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Get the Most From Your Pension Distributions

by Ken Dolan on January 18, 2010 6:41 AM

How should you take your retirement benefit payment? The answer could have a significant long-term impact on you and your spouse. The Dolans break down your two main options so you can make the best choice for your circumstances.

Is Your Annuity Safe?

by Ken Dolan on January 15, 2010 6:01 PM

As banks and insurance companies buckle, you must take steps to protect your savings. Many people count on annuities for their retirement income. Can you still count on yours? Learn how to make sure your annuity is safe.

Retirement Planning Worksheet: How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement?

by Ken & Daria Dolan on December 29, 2009 5:18 AM

"How much do I need to save for retirement?" Knowing the right answer is the key to successful retirement planning. Let us help you figure out how much you really need to save for retirement with our easy to use Retirement Planning Worksheet.

How to Generate Money for Retirement

by Ken & Daria Dolan on December 23, 2009 7:00 AM

More than 40% of people say they don't have enough money saved for retirement. A Dolans.Com member asks: We're debt-free and mortgage-free, but we don't have enough saved. What can we do to be sure we have enough to retire?

Should You Convert Your Traditional IRA Account to a Roth IRA?

by Ken & Daria Dolan on December 21, 2009 8:54 PM

If you have a traditional IRA account, we have important news for you. A new rule change means you might be able to convert your tax-deferred IRA to a tax-free Roth IRA in 2010. Here are 5 reasons you might want to convert to a Roth IRA.

Avoid These 7 Retirement Planning Mistakes

by Ken & Daria Dolan on November 3, 2009 12:01 PM

We know these are challenging times. But we are here to tell you that it is not too late to get your retirement back on track! Let's start by making sure you don't fall into these common retirement planning traps.

Are You Making These IRA Mistakes?

by Ken Dolan on September 2, 2009 10:26 AM

Your IRA is a critical part of your retirement plan. But too many people get tripped up by mistakes that costs them thousands. Make the most of your IRA by avoiding these common pitfalls.

Find Your Real Social Security Retirement Age

by Ken & Daria Dolan on September 30, 2009 7:10 AM

Your Social Security benefits are an important part of your retirement plan. To maximize your benefits, you MUST know your official Social Security retirement age. If you don't, you could lose up to 25% of your benefits!

9 Secrets to a Million Dollar Retirement

by Ken Dolan on November 16, 2009 7:31 AM

Think saving for a rich retirement is more of a fool's errand than a realistic goal? Think again! With a little planning and our tips, anyone can put their retirement dollars to work securing a millionaire future. Get started now!

How to Salvage Your Cracked Nest Egg

by Ken Dolan on November 7, 2008 9:19 AM

The economic crisis has already claimed trillions in retirement money, leaving many people concerned for their future. The market will rebound, but it will take time before your savings rebound with it. What follows are key steps to protect your nest egg. Here's what you need to do now.

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