How to use annuities in a low-rate environment

[at MarketWatch] - In a low-rate environment, deciding if annuities are right for your retirement scenario can be a tough decision, Andrea Coombes writes in her Ways and Means column. If you buy an annuity now, you lock ...

Is the 4 Percent Rule Viable?

[at SmartMoney] - Is the 4 Percent Rule Viable?

New Annuity Rules for 401(k)s

[US News & World Report] - The federal government is trying to make it easier for workers to buy annuities with their retirement savings. The Treasury Department issued several new regulations last week aimed at encouraging retirement ...

Retirement in an Era of Long Life

[at TheStreet] - We have an unprecedented opportunity to rethink work and retirement altogether.

10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot

[US News & World Report] - Retirees aren't moving to new places as often as they have in the past. Just 3 percent of people age 65 and older relocated between 2010 and 2011, according to recently released Census Bureau data. "Their ...

How to Choose the Right Annuity for You

[at Kiplinger] - A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper.

Borrowing from a 401(k) to Make a Down Payment

[at Kiplinger] - Make sure you understand the rules and risks before tapping your retirement savings to pay for a home.

Make the Most of Social Security

[at Kiplinger] - Consider these moves to maximize your benefits.

Know Your Target-Date Fund’s Retirement Strategy

[at Kiplinger] - Avoid a nasty surprise by knowing your retirement fund’s strategy.

6 surprising IRA investment options

[Bankrate.com] - Retirement » 6 Surprising IRA Investment Options Looking for alternatives 1 of 8 Find the best CD IRA yieldMost people think of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and the like when deciding where to invest their ...

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