Alessandra Malito
From MarketWatch:
When you should — and shouldn’t — invest in a Roth 401(k): More employers are offering Roth options for their 401(k) plans than ever before, and it’s one way to enjoy tax-free benefits in retirement… if you strategize properly.
I’m 50 and considering an early retirement. I want a vibrant place with moderate-left demographics where I can stretch out my savings: Not sure where to live in retirement but have some ideas for what you’d like in your new neighborhood? Ask MarketWatch.
A looming crackdown on a popular retirement tax strategy has some investors worried: Congress has been eyeing changes to Roth IRAs, but Americans may still have time before anything is done.
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More in retirement news:
Will saving in an IRA alone shortchange you in retirement? ( Fox Business )
Retired teachers in California struggle to make ends meet with no access to Social Security ( KTVU )
How to start planning for retirement in your 20s ( GOBankingRates )
Portable retirement account bill proposed by Congressmen ( InvestmentNews )
Divorce can devastate women’s retirement savings. Here’s how to rebuild ( CNBC )
The high-end retirement homes aimed at wealthy boomers ( Financial Times )
Research and Insight:
Boomers face this risk in retirement: Here’s how to avoid it ( Yahoo! Finance )
Retirees using the internet get a boost to cognitive function ( The Hill )
State pensions reach highest funded level in 13 years ( Chief Investment Officer )
The key to an enriching retirement ( Morningstar )
Social Security: Time for an update? ( Center for Retirement Research at Boston College )
To share with your family, friends and clients:
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Why this fund combination is better than the S&P 500
When it comes to retirement security we’re… No 17
5 things everyone should know about Social Security
Congress saves a controversial tax ‘loophole’ What will you call home when you’re older? The ultimate guide to housing in later life
