'A Simpler Recipe for Retirement (Kiplinger Magazine via Yahoo! Finance) Looks at some changes employers are adopting to make 401 plans user-friendly and encourage more participation from employees. Strategies include raising matching contributions, paring down investment choices, offering more Â?lifestyleÂ? funds, providing access to outside investment advice, and resurrecting pre-Retirement Planning programs.
'The Spending Question (Forbes) What will you really shell out in retirement? Maybe not as much as financial planning calculators tell you.
'This couple is truly set for a golden retirement (The Star-Ledger) Retirement dreams are soon to be reality for John and Mattie. Their two kids are grown and financially independent, and after a lifetime of working, the couple wants to enjoy the fruits of their labor.