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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: December 10, 2007

When Buyouts Go Bust

The first step taken by many companies facing mass layoffs is to offer buyout or early-retirement packages—usually to older, longtime workers, who tend to earn higher salaries.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: October 10, 2007

Don't Do What I Did

A financial expert talks about his six retirement mistakes—and two things he did right.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: October 10, 2007

Today’s Do-It-Yourself Pension

From automatic 401(k)s to life-cycle funds, new proposals are designed to get you to save more.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: October 10, 2007

Retirement Planner: Money for Life

Retirement experts used to talk about finances as a three-legged stool: Social Security, pensions and personal savings. That's not enough to stand on anymore.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: September 27, 2007

Staying on the Job

More Americans are working longer, into their so-called retirement years. But not everyone who wants to work longer has it easy finding a job they want to do. It can be a challenge. Sometimes the problem is a lack of skills or education, or a limited or spotty work history.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: April 6, 2007

Maybe I'll Work Forever: Only about 15 percent of those over 65 are in the work force today

Older workers should be valued and their experience considered beyond the bottom line.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: January 25, 2007

Survey: 50+ Workers Not Ready to Retire

Survey reveals that older workers want to contribute on the job long beyond traditional retirement age.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: January 17, 2007

Age 60 Rule for Pilots May Be Grounded

After nearly 50 years of being forced into retirement at age 60, U.S. commercial airline pilots may soon be able to remain at the controls until 65.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: December 22, 2006

Planning for the Future

A recent AARP study finds most Americans are unaware of the costs of long-term care and overestimate the amount government programs will pay.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: November 1, 2006

Planning for Social Security

Consider these factors as you plan for when to begin drawing your Social Security benefits.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: October 31, 2006

Can You Afford to Retire?

Catch the one-hour, encore presentation of “Can You Afford to Retire?” on PBS.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: September 20, 2006

Australia: "Retire Bizzi" and Make Money

An Australian couple joins the trend of 50-plus population starting businesses in order to stay active during retirement.

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Subchannel: Retirement. Date: August 30, 2006

Phased Retirement Programs

Both employers and employees benefit when retirement is a gradual process rather than an abrupt event.

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