GUIDE TO RETIREMENT
Where to Cast Your Net Today
New tax laws and an improving stock market make smart retirement planning even more crucial
The Surprise Threat to Nest Eggs
Disinflation and subsequent falls in interest rates especially hurt retirees
Managing Risk: Take a Page from the Pros
RiskMetrics' cold, calculating method for balancing portfolios' risks and rewards
Home, Sweet Pot of Gold
Is it time to lock in profits from your house?
Retired--To a New Job
Working later in life yields rewards more valuable than money
Online Extra: Sleep Soundly without Stocks
Author Zvi Bodie says the safest possible approach to retirement savings is to stick closely to TIPS and I-Bonds
Planning at Your Fingertips
These software programs help you figure out your needs under different scenarios
The Trickiest Part of Retiring Early
Think you have enough cash to stop working before age 65? You'd better have a separate treasure chest for health insurance
Online Extra: Get the Most Muni for Your Money
Buy BBB or higher, use a no-load fund, and reinvest your dividends, advises fund manager Bob Pariseau -- especially for retirees
Online Extra: Playing Catch-Up Can Be Good for You
With the tax law allowing folks nearing retirement to sock away extra money finally in place, here's what you need to consider
Online Extra: Don't Spoil Your Nest Egg
Losing your job doesn't have to mean losing your retirement savings. Here's advice from S&P on how to minimize the hit
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JUNE 26, 2003
A Lesson in Saving for College
Thanks to obscure savings-plan rules, the best way to finance your kids' education may be to sock away money in your own retirement account
MAY 5, 2003
The Sickening Rise of Health Costs
If your proposed retirement budget doesn't include at least several hundred thousand dollars for medical care, you need a new plan
JAN. 23, 2003
Will Bush's Tax Plan Feed Your Nest Egg?
It depends on what actually winds up passing. So don't be in any rush to overhaul your retirement accounts. As always, plan carefully
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