Know Where to Run to: The 5 Best Counties With No Extradition
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.
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6 Costly Retirement-Saving Setbacks - and Overcoming Them
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.
It's Your Last Chance to Prepare for a Comfortable Retirement
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.
Slowdown in Health Spending Extends Medicare's Life
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.
'Grandparent Scams' Conning Thousands of Seniors Out of Cash
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.
Retirement Game: Average 401k Balance Reaches Record High
Fidelity Investments says the average 401k balance has jumped to a record high of nearly $81,000 dollars in the first quarter. But most workers don't expect to retire at 65.
5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Money can buy happiness: The trick is spending it right, say professors Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton, authors of "Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending."
Don't Worry About Today's Retirees - but Gen X Is In Trouble
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
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.
Understanding Medicare: The Basics from Part A to Part D
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.
Money Lessons From Mom
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
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
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.
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 40
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.
Give Your Child the Gift of a Roth IRA
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
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.
How Many Years of Your Salary Are 401(K) Fees Costing You?
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?
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
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.
How a Roth IRA Could Save You $185,180 in Taxes
Adding a Roth IRA to your arsenal of retirement investing tools could save you a ton in taxes in the long run.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Retirees
Sunny. Walkable. And a low cost of living. These are the places where retirees can kick back and relax but still engage in a bustling city culture when they want it.
Americans More Financially Savvy Post-Recession, Survey Shows
The frugality and investing discipline that the 2008 financial crisis imposed on Americans appear to have led to permanent changes in spending behavior, a new survey shows.
U.S.: 19th Best Place for Retirees
For retirees hoping to live long and prosper in their golden years, the U.S. is only the 19th best place to be, according to a new index.
Wealthy Workers Are Seriously Underestimating Their Retirement Needs
More than 80 percent of workers earning $115,000 say they are prepared for retirement -- but they think they'll only need $66,000 per year to live on.
Financial Advice for the Sandwich Generation
Between "boomerang" children moving home on the one hand and financially dependent parents on the other, the Sandwich Generation could use a break -- and some sound advice.
Powerball Bounces to $600 Million: Here's Your Lottery Lowdown
Cross your fingers: Saturday's Powerball drawing could win somebody $600 million or more. But before the numbers are drawn, let's review some real-world lottery facts.
Despite Stock Market Gains, Workers Worry About Retirement
The stock market has climbed back to a record high, but workers remain pessimistic about having enough money for retirement, a survey finds.
It's Not Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement
The single most effective thing workers can do to increase their chances of having a secure and comfortable retirement is to start saving -- now.
Washington Lawmakers' Pensions: The Envy of a Nation
For all the talk you hear from Capitol Hill about running government more like a business, Congress has a retirement plan that would make any Fortune 500 executive blush.
Do We Need to Be Forced Into Saving for Retirement?
With battles raging over Social Security and millions of Americans facing underfunded retirement, are mandatory savings accounts the solution to America's retirement woes?