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Sep 08

Medicare, the Biggest Threat to Our Retirement Standard of Living

By Scott Burns and Laurence J. Kotlikoff A recent column predicted that seniors would get the largest Social Security benefit increase in 25 years next January--- about 6 percent. It quickly drew fire from older readers. The 6 percent increase, they pointed out, was before the deduction of the hefty...

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Jul 08

The Rush for Safety Has Reduced Yields

By Scott Burns Q. Would you give us retirees your view as to the safest place for our hard-earned savings while we are having bank failures? ---H.V., by email (one of many asking the same question) A. For most people, the $100,000 FDIC insurance limit essentially eliminates any risk of loss. Those who...

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May 07

Who Will Get Your Employer's 401(K) Contributions?

Today's Rude Opinion Poll: Which description best characterizes our elected representatives in Washington, regardless of party affiliation? They are hapless boobs, constantly passing laws that contradict each other. They are scheming miscreants, relentlessly seeking new ways to increase taxes and spend...

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Aug 06

Should You Save, or Spend, in your 50's?

Q. Would you please write about empty-nesters who put their retirement in jeopardy or delay it by moving up to more expensive homes, buying boats, vacation homes, etc.? Many people (including my husband) have a golden opportunity to catch up with their retirement savings when the kids are grown, college...

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Jun 06

Learn How To Avoid "Taxable Events"

Q. Most retirement investment advice assumes a person's savings are in taxable accounts or a combination of tax deferred and taxable accounts. What is the advice for a retiree when all of their savings are in tax deferred accounts? Is it wise to convert a regular IRA to a Roth IRA? The advantages of...

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Jan 01

For Retirees, a State Income Tax Isn‘t So Important

For a knee-jerk reaction, ask someone about to retire if he's interested in moving to a state with no income tax. The answer will be immediate, passionate, and confident. Mere lack of a state income tax is enough to incite great interest. In fact, unless you expect a hefty retirement income, you should...

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