Tag: retirement
Plan before you claim Social Security benefits
By Christopher Graw / Guest Column
One of today’s biggest myths is that you can invest your way to financial security in retirement. This incomplete...
Retirement Savings Iowa plan ‘touches a nerve’
Proposal for state-run option draws supporters and critics
By Dave DeWitte
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Iowa State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald’s proposal to create a new retirement savings plan aims to...
SRI investing makes inroads in Corridor
By Dave DeWitte
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Socially responsible investing has become a bigger part of the product and marketing mix in the Corridor’s investment community.
Formally known as sustainable,...
Helping younger generation brings challenges
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
As the American population ages into retirement, younger generations may be the ones responsible for picking up the pieces....
Are you “thinking” about retirement?
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
As early as 1968, the co-authors of the book, “Social Security: Perspectives for Reform,” observed:
“There is a widespread myopia...
Lift off for retirement with personal savings
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Decades ago, workers could count on a company pension, Social Security and Medicare to carry them through retirement. Today’s...
Retirement planning help for baby boomers
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Nearly 80 million baby boomers, people born between 1946 and 1964, are rapidly approaching retirement age. Unfortunately, many of...
Expenses will change in retirement
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Estimating expenses over the duration of one’s retirement is a fundamental part of retirement planning.
Yet, there’s surprisingly little agreement...
How to best meet your retirement expectations
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting
In a world where retirement seems ever elusive, what are your expectations and what are you doing to achieve them?
Most nations today...
How to best meet your retirement expectations
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting
In a world where retirement seems ever elusive, what are your expectations and what are you doing to achieve them?
Most nations today...