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7/18/2014 - Bull market sends 401(k)s soaring to record highs (USA Today)

The bull market has sent 401(k) retirement plan balances soaring to record highs, according to an analysis by Fidelity Investments released today. Read the full article at USA Today.

7/16/2014 - Top 3 Retirement Issues Not About Money (FinancialAdvisor)

Although finances are often a focus during retirement years, only 5 percent say being financially secure is the key to keeping a positive outlook on life, the survey says. The top three factors contributing to a positive outlook are faith or spirituality (25 percent), a loving family (15 percent) and keeping a positive attitude (14… Read more 7/16/2014 - Top 3 Retirement Issues Not About Money (FinancialAdvisor)

7/16/2014 - Yes, there is a retirement savings shortfall (MarketWatch)

In an article in National Affairs, Andrew Biggs, of the American Enterprise Institute and Sylvester Schieber, an independent pension consultant and former chairman of the Social Security Advisory Board, question whether we are, in fact, facing a pensions crisis. Read the full article at MarketWatch.

7/14/2014 - 5 Money Worries Every Boomer Woman Understands (DailyFinance)

As a financial adviser, I hear firsthand what boomer women worry about. Of course, all women are not alike: We have unique lifestyles, careers and aspirations. Still, getting older seems to yield surprisingly similar financial worry-lists for us. Here is a list of the top five fears that my clients bring me, and some ideas… Read more 7/14/2014 - 5 Money Worries Every Boomer Woman Understands (DailyFinance)

7/13/2014 - Many workers put off retirement, take 'encore' jobs (San Jose Mercury News)

After Fred Wallace was laid off from a high-paying job in 2011, the 56-year-old knew the odds of landing a comparable position were slim. Wallace is among millions of older Americans launching professional second acts revolving around some form of public service. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, encore careers have caught on among… Read more 7/13/2014 - Many workers put off retirement, take 'encore' jobs (San Jose Mercury News)

7/12/2014 - Retirement worry spans the globe (The Economist)

Worrying about retirement income is a global phenomenon, not just an American one. The Economist takes a look at the worldwide effort to provide products aimed at greater retirement security, noting that all involve trade-offs. Read the full article at The Economist.

7/10/2014 - Worrying, but failing to save for retirement (BenefitsPro)

It’s no wonder Americans are stressed. Almost three-quarters of the working population (74 percent) is losing sleep over worries that they may not be able to afford to retire. Read the full article at BenefitsPro.

7/9/2014 - 7 market myths that make investors poorer (MarketWatch)

Financial markets are complex dynamic systems, populated by irrational and biased participants. Because of this, we have a tendency not only to misunderstand how the financial markets function, but we tend to buy into myths that often harm our financial well-being. Read the full article at Market Watch. 

7/8/2014 - How to Factor Medical Expenses Into Your Retirement Plan (U.S. News & World Report)

With retirees’ share of health care costs rising, it’s more important than ever to plan for these expenses in retirement. Read the full article at U.S. News & World Report. 

7/7/2014 - Many workers put off retirement, take 'encore' jobs

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, encore careers have caught on among baby boomers, some of whom recoil at the notion of conventional retirement — or aren’t financially prepared. Read the full article at the Los Angeles Times.