Know Where to Run to: The 5 Best Counties With No Extradition by Bruce Watson Jun 11th 2013 1:00PM Hong Kong is looking less and less safe for U.S. government whistleblower Edward Snowden. Here are a few other places that might be a bit more attractive for a man on the run.
It's Never a Good Time to Invest in the Stock Market by Chuck Saletta Jun 11th 2013 5:00AM Is it ever a good time to invest in stocks? Not really. Historically, there have always been good reasons to sit tight with your cash - but that doesn't mean you should.
6 Costly Retirement-Saving Setbacks - and Overcoming Them by Kiplinger Jun 11th 2013 5:00AM You can't stop life from knocking you off your feet, but you can plan for the unexpected and move forward after you're hit with retirement-saving setbacks.
5 Must-Know Facts About Reverse Mortgages by Dan Caplinger Jun 6th 2013 5:00AM Lenders are pushing reverse mortgages as a simple way for retirees to tap their home equity -- but they're not that simple. Here's what anyone considering one needs to know.
Here's What Saving $25 More a Week Can Do for Your Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 5th 2013 10:16AM We can't tell you how to invest $25 a week and turn it into a million-dollar gold mine. But we can show you how $5 a workday now can give your retirement a nice boost later.
Dear Gen X: It's Not Your Fault You Suck at Saving by Rich Smith Jun 4th 2013 5:00AM Much has been written lately about the financial plight of Generation X. But buck up, Gen Xers: Considering what we've gone through these past few decades, we're doing OK.
It's Your Last Chance to Prepare for a Comfortable Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 3rd 2013 4:19PM The Social Security Trust Funds will be empty in 20 years. After that, there'll be a big hole to fill in your retirement plan. To fill it, you'll want to start now.
When Should You File for Social Security? by FOXBusiness Jun 2nd 2013 5:00AM When it comes to maximizing Social Security benefits, it's all about timing. Take benefits as soon as you're eligible, and you could be leaving money on the table.
Slowdown in Health Spending Extends Medicare's Life by CNNMoney May 31st 2013 12:02PM A greater-than-expected slowdown in health spending has helped buy Medicare more time before it will no longer be able to pay out full benefits.
Goldman Pushes Hedge Funds for Your 401(k) by CNNMoney May 24th 2013 5:00AM Wall Street is rolling out low-minimum mutual funds that invest in hedge funds. What it means for you: the chance to lose money like a high roller.
Selling a Pension for a Lump Sum: A Bad Deal on Both Sides by Dan Caplinger May 24th 2013 5:00AM If you get a monthly pension check, but need a lot of cash now, you might be considering a pension income stream deal. Here's why you should find another way to get the money.
'Grandparent Scams' Conning Thousands of Seniors Out of Cash by CNNMoney May 23rd 2013 1:42PM Law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of increasingly common "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters impersonate a grandchild in distress, and beg for cash.
4 Common Pieces of Money Advice You Can't Afford to Follow by Selena Maranjian May 22nd 2013 12:05PM Few of us are financial experts, so when it comes to money matters, we usually welcome advice. The trouble, though, is that not all the financial advice we get is sound.
Don't Worry About Today's Retirees - but Gen X Is In Trouble by CNNMoney May 20th 2013 2:37PM It turns out that Americans in their sixties today have it better than any generation before them, but the generations behind them face a much less prosperous retirement.
401(k) Auto-Enrollment Is No Cure-All for Our Retirement Woes by Kiplinger May 17th 2013 5:00AM Employees who rely on the default 401(k) contributions set by employers may end up with nest eggs too small to support them in retirement.
Derailed! Why Your Finances Have Fallen and Can't Get Up by Dan Caplinger May 16th 2013 5:00AM Even though the stock market has recovered from the 2008 crash, many Americans still report big losses in their retirement savings, and these 'derailers' are to blame.
Understanding Medicare: The Basics from Part A to Part D by Dan Caplinger May 14th 2013 5:00AM For millions of Americans, Medicare is a major key to a secure retirement, but over the years, it's gotten increasingly complex. Here's the simple version of how it all works.
Want a Happy Retirement? Don't Guess About What You'll Need by Chuck Saletta May 10th 2013 1:48PM New research has confirmed something you probably already would have guessed: Retirement planning isn't something you can successfully leave to guesswork.
Money Lessons From Mom by Dan Caplinger May 8th 2013 5:00AM As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
Best States for Retirement Aren't the Ones You Might Think by CNNMoney May 7th 2013 5:00AM Despite its popularity with retirees, Florida may not be the best place to spend your golden years. These 10 states offer better balances of affordability and quality of life.
Want a Comfortable Retirement? Move to Australia by Catherine Baab-Muguira May 3rd 2013 1:39PM Australia is not only the home of the koala, the kangaroo, and the duck-billed platypus, but may also be home to that other rare and exotic animal: the secure retirement.
What to Do When Your Boss Stiffs Your 401(k) by Dan Caplinger May 2nd 2013 10:08AM Wondering why you haven't seen the performance you've hoped for from your 401(k) lately? A big reason may be that your employer isn't putting what it used to into the account.
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 40 by Business Insider Apr 29th 2013 2:06PM Are your ideas about growing old sabotaging your chances of living well later in life? Here are some of the worst money lies people tell themselves on the road to retirement.
Hike in Payroll Taxes Hasn't Halted Consumer Spending -- Yet by The Associated Press Apr 29th 2013 6:42AM U.S. workers' pay, already struggling to keep pace with inflation, was shrunk by an increase in Social Security taxes on Jan. 1, but consumers so far are stilling spending.
Give Your Child the Gift of a Roth IRA by Kiplinger Apr 26th 2013 10:33AM You can fund a Roth IRA account for a minor anytime during the year as long as the recipient earns at least as much as your contribution by year-end.
You're Rich! 5 Strategies for Staying That Way by Dan Caplinger Apr 25th 2013 10:04AM Rich people know it can be just as hard to hang onto your wealth as it was to earn it. Here are 5 steps you can take to avoid becoming a rags-to-riches-to-rags story.
Money Terms to Know: What Are Benchmarks? by Selena Maranjian Apr 25th 2013 10:00AM A benchmark is just a baseline for comparison, something to measure similar things against. But are you using benchmarks properly in your financial and non-financial life?
How a Single Mom of Three Scrapes by on a $40,000 Salary by Matt Brownell Apr 25th 2013 5:00AM A single mom of three shares the sacrifices she has to make and the contortions she has to undertake to make ends meet on her slim $40,000 salary, plus child support.
How Many Years of Your Salary Are 401(K) Fees Costing You? by Rich Smith Apr 24th 2013 3:10PM The financial pros all say you should invest in your company's 401(k) plan, but the fees on those investments can easily add up to a number that will shock you.
What's Next for Social Security? by Chuck Saletta Apr 24th 2013 9:40AM Lately, nearly every time the Social Security Trustees have reported on the program's health, the news has gotten worse. Here's what we can expect from their next report.
Poll: Aging Americans in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care by The Associated Press Apr 24th 2013 6:55AM Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older -- and are taking few steps to get ready, a new poll shows.
