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From one to five, rank these retirement-planning concerns. Then see if your number-one fear is the same top fear of other readers.
SMART RETIREMENT PLANNING
Find out how automatic 401(k) plans and one-stop investing options can make saving for retirement a cinch.
We cover the fundamentals from opening an account to passing one on to your heirs.
Make the most of your peak years on the job to boost your savings and plan your exit. Plus, see our smart moves for any age.
Target-date exchange-traded funds aim to marry the low costs of ETFs with the set-it-and-forget-it ease of target-date retirement funds.
GROW YOUR NEST EGG
Use these guidelines to diversify your investments, reduce your risk and meet your savings goals.
For a couple reaching age 65, either spouse has a one-in-two chance of living beyond 92. But living longer means you'll need more money to support a lengthier retirement.
Target-retirement funds may be the best idea ever for most 401(k) investors. Still, some retirement funds are a lot better than others, says columnist Steven Goldberg.
A reader wonders whether investing in vacant property near his family's home could play a viable role in retirement planning.
SAVVY TAX STRATEGIES
You may be surprised to find that the investment strategies that worked well while you were saving for retirement could work against you when you start withdrawing your money.
Take time to weigh your options when choosing your retirement payout plan.
Instead of contributing to tax-deferred retirement savings plans that reduce your taxes, you'll start tapping those savings for income and paying taxes at your regular rate.
Instead of being hit with a big bill, heirs can now spread the taxes over a lifetime.
HEALTH CARE
Where can you find health insurance on your own before you're eligible for Medicare? And how much will it cost?
Here's how to find the best price for the coverage you need.
A law recently passed by Congress could make it easier to turn a health savings account into a pile of money to pay for medical bills down the road.
Insurance companies are rolling out new long-term-care products with a variety of innovative features. But how much coverage is enough?
MAKE YOUR MONEY LAST
Retirees have many choices, but not one of them offers the perfect solution.
If you thought saving for retirement was hard, try devising a plan to turn a heap of cash into a stream of income. Here are some strategies that can help.
Investing in longevity insurance can assure you of a steady paycheck if you live past a certain age. But are these policies worth the money?
Retirees are being lured by Ponzi schemes, unsuitable annuities and over-hyped investment returns.
Members of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors were online for a live discussion on Tuesday, January 15, and Friday, January 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern time. Wondering if your question was answered? Search the transcripts. Read the transcripts
Senior Editor Mary Beth Franklin offersten easy ways
to get your retirement savings in gear.
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Baby-boomers are reshaping retirement. Senior Editor Mary Beth Franklin explains what they're up to.
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