Topic: Retirement Planning

THE PAYOUT: Jeffery B. Kindler, Pfizer's outgoing CEO, will receive about $9.6 million in cash, plus stock and a retirement benefit, as part of his compensation after abruptly leaving the drug developer.BACKGROUND: Kindler was CEO for four-and-a-half years. He is being replaced ...

Minneapolis-St. Paul residents top retirement planners

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul are better prepared for retirement than those of any other major city in the United States, according to a new survey.The poll ranked 30 U.S. cities according to how much money ...
Although most Americans over the age of 65 will not see an increase in their Medicare Part B premiums in 2011 (along with a 0% cost of living adjustment to their Social Security retirement checks), retirees in several categories will pay more ...
A robust and predictable income is a big concern for retirees. Social Security is obviously a key source of steady cash for retirees and some also have a pension, an increasingly rare employer-sponsored retirement plan that pays out like clockwork. An Immediate ...
Available to the self-employed only, a Keogh plan can be an incredibly powerful retirement planning saving tool. Since that date is coming soon, all self-employeds (and their loved ones) ought to catch-up on their understanding of Keogh plans or self-employed retirement planning ...

Improving your financial fortune

Since graduating from college in 2008, my son has held several jobs and internships, all at low pay and without benefits. If so, you will want to read the essay by financial adviser Dave Polstra, CPA, CFP, CIMA, "Let them paddle their ...

By the Numbers

The article reports on the disagreement between husbands and wives on retirement issues in the U.S. Thirty percent of couples gave different answers about when they will retire and their expected lifestyle in retirement. Husbands and wives disagree on retirement issues M ...
As large number of Americans have been watching housing market slump, stock market with barely a pulse and grimacing from the gas and food prices, thinking about retirement can surely be a nerve-racking experience these days.. Many experts feel that five to ...

Women and pensions

A new survey from Scottish Widows suggests that women are not as prepared for retirement as their male counterparts. Promote auto enrolment into company pension programmes Scottish Widow believes auto enrolment is a vital step to improving pension provisions across the UK ...
New Eagle-based company makes $40 million offer to buy Tamarack ski resortA group founded by an Eagle retirement investment consultant and the leaders of a Treasure Valley home construction company are making a $40 million offer to buy Tamarack Resort and bring ...