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'New Frugality' Starts to Show Cracks

Half of Americans plan to work longer than they had expected, but they don't want to spend less in retirement.

U.S. States Push Into Retirement Planning

Rhode Island is one of the first states to explore the initiative of universal voluntary retirement accounts.

Not So Golden: Employees, Companies Pinched by Shortfalls in Retirement Funding

As crises always do, the 2008 market meltdown has thrown many problematic issues into stark relief--the state of retirement saving is easily one of the biggest and most troubling of those issues.

Working Longer: A Simple Retirement Solution?

Surveys show that most baby boomers plan to work in some capacity during their retirement years. The question is, should they delay retirement and keep working a few more years at their primary career, or retire early and work at something different? This decision could have a big impact on their retirement income.

When Pre-Retirees Have to Keep Working

Your client may be eager to retire early--or even on time--but what if the numbers just don't support the move? It may be time to help your clients "recareer" by exploring options and resources.

Do Americans Save Enough? It Depends on What Calculator You Use

Is the gloom and doom over retirement planning legitimate or hype? Wharton experts suggest that the answer varies according to whom you ask and what variables they're taking into consideration.