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Managing Your Credit for Retirement
Most of us have dreams of a comfortable retirement, but debt and poor credit can put that dream in jeopardy. High levels of debt in retirement will...
Estate Planning
Navy Mutual
Estate planning may sound like a boring task that only applies to the very wealthy. Not true.
Good estate planning can: protect your family from f...
Explaining Trusts
Navy Mutual
"To trust or not to trust, that is the question?"
OK, Hamlet didn't really say that, but may Americans do. The idea of setting up a trust and work...
Six Ways to Boost Your Social Security Check
Military.com | Dec 20, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. While you don't have much control over how much you pay into the Social Security system, you may be s...
Five Retirement Myths
USAA | Jul 06, 2011
Do you dream of the day you can retire, but aren't sure how to get there? You're not alone. Many people find it easier to avoid reality when it com...
Midlife Crisis: Read This If You Need to Catch Up
Military.com | Dec 14, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. The thing about saving for retirement is this: Most of us don't do enough of it. According to the Ce...
Calm Your 401(k) Jitters during a Rocky Market Ride
USAA | Nov 02, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA.6 strategies to help you stay focused on your 401(k) plan and long-term goals.If this year's up-and-dow...
Four Mistakes to Avoid with Your Retirement Plan
USAA | Jul 26, 2011
Retirement, retirement, retirement — I'm sure it sometimes feels as though we in the financial planning profession don't know how to talk about an...
Using Your Home as a Retirement Nest-Egg? Think Again
Military.com | May 12, 2006
Military homeowners, this is your wake up call: It's not wise to use your home to fund retirement. The rise, fall, and rise again of the housing ma...
Protecting Your Retirement
Military.com | Oct 01, 2007
First the bad news: As an older investor you are a top target for con artists. The files of state securities agencies are filled with tragic exa...
Are You Saving for Retirement?
Joy Jackson | Aug 21, 2006
It's not luck that enables people to retire younger, travel, and enjoy themselves — it's planning. Relying on Social Security or a company pension ...
Target Retirement Funds: Are They for You?
Military.com | Mar 23, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA.By Joseph Montanaro, USAA Certified Financial Planner® PractitionerU.S. investors had more than $300 bill...
Generation X Lacks Confidence in Social Security
Military.com | Apr 12, 2006
Members of Generation X by and large understand that Social Security and pensions may evaporate by time they leave the workforce and instead are lo...
Save for Retirement Now!
Military.com | May 25, 2007
Saving for retirement is not at the forefront of the typical twenty-something's mind. In fact, during this time, many young Americans live paycheck...
Retirement Planning 101
Military.com | May 04, 2006
If you're a member of Generation X it's time to save for retirement. And don't think you can count on Social Security or pensions. The future of th...
Retirement Funds Under Attack
Thakor and Kedar | Jul 08, 2009
Washington is turning its watchful eye towards target-date retirement funds. We have long been fans of these mutual funds, and consider them effect...
Retirement Decision Point: Rent or Buy?
Military.com | Mar 23, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA.Retirees face many big decisions as they map their futures. But when it comes to financial and emotional ...
Retiring? Make Sure Health Care is Paid For
Military.com | Oct 01, 2009
Thanks to modern medicine and healthy living, people live longer lives. But with the benefits of longevity come increased costs in health care. And...
Military Service and Social Security: Fact Sheet
Military.com | Mar 23, 2011
Content from socialsecurity.govEarnings for active duty military service or active duty training have been covered under Social Security since 1957...
Troops Savvier than Civilians About Retirement
Armed Forces Press Service | Feb 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2009 — Servicemembers are more practical about their retirement needs than their civilian counterparts, according to a survey ...
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