Boomers need to be better informed about delaying retirement: study (Investment Executive)

There is a strong sentiment among Canadian Boomers that setting retirement clocks back a few years may be the best option to secure a steady income stream, according to a new research study from the BMO Retirement Institute.

There is a strong sentiment among Canadian Boomers that setting retirement clocks back a few years may be the best option to secure a steady income stream, according to a new research study from the BMO Retirement Institute.

Three Words To Fix Your Retirement Plan: Lower Your Standards (Fox News)

Three Words To Fix Your Retirement Plan: Lower Your Standards

Three Words To Fix Your Retirement Plan: Lower Your Standards

19th Annual Retirement Confidence Survey: As Worker Expectations for Comfortable Retirement Plummet, Many Expect to … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

The recession has cast a pall over the retirement expectations of the vast majority of Americans, leaving a record-low 13 percent this year able to say they are very confident of having enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to the 19th Annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Among workers, those …

The recession has cast a pall over the retirement expectations of the vast majority of Americans, leaving a record-low 13 percent this year able to say they are very confident of having enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to the 19th Annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS) released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Among workers, those …

Many in U.S. still committed to saving and investing for retirement, study finds (Louisiana Weekly)

Although the financial markets are still volatile, many Americans remain committed to saving and investing for retirement, according to a nationwide survey by AARP Financial Inc.

Although the financial markets are still volatile, many Americans remain committed to saving and investing for retirement, according to a nationwide survey by AARP Financial Inc. The study found evidence of cautious optimism among investors who believe the current market turmoil may slow their retirement progress, but not halt it.

Boomer’s Retirement Plans May Be Put on Hold by Current Economic Downturn ("Smart Retirement Solution" Introduced for … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Baby Boomers over age 50 are most likely concerned about reaching their retirement goals considering 1 in 4 have watched their retirement nest egg shrink by roughly 45% since the stock market high in October 2007.

Baby Boomers over age 50 are most likely concerned about reaching their retirement goals considering 1 in 4 have watched their retirement nest egg shrink by roughly 45% since the stock market high in October 2007.

In-service 401(k) withdrawals and income planning (The Meridian Star)

Can you withdraw money from your 401(k) while you are still employed? Not everyone should; not everyone can. However, if you can, it may mean that you can effectively implement part of your retirement income plan before you retire.

Can you withdraw money from your 401(k) while you are still employed? Not everyone should; not everyone can. However, if you can, it may mean that you can effectively implement part of your retirement income plan before you retire.

Retirement home to close (Denton Record-Chronicle)

Because of unavoidable costly repairs totaling well more than $1.5 million, Fairhaven Retirement Home will shutter its doors this summer after 44 years, sending 17 elderly residents to search for new homes. Since the retirement facility was saved from closing nearly three years ago, the nonprofit home has faced substantial losses of thousands of dollars each month because of low occupancy rates, …

Because of unavoidable costly repairs totaling well more than $1.5 million, Fairhaven Retirement Home will shutter its doors this summer after 44 years, sending 17 elderly residents to search for new homes. Since the retirement facility was saved from closing nearly three years ago, the nonprofit home has faced substantial losses of thousands of dollars each month because of low occupancy rates, …

Chief bows out of sheriff’s race (Camarillo Acorn)

Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach has not officially announced his retirement. “I hope people don’t start shoving me to ward the door just yet,” said the 55-year-old Camarillo resident. “Don’t start baking cakes or planning parties.

Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach has not officially announced his retirement. “I hope people don’t start shoving me to ward the door just yet,” said the 55-year-old Camarillo resident. “Don’t start baking cakes or planning parties.

You’ve Retired: Now What? (Nightly Business Report)

For the past year, we’ve been talking about “Getting Your Finances Ready for Retirement.” But sooner or later, you’re going to enter the ranks of the retired. So when the planning is over and the time comes to put your retirement plan into effect, what do you need to do then?

For the past year, we’ve been talking about “Getting Your Finances Ready for Retirement.” But sooner or later, you’re going to enter the ranks of the retired. So when the planning is over and the time comes to put your retirement plan into effect, what do you need to do then? Although retirement is supposed to be the time to relax (for some people), becoming a retiree doesn’t mean you can fall …

Ten Ways to Wreck Your Retirement (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DALLAS—-More Americans are in a panic over their retirement planning than at any other time in history because of market uncertainty, and many are making extremely expensive mistakes, according to new study.

DALLAS—-More Americans are in a panic over their retirement planning than at any other time in history because of market uncertainty, and many are making extremely expensive mistakes, according to new study.