There’s More to Retirement Than Sitting on a Nest Egg
Last July, Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, issued a report called “The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It.” In it, he...
View Article7 Facts About the Retirement Crisis You Can’t Ignore
If you ask around, most people will say that there’s a retirement problem in the United States. In fact, surveys suggest that 92 percent of people believe there is a retirement crisis in America. Last...
View ArticleFord: Finally Navigating a Narrowing Pension Fund
In a great turn of events for General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford Motors (NYSE:F), more and more evidence is coming forward that the two U.S. automakers are finally beginning to break free of their...
View ArticleAT&T Green Lit for $9.5B Pension Contribution?
AT&T’s (NYSE:T) move to contribute up to $9.5 billion in preferred equity to its pension plan, thus freeing up cash and lowering its tax bill, was given a tentative go-ahead by the U.S. Department...
View ArticleWhat Everybody Should Know About Retirement Planning
There’s more to retirement than sitting on a nest egg, especially if you’re just getting into the game. Many people find it difficult or impossible to pay into a retirement account while raising a...
View ArticleHow Are Americans Saving for Retirement?
Despite the rebound in home prices and new all-time nominal highs in the stock market, many Americans are looking at an unpleasant retirement, if they even make it that far; according to the Employee...
View Article4 Things to Do If Your 401k Fees are Out of Control
Investing in a 401k is critical to financial success after one’s employed life ends. Getting the most value of your dollar is key, and having an employer give generous contribution matches is also of...
View ArticleCan Obama’s myRA Help Americans Avoid a Retirement Crisis?
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68751915@N05/ President Barack Obama is apparently as sick and tired of Congress as the American public is. Calling out the legislature for its destructive...
View ArticleTaxes: How to Keep What You Earn and Get Paid to Do It
Ah yes, tax season; when accountants across the country are called upon to assist millions of Americans with their taxes. In the last few years, a nice investment could have been made in companies...
View ArticleWarning: 4 Signs Your 401(k) Is Being Shortchanged
Source: Thinkstock There shouldn’t be anything confusing when it comes to your 401(k). It should be clear to you how much you’re contributing, the rate of return, and any fees that are being charged...
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