Jul 21, 2006 - The earlier and more aggressively you start, the better your eventual result can be. Having a successful retirement means balancing retirement saving with your other life goals, and making retirement saving a top priority.
Jul 21, 2006 - Whether you've been saving for years or are just getting started, one fact is undeniable: to help make sure you're able to enjoy the retirement you envision, you have to not only save, but also have a plan.
Pulitzer Prize winner Hedrick Smith produced a documentary for PBS Frontline entitled, "Can You Afford to Retire?", which includes an in depth review of United's pension default and 401k plans.
Jul 21, 2006 - When creating a savings plan it's important to determine how much to save. It's also important to make sure you put your savings in the "right" accounts.
Jul 21, 2006 - To assure yourself of a successful retirement, you'll need to understand five key risks that are likely to affect your savings: longevity, health care costs, inflation, asset allocation, and withdrawal rate.
Jul 21, 2006 - As you move into and through retirement, it's particularly important that you establish specialized plans for generating reliable income to sustain you for the rest of your life.