Getting Ready for the Longevity Haul
Some plans just don’t work out. As a 16-year-old Piper Cub pilot and wanna-be astronaut,
Retirement
The Incredible Importance of Social Security
It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Social Security. I don’t say this
Is Social Security a Good Deal?
Very few people buy life annuities. There’s something about giving an insurance company our hard-earned
An Involuntary Work of Fiction
The latest Trustees Reports for Social Security and Medicare contained some much reported tranquilizing news. There’s
The Age of IRAs
If you are in your twenties or thirties, I have a tip for you: Learn
How We Lose in the Mutual Fund Casino
Las Vegas is profitable because most gamblers know little or nothing about the game they
Required Minimum Distributions: Not Such a Bad Thing After All
It isn’t wise to complain about some things too loudly. Yes, I’m talking about the
Playing Roulette with Long-Term Care
Is this the winter of long-term care insurance? It sure is quiet. In most years
Life, Death and How Long Your Money Will Last
When I talk to large groups I like to ask a peculiar question: If you
OK, How Much Is Your 401(k) Plan Costing You?
“Fee disclosure has had an effect. The amount of requests for proposals has increased. Plan
The Little Middle Class Tax That Keeps On Rising
Both parties talk about “helping” the middle class. But will they actually do it? Don’t