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Help Repair the American Retirement Dream!

We recently put out a press release explaining our new tool for repairing the American Retirement Dream – “Bifurcated Retirement.” We mentioned that by being able to delay receiving Social Security payments to age 76 or even later, the average … Continue reading

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Investment Advice Final Rule – Advice for Plan Sponsors

The DOL has just announced its final rules regarding investment advice given to plan participants by investment advisers.  The rule takes effect December 27, 2011.  Below is a link to an article that discusses in greater detail the provisions of the … Continue reading

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Worried about Financial Future – New Study

Below is a link to an article regarding a survey that was recently conducted about how worried Americans are about their retirement.  The survey indicates that a large number of workers don’t know where to begin when it comes to … Continue reading

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Plan Sponsors – Are Your 401(k) Investors Getting Good Advice?

In a recent survey (see the link below for more information), plan sponsors “cited a lack of clear regulations as an obstacle to offering advice.  But even more they were concerned about the cost of providing that advice.  The number … Continue reading

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Best Value for Your Money

Reliable retirement planning isn’t free.  Sure, you can talk with a coworker or get advice from your family and friends; but is that reliable.  I am not so sure.  They may not know anything more about finance than you do. … Continue reading

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Target Date Funds – Are They a Good Investment?

Target date funds (aka lifecycle funds) have grown in popularity among 401(k) participants due primarily with their ease of use.  They have been sold by financial firms as a kind of “set it and forget it” security. You simply select … Continue reading

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We Answer the Big Three Questions

There are only three questions that need answering regarding your retirement: 1) How big of a nest egg do I need at retirement (or, if retired, do I need now)? 2) How should I invest my retirement assets? 3) How … Continue reading

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Some Recent Polling Stats

Americans are frightened about their retirement.  And the fright centers on one main concern – the dreadful thought of outliving your retirement assets.  It really just boils down to that – Will you have enough money on which to live … Continue reading

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