Retirement

What Happened to All Your Money?

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We don't have to tell you that you've lost money -- you've had your eye on your backsliding 401(k), perhaps the appraisal value of your home unexpectedly didn't rise this year as it had for the last decade. So where did all that money go?
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How Should You Allocate Your Savings?

Every Friday, Ken and Daria Dolan answer questions from WalletPop readers. This week, the Dolans field a timely topic on the minds of millions: In this turbulent and uncertain economy, how should you allocate your retirement funds?
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Avoid Outliving Your Nest Egg

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The last 12 months have not been pleasant for workers on the cusp of retiring, some of whom have watched their life savings shrink by a fourth or more. With the markets seemingly in a free fall over the last week, you may yourself be more tempted than ever to take desperate action to cut your losses. While it's not necessarily a bad idea to retool your portfolio, there are a number of factors to keep in mind.
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Downturn Cuts Into Retirement Accounts

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The head of the Congressional Budget Office figures that the nation's pension plans and 401(k)s have lost as much as $2 trillion since last July, pressuring some older workers to put off retirement and take dwindling funds out of the stock market.
Also See: Consumer Borrowing Drops
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Money Not Older Workers' Only Motivation

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A survey finds that nearly half of American workers expect still to be working at the traditional retirement age of 67, although many say that money won't be their only reason. Younger workers are found to be more optimistic about retiring, while 45 percent of surveyed workers in their sixties expect to continue working until 67 or beyond.
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Best Places to Live a Long Life

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Led by Montgomery County, MD, residents of these counties enjoy some of the highest life expectancies in the U.S. Click forward to see the top 10 places where residents enjoy longer lives.
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What $1,000 Can Do Right Now

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If you've got a little cash lying around, today can be a pretty scary time to think about investing it. Not even banks seem all that safe. So what's the best thing to do with $1,000?
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