What's the Best Investment Mix for Retirement?

When it comes to saving for retirement, the experts are divided over the best place to put your money. Some say, despite the bear market, investors still should be buying stocks for their retirement accounts. Others say soon-to-be retirees need to focus more on reliability of income by investing conservatively in certificates of deposit or annuities.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Senior Editor Mary Beth Franklin says you should invest to preserve your income. Executive Editor Manny Schiffres recommends staying faithful to stocks. You can listen to them face off over the best way to save for retirement in this podcast. Then check out our decade-by-decade guide to getting your retirement savings back on track.