By David Pitt DES MOINES, Iowa — What happens when the government considers tinkering with retirement accounts and asks for citizen input? It gets plenty. Government officials began seeking comments in February on a proposal to add an annuity option to retirement plans. Such an option would potentially turn a portion of a retiree’s savings [...]
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One out of every five older Americans are financial swindle victims
Posted on 17 June 2010.
More than 7.3 million older Americans — one out of every five people over the age of 65 — have been victimized by a financial swindle, according to a new survey by Investor Protection Trust (IPT)
7 important things to know about living wills
Posted on 26 May 2010.
President Barack Obama’s recent recommendation that all Americans get living wills resonated with those who have been urging the same thing for years.
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Older workers bring new purpose to volunteer work
Posted on 04 May 2010.
Stuffing envelopes is out and meaningful work experience is in for a new generation of volunteers.
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Five tips for singles to plan a secure retirement
Posted on 21 April 2010.
Single people get left out of the picture a lot when it comes to retirement. Typically it’s smiling couples who are shown contemplating their sunset years in ads, brochures and magazines.
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Older birthdays offer extra reasons to rejoice
Posted on 20 April 2010.
Even if the candles don’t all fit on the cake, there’s extra reason to celebrate some key older birthdays in the post-meltdown economy.
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