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2/18/2015 - The racial wealth gap we hardly talk about: What happens in retirement (Washington Post)

by on February 19, 2015 11:01 pm
Much has been said about the racial wealth gap and how the financial crisis widened that disparity, especially as minorities have had a harder time keeping their homes and rebuilding their portfolios. But there’s another side to those challenges that doesn’t get as much attention — the retirement savings gap. Read the full article at… Read more 2/18/2015 - The racial wealth gap we hardly talk about: What happens in retirement (Washington Post)
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2/19/2015 - Boomer Grannies: Soccer Moms 2.0

by on February 19, 2015 10:24 pm
They were instrumental in determining elections during the 90s—and will play a key role in 2016. Read the full article at The Atlantic.
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2/18/2015 - Baby Boomers slowly growing more comfortable with retirement

by on February 18, 2015 10:50 pm
But to this generation, “retirement” usually means finding a different job. Read the full article at Fortune.
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2/17/2015 - How you might beat the annuity actuaries

by on February 17, 2015 7:21 pm
Life insurance and annuity companies have the big buildings for a reason: They know when you’re going to die. Or do they? Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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2/17/2015 - The Retirement Investing Mistake you don't know you are making (Money)

by on February 17, 2015 6:22 pm
It happens every year around this time: the rush by investors to make 11th-hour contributions to their IRAs before the April 15 tax deadline. If you’ve recently managed to send in your contribution, congrats. But next time around, plan ahead—turns out, this beat-the-clock strategy comes at a cost, or a “procrastination penalty,” according to Vanguard.… Read more 2/17/2015 - The Retirement Investing Mistake you don't know you are making (Money)
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2/17/2015 - These scammers are targeting your elderly parents

by on February 17, 2015 6:04 pm
February may be the month of hearts and flowers, but it’s also prime time for financial cons, from imposter fraud to the “sweetheart scam.” The reasons for the seasonal lift in these scams are simple enough. Many people, still keeping with their New Year’s resolutions, are looking for love and are especially vulnerable to scammers.… Read more 2/17/2015 - These scammers are targeting your elderly parents
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2/16/2015 - Changes coming to Target Date Funds (USA Today)

by on February 17, 2015 5:54 pm
The more things change in the world of employer-sponsored retirement plans, the less they remain the same. And that’s especially so when it comes to one of the most popular investment options in many 401(k) plans – the target-date mutual fund. Why are plan sponsors dumping their record keeper’s proprietary target-date funds and replacing them… Read more 2/16/2015 - Changes coming to Target Date Funds (USA Today)
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2/15/2015 - The Top 3 Strategies for a Secure Retirement (The Motley Fool)

by on February 17, 2015 5:50 pm
When you read about retirement income security, you probably read a lot about asset allocation. I also write about it a lot. It is, after all, important, considering how reliant we all might be on our 401(k)s. But it’s not the end of the story, or even the most important part of it. A lot… Read more 2/15/2015 - The Top 3 Strategies for a Secure Retirement (The Motley Fool)
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2/13/2015 - New public pension accounting rules raise red flags (Reuters)

by on February 17, 2015 5:46 pm
New accounting rules for public pensions are exposing the damage done by U.S. states, including New Jersey, that have failed to adequately fund their retirement systems, according to a report to be released by Fitch Ratings on Friday.With the first wave of pensions beginning to issue financial statements under the new rules, the impact of… Read more 2/13/2015 - New public pension accounting rules raise red flags (Reuters)