Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement
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Baby boomers Joe Collum
and Connie Hicks lead NBR's "Get
Your Finances Ready for Retirement" team. They present information
and insights to help you make the financial transition from work life
to retirement life. 
FEATURED REPORT:
Retiring Sooner than Planned
April 6, 2009
If you've been forced to retire early, prepare to spend more years in retirement with fewer dollars.
Transcript | Video | Companion Article | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
How Working Affects Retirement Benefits
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Calculator: Projected Retirement Income
Link: You Can Work and Get Social Security at the Same Time (Social Security Administration)
FEATURED REPORT:
Retirement Calculators
December 22, 2008
Can retirement calculators accurately determine how much money you'll need in retirement?
Transcript | Video | Clarification | Companion Article | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Calculator: Ballpark Estimate
- Interactive Chart: Inflation's Impact on Your Retirement Income Needs
FEATURED REPORT:
Staying Put in Retirement
June 23, 2008
A reverse mortgage could keep you in your family home during retirement, but it is a financial option with pluses and minuses.
Transcript | Video | Companion Article | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Research: Factors to Consider When Relocating
Link: Reverse Mortgages (AARP)
"How can I make sure my finances will last through my retirement years?"
NBR's year-long "Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement" series answers this question for soon-to-be and recent retirees. Reports will appear in the NBR program on alternate Mondays, and additional information -- including companion articles from U.S. News & World Report -- will appear here regularly.
FEATURED REPORT:
A Singles Guide to Retirement
March 2, 2009
A look at the special financial needs of retired singles.
Transcript | Video | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
5 Mistakes That Will Sink Your Retirement
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Link: Who is Ready for Retirement, How Ready, and How Can We Know? (AARP)
Link: Choose to Save
FEATURED REPORT:
Avoiding Scams
March 30, 2009
Be diligent in retirement to avoid becoming a victim of scams.
Resource | Transcript | Video | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
The Psychology of Investing Scams
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Interactive Chart: Investment Volatility and Your Retirement Income Potential
Link: Retirement Investment Options PDF (The Cooperative Extension)
FEATURED REPORT:
Long Term Care - Part 2
February 9, 2009
Consider these facts about long term care insurance before shopping for a policy.
Transcript | Video | Podcast
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
Planning for Retirement after a Spouse Dies
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Link: Estate Planning FAQs (American Bar Association)
Link: What Happens to Health Benefits After Retirement? (Urban Institute)
