Retirement Investing
Spotlighted here are the latest retirement investing tips, as well as in-depth reviews and analysis of retirement investing strategies.
How much do your children or grandchildren know about your retirement plan?
By staff WriterWell, that's a good question that I hadn't given enough thought to. I'm pretty fit for my age, but you never know, do you? Since you have me thinking about, I plan to call my daughter and have a talk with her about the finances.
December 24, 2008
Big dreams, little schemesA Georgia financial advisor and registered representative pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with a scheme that victimized more than 10 clients and resulted in losses of $4.6 million. The advisor apparently convinced clients to liquidate
December 23, 2008
401(k) Withdrawal Penalty Suspended For 2009President George W. Bush has signed legislation to suspend temporarily a tax penalty for seniors who do not take a minimum withdrawal from their retirement accounts in 2009, including 401(k) accounts.
December 22, 2008
ICI president - "Dangerous" time for retirement systemRecently formulated agendas to restructure 401(k)'s in light of the economic crisis are threatening the stability of America's retirement system, Paul Schott Stevens, president and...
December 21, 2008
Some Employers Put Off 401(k) ContributionsIn response to declining sales, at least 19 large companies have suspended or reduced their matching contributions to employee 401(k) plans, Boston College's Center for Retirement Research reports.
December 18, 2008
Boomers looking for financial guidanceThe past year has been hard on boomers. Research from The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. shows keeping up with daily expenses; last year, boomers'...
December 16, 2008
Roger CrandallRoger Crandall has been appointed president and chief operating officer of MassMutual. He will be responsible for the U.S. Insurance group, Enterprise Technology Organization, and MassMutual International LLC. He continue to oversee the company's
December 12, 2008
Senate approves retirement plan reliefThe Senate yesterday suspended minimum withdrawal requirements on retirement plans, MarketWatch reports. The relief applies for one year to distributions that would have to be taken in 2009. "By making minimum withdrawals from retirement