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In INVESTING, you'll find video reports, articles, and resources designed to help you make your assets last during retirement.
NBR's year-long "Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement" series brings soon-to-be and recent retirees the information they need to make their finances last through their retirement 
years.
FROM THE U.S. News & World Report ARCHIVE:
The Psychology of Investing Scams
Although the housing bust, credit crisis, and market swoon undoubtedly take center stage these...
Why Investors Fall for Ponzi Schemes
Reading the big Madoff news today might make you wonder not only how he made off with $50 billion...
How to Find a Financial Planner
You spend a lifetime working and saving, amassing a retirement nest egg and wondering how best to...
Should You Annuitize Your Retirement Savings?
So you've done it. You've saved a big pot of money for retirement. And now you need to make sure...
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:
Asset Allocation in Your Retirement Years
As you near retirement, it is important to estimate your future income needs and identify potential sources of retirement income...
INTERACTIVE CHART:
Investment Volatility and Your Retirement Income Potential
An informative chart created by S&P Financial Communiations.
MORE ON FINANCIAL PLANNERS:
"You've Retired, Now What?"
The companion website to NBR's Good Friday 2009 Special contains additional resources to help you find a financial planner.
EXTERNAL LINKS:
Retirement Investment Options (PDF)
A helpful publication from The Cooperative Extension.
Growing Your Nest Egg: Risk and Return (PDF)
Another helpful publication from The Cooperative Extension.
Portfolio Theory, Life-Cycle Investing, and Retirement Income (PDF)
A policy brief from the Social Security Administration.
*These external links take you off the NBR website on PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
Avoiding Scams
March 30, 2009
Be diligent in retirement to avoid becoming a victim of scams.
Resource | Transcript | Video | Podcast
Annuities - Part 2
January 12, 2009
Are variable annuities worth the risk?
Resource | Transcript | Video | Podcast
Annuities - Part 1
January 5, 2009
What are immediate annuities and are they a good option for a lifetime of income?
Clarification | Resource #1 | Transcript |
Video |
Podcast
How Much Should You Withdraw?
November 10, 2008
Choosing the right withdrawal rate is key to making your assets last during retirement.
Transcript |
Video | Clarification | Companion Article |
Podcast
Cashing Out Your Pension and 401K
October 20, 2008
Considering cashing out? Find out how it could impact your taxes and Social Security.
Transcript | Video | Podcast
Finding a Financial Planner
October 13, 2008
Learn about the various types of financial planners and what you should know before hiring one.
Transcript | Video | *Companion Article | Podcast
Reducing Risk in Retirement
July 28, 2008
Do you know the risks involved with stocks, bonds and other retirement investment options?
Transcript | Video | *Companion Article | Podcast
Web Exclusive Interview
Published July 25, 2008
Wealth manager Harold Evensky on Inflation Risk and his 5-5-5 portfolio strategy.
Transitioning Your Portfolio
July 14, 2008
Keys to adapting your investment portfolio for retirement.
Transcript | Video | *Companion Article | Podcast
Web Exclusive Interview
Published July 14, 2008
Wealth manager Harold Evensky on Asset Allocation and the Stock/Bond mix.
