As 2011 comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of our top blog posts from this year. Poll: 88% of American voters worried about retirement – And you should be too This post highlighted the results of a new national poll released by Americans for Secure Retirement, Lake Research Partners and Public [...]

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey Wise words from a wise person. In the New Year, such wisdom can be put towards the financial planning you incorporate into your retirement savings plan. Another year to revamp on financial educational tools, save a little more, [...]

It is the last day of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Twelve Drummers Drumming – Be sure to maintain a steady drumbeat of contributions to your 401(k) plan. In the past, many workers were able to rely on Social [...]

It’s day eleven of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Eleven Pipers Piping – This Christmas, make sure to have a steady pipeline of income for your retirement by considering purchasing a deferred annuity. A deferred annuity is a long-term [...]

It’s day ten of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Ten Lords a Leaping – For recent graduates and the newly employed, make sure to leap into your retirement planning at an early age. Currently, eight in 10 Generation Y [...]

It’s day nine of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Nine Ladies Dancing – On the ninth day of Christmas, nine ladies came dancing. But ladies, if you want to keep your dancing shoes on throughout retirement, you need to [...]

It’s day eight of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Eight Maids a Milking – Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the U.S. Unfortunately, they are one of the most at risk in retirement. Farmers and agricultural workers [...]

It’s day seven of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Seven Swans a Swimming – You don’t want to be swimming in debt during your final years, so find a retirement plan that will work for you. Many Americans are [...]

It’s day six of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Six Geese a Laying – Laying the plans out for your retirement now will help you avoid stress and debt later in life. Educate yourself about how much you need [...]

It’s day five of The Retirement Reality’s 12 Retirement Tips of Christmas. If you missed any of the previous tips, be sure to click here. Five Golden Rings – Over the years, many Americans have valued their pension as if it were gold. But just like everyone won’t be getting five golden rings this holiday [...]