Mission Retirement from AARP has five segments that emphasize
everyone's personal responsibility to save for retirement, the
benefits of tax-advantaged savings opportunities, the importance of
making the right retirement decisions, and options for managing your
assets in retirement.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
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Video Shorts
How much should you save for retirement? Is 5% enough to
save for retirement? Is 10% better?
Traditional IRA or Roth IRA? Learn the pros and cons of
both IRA types to help you with this investment decision.
Index funds or active funds? To help you decide whether to
invest in index funds or actively managed funds.
Overlooking fund costs.
High fund costs can eat away at your returns. This video can help
you avoid this pitfall.
Ignoring asset allocation. Find out why the right mix of
stocks, bonds, and cash is essential.
Chasing performance and timing the markets. Timing may prevent you from reaching your financial goals.
Money Talks News
401K Strategy.
If you're throwing a few bucks in the company 401k, that's a great
way to save, but we'll tell you how to earn even more for your
retirement.
Roth or
Regular? 401k Plans. If you put money in any retirement
accounts, you probably have a choice between traditional and Roth:
Traditional plans give you deductions now...a Roth offers tax-free
money when you retire. But which is best?
Investing vs. Paying Credit Card Debt. If you carry a
balance on one or more credit cards, you're not alone: according to
the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly
half of American families also have some sort of bank savings
accounts. If you have savings, should you use that money to pay off
your credit cards?
Cars Lease or Buy?
If you're in the market for a new car, one of your first decisions
will be whether to buy or lease. Which is the better option?
Paying Down Mortgage vs Investing Your Money. You've got a little
extra cash coming in...do you invest it, or would it be smarter to
pay extra on your mortgage?
How To Save
More Money. You know you made yourself a promise to to do
better both physically and financially this year. Well, we've got
some tips to beef up that bank account.
Lending Money to Family: The Legal Way. There are few people who
haven't considered a loan from a family member. But before you tread
this potentially perilous path, consider getting some outside help.
You should have a will, even if you don't have money or you're
really young. Can you get one without shelling out big bucks, or
even going to a lawyer?
Cutting Debt Tips From Pros, Was one of your resolutions to pay
off some debt this year? Secrets to pay off that debt from some of
the pros
Ben Stein Talks Retirement.
Part 1 Ben Stein outlines basic steps to begin
the retirement planning process, from the use of retirement planning
calculators to tips on finding a financial advisor.
Part 2 Retirement Income: How Much and How Do I Get It?
Ben Stein gives guidance on the estimated amount of retirement
savings the average couple will need, and highlights key investment
tools to bolster retirement savings.
Part 3 Variable Annuities and Retirement Income Ben Stein
underscores the benefits of variable annuities as part of a
comprehensive retirement plan, including his own family's positive
experience using annuities to generate guaranteed retirement income.
Wall Street Journal
Ben Stein: Top Retirement Savings Mistakes, Author, actor and
economist Ben Stein speaks to WSJ's Terri Cullen about mistakes to
avoid in saving for retirement, the pitfalls of lavish spending and
why he's bearish on bonds.
Leveraging Stock Savings During Retirement, Personal finance
columnist Jonathan Clements answers a reader's question about the
best way best way to get savings out of the stock market upon
retirement.
Reasons to Diversify Your Portfolio, Personal Finance columnist
Jonathan Clements responds to a 34-year-old reader's question about
sinking all of his retirement savings into stocks.
Portfolio Management for Married Couples, Personal finance
columnist Jonathan Clements answers a reader's question about how to
manage a portfolio when you are married. He says managing the
portfolio jointly is tax efficient.
When to Claim Social Security, Personal finance columnist
Jonathan Clements answers a reader's question about claiming social
security. He says half of Americans claim social security at 62, the
earliest age to claim, which could be a big mistake.
Investing a Large Lump Sum, Personal Finance columnist Jonathan
Clements answers a reader's email about investing a large lump sum.
He says while investing all your money at once on average will net a
larger sum, you risk the money if the market declines.
Finding the Best Investment Mix, Personal Finance columnist
Jonathan Clements answers a reader's question about characterizing
his pension when considering his portfolio and finding the best
investment mix.
Considering Bi-Weekly Mortgage Plans, Personal finance columnist
Jonathan Clements answers a reader's email about signing up for a
bi-weekly mortgage plan, which can save a homeowner thousands of
dollars in interest. However, bi-weekly plans pose a few problems,
he says.
Places To Retire
Retirement in Panama
Thomasville Georgia
Health
Baby Boomer Women Hardest Hit by Pelvic Health Conditions A new
report released today by the National Women's Health Resource Center
(NWHRC) reveals for the first time the high prevalence of pelvic
health conditions among women in the United States at least
one-third of all women (about 35 million) will be treated for a
pelvic health condition by the age of 60, with the onset of these
conditions highest among Baby Boomers.
Baby Boomers & Heart Disease
10 Million To Get Alzheimer's, A report from the Alzheimer's
Association projects that 10 million baby boomers will get
Alzheimer's. Dr. Emily Senay speaks with Russ Mitchell about the
prognosis.
Synthetic Hormones & Cancer, Dr. Emily Senay speaks
with Russ Mitchell about evidence from a new study, showing a link
between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer.
New Hips and Knees with Less Recovery Time, Health Report - Ever
have stiffness in the joints? Ever limp when you walk? What if we
told you your pain could be eliminated in 48 hours.
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