here’s Why Cash May Be Your Safest Investment Right Now
Article By:
Dennis Miller
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:44 AM EDT
Don’t invest with a bank. Understand the money you have on deposit with a bank is not yours, basically you are a general creditor. While you may have FDIC insurance, there are better investment options available.
Are Negative Interest Rates Coming To The US?
Article By:
Macro Investor
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:24 AM EDT
The United States government recently issued a 0% interest 3 month bond. Are negative rates next?
The Best Way To Reinvest Your Dividends For Retirement
Article By:
Chuck Carnevale
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Saturday, October 17, 2015 6:50 PM EDT
Reinvesting your dividends received from high-quality dividend growth stocks is a great, relatively conservative and proven way to build wealth over the long term. Accumulating additional shares can provide an increasing stream of income.