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Seeing your portfolio shrink can be tough so close to retirement, but you should still be investing for the long term.
Question: I’m 58 years old. At the beginning of June, my 401(k) was worth $482,000 and now it’s worth $430,000. How can I stop the bleeding? —John, Tyler, Texas
Answer: If your goal is simply to [...] |
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Read more... [The home stretch to retirement]
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 21:32 |
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If you’re confused about how to take your pension, ask yourself these five questions first.
Question: My wife is retiring early next year at age 50, although she still plans to do some part-time work. Should she take her company pension as monthly payments for life equal to $1,800 a month, or should she take [...] |
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Read more... [Pensions: monthly payments v. lump sum]
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 21:32 |
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International stocks should be a part of any diversified portfolio, but they’re not a shelter against domestic rough spots.
Question: Given the way the U.S. stock market has been behaving, what are your thoughts of buying foreign stocks versus domestic shares? —Henry, San Antonio, Texas
Answer: If you’re thinking of moving into foreign stocks because they’ll offer [...] |
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Read more... [How foreign stocks fit into your portfolio]
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 21:32 |
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It’s never too early to start putting money away for retirement, but that can be tough for a young person with a tight budget and a lot of pressure to spend.
Question: I just turned 24, and the constant pressure from financial advisers to “save save save” for retirement makes me anxious that I’ll never be [...] |
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Read more... [Too young to save, too afraid not to]
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 21:32 |
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Leaving your portfolio to fend for itself could end up exposing you to more risk than you’re willing to take.
Question: If my portfolio is built around a solid asset allocation model based on decades of relative performance between different asset classes, why should I rebalance every quarter or year, as is often recommended? Won’t [...] |
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Read more... [Debunking the ‘urban myth’ of rebalancing]
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