Retirement Investment Digest

It probably should have occurred to me that some people reading my article last week, Blackstone Group LP and Your Piece of the Rock would have a more than academic interest in the vulnerability of money held … via American Chronicle

Blogads– Categories Contact –Blogads– –BlogAds– Archives Blogroll Liberty Papers Popular Advice You Shouldn’t Take Four pieces of advice. via Searchlight Crusade

The IRS requires those age 70.5 and older to take out a “required minimum distribution” or “RMD” from their retirement accounts every year. Doing the calculations yourself can be a…

There are five finance related accounts in the personal finance world that I think every single person must have and they should get it as soon as possible. via Blueprint for Financial Prosperity

Often the success of a product requires two things: a product that meets or replaces a market need and, equally important, a market’s acknowledgement that it needs the product. via CreditUnions.com

With half a year under our belts, it is apparent that China is a hot investing market, taking seven of the top 10 positions in terms of performance year-to-date. However,…

The latest Carnival of Personal Finance is online at Broke-Ass Student . As always, there are lots of great articles, and the host has done a good job of selecting her favorites. via Consumerism Commentary

“I am 42 and I want to retire possibly at 55. My question is how much should I have now in my 401k plan and how much should I have when I retire?”

Local money manager Ronnie Belton answers your financial questions. This week’s topics: Hardship withdrawals of 401k, Retiring at age 55, Foreign lottery scams? “My wife and I want to withdraw some money from … via WTLV

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Department of Labor statistics show Social Security benefits will provide the typical retiree with 40 percent of their pre-retirement income. via Naperville Sun