Retirement Income Basics
Your Home as a Source of Dollars in Retirement Sep 8, 2008
If you own a home, you may be wealthier than you think. The equity in your home could be one of your largest assets, especially if your mortgage has been paid down over the years or paid off. This home equity can be a valuable source of extra income during your retirement years.
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Closing an Income Retirement Gap Sep 5, 2008
When you determine how much income you'll need in retirement, you may base your projection on the type of lifestyle you plan to have and when you want to retire. However, as you grow closer to retirement, you may discover that your income won't be enough to meet your needs. If you find yourself in this situation, you'll need to adopt a plan to bridge this projected income gap.
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Estimating Your Retirement Income Needs
Sep 5, 2008
You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you'll need to fund your retirement. That's not as easy as it sounds, because retirement planning is not an exact science. Your specific needs depend on your goals and many other factors. |
Understanding Social Security Sep 5, 2008
Nearly 45 million people today receive some form of Social Security benefits, including 90 percent of retired workers over age 65. But Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope has expanded to include other benefits as well, such as disability, family, and survivor's benefits. |
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