How Do I Use the Bucket Approach for Retirement Income?

Q.: When using the bucket approach to retirement investing, what is the tim...
Q.: When using the bucket approach to retirement investing, what is the timing and strategy for replenishing the money market bucket? How do you do this and try to avoid moving money from the more...

Which Account Is Best for Retirement Savings?

Q: Which is better for a 45-year-old: a 403(b) retirement account or a Roth...
Q: Which is better for a 45-year-old: a 403(b) retirement account or a Roth IRA? — Marie A: You might think about doing a little bit of both, say Gretchen Cliburn, a certified financial planner...

Why Workers and Retirees Missed the Roaring Bull Market

Investor optimism dips, especially among retirees, a new survey finds. Mayb...
Investor optimism dips, especially among retirees, a new survey finds. Maybe it's because 1 in 10 investors haven't noticed the huge gains in the market.

American Airlines Employees Grounded from Trading 401(k) Funds

Jim Irvine had his compass set on an ideal retirement. With two generous pe...
Jim Irvine had his compass set on an ideal retirement. With two generous pensions and a 401(k) that he maxed out every year, the American Airlines pilot had been on track to retire by 60...

The Missing Bond Funds in 401(k)s

Bonds are no longer a plain-vanilla investment. Here's what to do if your p...
Bonds are no longer a plain-vanilla investment. Here's what to do if your plan has just one flavor.

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