America's Best Healthy Places to Retire

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The Bailout Versus Your Retirement Dollars

• Future of WaMu Pension Plans
• Investors React to the Bailout
• More from Emily Brandon

• How to Pick a Healthy Place to Retire
• Questions to Ask About Your Target-Date Fund
• Boomer Bands Rock for Fun and Maybe Profit
• A Road Map for Women in Retirement

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Are You Ready to Retire?

A large nest egg isn't the only thing you need.

• Build a Sturdy Portfolio
• Video: Retirement Fund Considerations
• Five Funds for Retirees
• Breaking Down a Portfolio
• 3 Industries to Profit From Retiring Boomers

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6 Tips on Planning a Second Career

This series is being reported in cooperation with PBS' Nightly Business Report, which is receiving funds for this project through a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

• Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio
• Tips on Shifting to Retirement Spending Mode
• 5 Mistakes That Will Sink Your Retirement
• 5 Keys to a Smart Retirement Move

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Time to Take Control of Your Retirement

• Dealing With a Down Market
• The Next 401(k) Wrinkle
• Make the Most of Social Security
• Target Funds May Miss the Mark
• Retirement Resources on the Web
• Preparing for a Surprise Retirement
• How to Financially Cope With Being Suddenly Single
• Why Wait to Give Away Your Money?

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• Greenest Cities to Retire
• Brainiest Places to Retire
• 10 Bargain Retirement Spots
• Retirement Real Estate Tips

Baby Boomers Head Back to College

Universities are doing more than ever to attract older students.

• Finding Financial Help
• Paying for College as a Retiree
• Video: Heading Back to School
• Paying for College Section

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10 Great Retirement Spots for Golfers

• Photos: Golf Retirement Spots
• Test Your Golf Game—No Clubs Required
• Teaching Golf With Seniors in Mind
• 10 Greenest Places to Retire
• Photos: Greenest Retirement Cities
• 10 Brainiest Places to Retire
• Photos: Brainiest Places

New Rules Push Workers Into 401(k)'s

Now if you don't sign up for the retirement plan, your boss may do it for you.

• Is the Roth 401(k) Right for You?
• 401(k)'s for the Ages: Seeing Where You Stand
• 401(k) Fees Can Chew Up Your Nest Egg
• Retirement Tips for 20-Somethings

Low-Cost Retirement Destinations Do Exist

You've earned it: a great place to settle down after years of hard work. And it can be affordable, too. U.S. News has found 10 low-cost gems worth a closer look.

• Retirement Special Report
• Gallery: Retirement Bargains
• Video: Tours of Top Spots
• Forum: Talk About the Picks

Older People Give Care More Than They Get

A global study by HSBC shows that people in their 60s and 70s often give money and hands-on support to children, grandchildren, and are even caring for younger, more frail family members.

• Review Your Game Plan
• Expections and Realities
• Retirees Stop Working Sooner Than Planned