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MassMutual Sees Continued Momentum in the Nonprofit Market

10. March 2010

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MassMutual Sees Continued Momentum in the Nonprofit Market

MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has been selected by the Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) as the new provider for the organization’s $5.2 million 401(a) and $4.4 million 403(b) retirement plans. TVCCA, based in southeastern Connecticut, is a private, nonprofit corporation that has been providing social services to economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens in [...]

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After the Holidays Families Recognize Changing Needs of Aging Parents and Loved Ones

2. January 2010

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After the Holidays Families Recognize Changing Needs of Aging Parents and Loved Ones

It’s a fact: each and every January senior living communities see an increase in inquiries from concerned family members looking for help and answers as to how to best care for an aging loved one that needs assistance. The surge comes post holiday, a time when adult children come face to face with the increasing [...]

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Debt Levels Increase for Those In or Near Retirement

9. October 2009

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Debt Levels Increase for Those In or Near Retirement

Debt levels of those in or near retirement age are heading up: Among elderly families — and especially among the lower-income elderly — housing debt in particular is rising, according to a study published today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). For some age groups, a significant percentage has debt levels beyond the [...]

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Capital Gold Group Clients Haunted by Lehman Fall 1 Year Later

14. September 2009

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Capital Gold Group Clients Haunted by Lehman Fall 1 Year Later

A year after the fall of Lehman Brothers, Capital Gold Group, Inc. is still helping retirees and investors to diversify and protect what is left of their investment funds and retirement portfolios in tangible gold assets. During the weekend of Sept. 13, 2008, as the two dozen most powerful bankers in the world were gathered together [...]

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Is the Global Recession Delaying Retirement?

26. August 2009

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Is the Global Recession Delaying Retirement?

From a report from BBC News, pension advisers MGM Advantage notes that a third of people aged over 55 and well into retirement age is considering of postponing their plants because of the global recession. “One of the most worrying consequences of the economic turmoil is the knock-on effect for those approaching retirement,” said Craig Fazzini-Jones, [...]

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Using an Early Retirement Chart to Achieve Your Goals

26. June 2009

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Using an Early Retirement Chart to Achieve Your Goals

Source: retirementtips365.com Even a very basic early retirement chart can help you stay on track to achieve your retirement goals. Read on to learn how to create an effective chart for your early retirement dreams. You will first need to track your expenses and your income. For at least 30 days, keep track of everything you [...]

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Retirement Guidelines

10. June 2009

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Retirement Guidelines

Thinking about retirement? Here are a few pointers to look into before making the decision: Source: nefe.com Work - If you are healthy, don’t stop working until you prove you can afford to. - Aim to work at least until your full retirement age (66 to 67). It produces many benefits, including prolonging any health-care coverage you may have, [...]

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Five Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

3. June 2009

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Five Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

Source: SmartMoney.com Preparing for retirement is no easy feat in the slumping economy. Even if you diligently stash money away for decades, one investment misstep can mean the difference between a relaxing retirement filled with days playing golf on the back nine and one that requires you to slave away at a job for years longer than [...]

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Early Retirement Advice

28. May 2009

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Early Retirement Advice

Source: early-retirement-advice.com Real estate is always a good investment. Retirement ages are being increased, company schemes are being plundered and income from state pensions are in the lap of the gods. If you are happy with your retirement outlook using conventional wisdom then I sincerely wish you luck. If not then perhaps it’s time to think [...]

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7 Tips For Planning A Successful Retirement Party

21. May 2009

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7 Tips For Planning A Successful Retirement Party

Source: retirementips.com Planning A Successful Retirement Party , retirement is a major milestone in life and it is only right that this event should be marked by a very special party. Planning a retirement party can a daunting prospect though, so here are 7 tips to help get your creative juices flowing: 1. Build the party around [...]

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Planning Your Retirement Vacation

18. May 2009

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Planning Your Retirement Vacation

Going on vacation is something we all look forward to, especially for those who have just entered into retirement. But the planning phase isn’t always so much fun. We often get started with a good attitude, but when we see how much it’s going to cost, the sticker shock can really put a damper on [...]

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Retirement Tips for Self-Employed Individuals

4. November 2008

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Retirement Tips for Self-Employed Individuals

We all want to retire one day, leave the office, our bosses and our desk behind. We will finally be free to do what we want! But what if you’re self-employed? Some people argue that they are already free to do what they want. But even a self employed person wants to pack it all [...]

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Working After Retirement

28. October 2008

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Working After Retirement

It is a fact that our community is aging out.  That means that more and more people will be heading out of the work force in the next ten years.  Will there be enough good qualified workers to replace them?  Many baby boomers are returning to the workplace after they retire.  Are they crazy?  Maybe.  [...]

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Keogh Retirement Plan

3. October 2008

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Keogh Retirement Plan

Nowadays retirement doesn’t have to mean the same thing for everyone, there are lots of options out there. In the old days when people retire they depend entirely on their pension from the company they’ve been working for. These days companies still offer pension benefits to the employees, but employees also have other [...]

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Retirement Planning - Social Security is Not Fully Dependable

22. August 2008

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Retirement Planning - Social Security is Not Fully Dependable

Many young people feel that by the time they retire, there won’t be any social security money. Although people have been saying this for the last thirty to forty years, social security is still going strong. However if you’re planning for your retirement, don’t put all your eggs into one basket and depend on your [...]

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