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Is Early Retirement Without a Fortune Possible?

March 19, 2012 10:28 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

For the many who have realized lackluster returns in the volatile stock market over the past 10 decade, the thought of retirement brings feelings of anxiety due to worries of having enough money to have a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Financial experts often recommend that workers postpone retirement as wages stagnate, 401(k) portfolios underperform, and pension plans are mostly a thing of the past. However, some people have discovered that the anxiety can be alleviated with a bit of careful planning and dedication. In an...

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Boost Your Social Security Knowledge: Eight Key Things to Know

March 16, 2012 11:38 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The basics about Social Security such as age of eligibility and lifetime payments are well known by most of us, but a surprising few are aware of many important aspects of the program which could lead to a more fruitful retirement if utilized smartly. “When you scratch beyond the surface, the knowledge really plummets,” said Jean Setzfand, vice president of financial security for AARP, which recently polled older adults on their Social Security knowledge. “I don’t blame people for not knowing and understanding the details....

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