Introduction to Retirement Planning
Insurance Needs in Retirement Sep 8, 2008
Your goals and priorities will probably change as you plan to retire. Along with them, your insurance needs may change as well. Retirement is typically a good time to review the different parts of your insurance program and make any changes that might be needed.
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Life Insurance at Various Life Stages Sep 8, 2008
Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. When you're young, you typically have less need for life insurance, but that changes as you take on more responsibility and your family grows. Then, as your responsibilities once again begin to diminish, your need for life insurance may decrease. Let's look at how your life insurance needs change throughout your lifetime.
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Shopping for an Annuity Sep 8, 2008
Although many insurance companies offer annuities with the same (or at least similar) features, that doesn't mean that all products and all companies are the same. As with all financial products, you should shop around and compare. Here are some things to consider when shopping for annuities.
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Social Security Retirement Benefits Sep 8, 2008
Social Security was originally intended to provide older Americans with continuing income after retirement. Today, though the scope of Social Security has been widened to include survivor's, disability, and other benefits, retirement benefits are still the cornerstone of the program.
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Taking Advantage of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Sep 8, 2008
Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you're not participating in it, you should be. Once you're participating in a plan, try to take full advantage of it.
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Tax-Deferred Annuities; Are They Right for You? Sep 8, 2008
Tax-deferred annuities can be a valuable tool, particularly for retirement savings. However, they are not appropriate for everyone.
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