Americans Saving More for Health Care in Retirement >
September 01, 2010 -- The First Command Financial Behaviors Index reveals that average monthly savings solely for health care costs during retirement climbed to $245 in July, up 42% from a year ago.
Work/Life Balance Still a Concern for Many >
September 01, 2010 -- Some 89% of respondents to a recent poll said work/life balance is an issue in their lives, including 54% who termed it a "significant problem."
Women Lack Retirement Planning Knowledge, but Ready to Learn >
September 01, 2010 -- A survey by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies released this week shows a grave lack of understanding about retirement planning among working women, but highlights a willingness to learn as a sign of hope.
Workers Gaining Back Some Retirement Confidence >
September 01, 2010 -- Older workers’ confidence in their ability to retire comfortably has rebounded modestly in the past year, although confidence levels remain well below those prior to the financial crisis.
MassMutual Participants Hang Tight in Q2 >
August 31, 2010 -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has released data for the second quarter, but didn’t find much sign of movement, despite the tumultuous markets.
Advisers Have Growing Preference for Vanguard ETFs >
August 31, 2010 -- A Cogent Research report shows advisers gravitating more towards Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and away from the industry leader, iShares.
Schwab Finds Pre-Retirees not Panicked >
August 31, 2010 -- The Charles Schwab Q3 Retirement Survey finds 54% of baby boomers ages 50 to 60 do not expect to delay their planned retirement date, despite the recent challenging economic conditions.
Many Advisers Hesitant to Use Social Media >
August 31, 2010 -- Although there are financial advisers who have adopted LinkedIn and other sites as part of their business, the vast majority remain on the fence.
More Small-Business Owners Delaying Retirement >
August 31, 2010 -- A Wells Fargo survey reveals that a growing majority of small-business owners do not plan to retire before age 65.
Individuals Want Advice on Life Insurance Needs >
August 30, 2010 -- Although half of households feel they need more life insurance, ownership of individual life insurance has hit a 50-year low, according to a new LIMRA study.