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Exploding Retirement Myths

January 4, 2013

That’s what we do at Retirement Watch. There are many myths about retirement that continue to permeate discussions and lead people down the wrong paths. Here are a couple of articles discussing some retirement myths. They won’t be much news to readers of Retirement Watch or my books (though I don’t receive any credit in […]

How to Be a Caregiver

November 27, 2012

There are a lot of guides for the many caregivers out there. Unfortunately, in every family there’s at least one person who’s going to spend a lot of time caring for a parent or spouse who can’t fully care for himself or herself. Here’s a unique take on the subject. The link is to a […]

More Gloom About Retirement

October 24, 2012

The bounceback from the financial crisis of 2008 and recovery in the stock markets hasn’t helped the confidence of many Americans about their retirements. In 2009 only one in four adults was “not confident” about being financially prepared for retirement. The number increased to four in 10 Americans being anxious about their retirements this year, […]

Retirement Can Make You Fat

October 9, 2012

Most people say one of the things they’ll do in retirement is adopt healthier lifestyles. They’ll exercise more, eat better, and drink less alcohol. The truth too often is the opposite. A study of 38,000 retirees concluded that retirement often leads to a modest weigh gain. By modest weight gain, they mean two to four […]

Shattering Another Retirement Myth

September 5, 2012

Most retirement plans assume a simple income progression. For example, the plans often take today’s salary and assume it rises at the rate of inflation, at least, until retirement age. A more rigorous plan might assume some promotions or pay raises above the inflation rate along the way. It turns out that, outside of government, […]

Our Disfunctional Retirement System

July 23, 2012

Most Americans near retirement age aren’t financially prepared for retirement. Some people like to blame people for not taking responsibility, but the system of saving for retirement is poorly-designed. Congress put together a system that doesn’t work and couldn’t work given the realities of how people act and how careers develop. Sunday’s New York Times […]

How Long Will Retirement Be Delayed

July 10, 2012

Until recently, the average retirement age in the U.S. was 62 and declining. The average age for retirement has been rising for at least 10 years. In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, a high percentage of people now expect to work longer than previously expected and beyond age 65. There’s a lot […]

Retiring Like a Pro Athlete

May 29, 2012

News media often have stories about pro athletes who made a lot of money but became bankrupt. Here’s a piece with a more positive take. It interviewed a collection of retired pro athletes who did smart things with their money and are having successful retirements. The article isn’t just for athletes and prospective athletes. You can […]

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