Retirement Planning

AIM FOR DEBT-FREE RETIREMENT

AIM FOR DEBT-FREE RETIREMENT

MICHELLE SINGLETARY | August 25, 2011

     WASHINGTON -- During one of my recent online discussions, a lot of people had thoughts about retirement. One had me laughing...

Military Families Reassessing Retirement Plans In Face of DoD Overhaul, First Command Reports

Military Families Reassessing Retirement Plans In Face...

August 22, 2011

FORT WORTH, Texas – A far-reaching plan to radically overhaul the Pentagon’s traditional retirement system is generating considerable...

Ask Liz: Should I Open an IRA?

Ask Liz: Should I Open an IRA?

Liz Weston | July 11, 2011

Dear Liz: I am 25 and work part time while I finish my bachelor's degree. Most of my family thinks the amount I could contribute to a retirement...

The Golden Years Deferred

The Golden Years Deferred

Michelle Singletary | July 06, 2011

WASHINGTON -- I’ve been looking forward to retirement since I worked for that first manager who got on my nerves decades ago.      But...

Investing and the Trust Factor

Investing and the Trust Factor

Michelle Singletary | June 16, 2011

WASHINGTON -- I frequently find myself in a debate with a dear friend about the slew of surveys concerning the financial behavior of African-Americans.  When...

Understanding National Guard & Reserve Retirement Income

Understanding National Guard & Reserve Retirement Income

Courtesy of USAA | March 31, 2011

If you serve the nation in the Guard or Reserves, you have the opportunity to qualify for guaranteed retirement income. Adding Up the Points While...

Why You Need a Financial Planner Before Retirement

Why You Need a Financial Planner Before Retirement

Liz Weston | March 22, 2011

Dear Liz: How important is it to have a financial planner to help me plan for my retirement? I am 43. I must admit that trusting someone with...

The Retirement Realities

The Retirement Realities

Michelle Singletary | March 22, 2011

WASHINGTON -- Two just-released surveys find that a record number of workers have lost faith in their ability to afford retirement.  The...

Ask Liz. Am I on Track for Retirement?

Ask Liz. Am I on Track for Retirement?

Liz Weston | December 21, 2010

Dear Liz: I work for a small company that doesn't offer the benefits large companies do, such as a 401(k) retirement account. My husband is a...

Should I borrow from my 401K to help my son with college?

Should I borrow from my 401K to help my son with college?

Liz Pulliam Weston | September 29, 2010

Dear Liz: I'm facing the end of child support and need to finance my son's college education, plus I have some home maintenance costs looming....