Latest Retirement Headlines - CBS News

Video: Ask the Experts: New 401(k) rules

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:20 EST

MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter speak with Barron's editor Beverly Goodman about how a new federal law will help employees save for retirement.

What happens if your insurance company fails?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:42:24 EST

How to protect yourself -- and your annuity retirement income -- in case your insurer goes bankrupt

Cash balance retirement plans: Annuity options

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:31:12 EST

Most people take the lump sum payment from their cash balance retirement plan, but the annuity might be the better choice

Help coming for the 401(k)-challenged

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

New federal rules require employers that offer the retirement plans to help participants compare fund performance and costs

New 401(k) rules could help you make more money

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:30:05 EST

New regulations that require plan providers to disclose costs will help grow your retirement accounts

Social Insecurity

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:51:16 EST

With the election year officially in high gear, here's what you need to know about the hot-button topic of Social Security.

Facebook bearing down on Google -- fast

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:45 EST

Anyone thinking of investing in Facebook should compare the social network with the reigning Internet king

When retirement comes too soon

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:05:14 EST

Here's help if you're facing earlier-than-expected retirement due to a job loss, illness or caregiving need

4 signs your financial advisor is dangerous

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:55:17 EST

How to tell if your advisor is uninformed about generating lifetime retirement income -- or just after your money

4 steps to manage your digital afterlife

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:22 EST

Don't let your assets go to an iGrave after you pass away; take steps to organize your digital life

Who's the family CFO?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:25 EST

Sharing financial information and responsibility with your partner can be empowering!

4 reasons to use credit cards versus debit cards

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:25:12 EST

With the recent hype over a new debt card, it's no wonder many think it's better to use a debt card vs. a credit card -- but for many that would be a mistake

Retirement income scorecard first quarter 2012: Immediate annuities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

How much income can your retirement savings generate? Here's a look at how immediate annuities work

First quarter 2012 retirement income scorecard: Managed payouts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

How much retirement income can your retirement savings generate?

Retirement income scorecard: Interest and dividends

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:40 EST

How much income can you generate from your 401(k), IRA and other retirement savings?

Who'll benefit from your IRA? Not who you think

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:09:16 EST

Even if you've made a will, keeping your beneficiary designations up to date is essential to put money in the right hands

Boomers' $3 trillion nest egg

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 EST

Will older Americans' fortune in home equity bail out their retirement?

Long-term care conundrum

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:34:00 EST

About 70 percent of Americans over age 65 will require some type of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetimes. How can you protect yourself?

How to live as long as the rich

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:36:15 EST

Life expectancy between haves and have-nots is widening, but it doesn't have to be that way

401(k) at old job? Don't cash out!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:35:34 EST

401(k) plans allow workers to cash out small balances when they change jobs, but doing this can devastate ultimate savings at retirement

Answering the big question: When should I retire?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:16 EST

Here's the right way to decide when to disembark the employment train

12 things to keep in a safe at home, not at a bank

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:56:26 EST

Don't believe that the safest place to store valuable items is in a bank's safe deposit box

My 4 favorite ways to generate retirement income

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:53:58 EST

Here's an actuary's take on the best ways to generate retirement income from your 401(k) and IRA

5 steps to prevent boomers' poor health from bankrupting America

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:05:46 EST

Here are five solutions to a potential health care train wreck

Do you have a case of retirement schizophrenia?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:45:08 EST

If you have conflicting views about retirement, take the time to sort it out