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• The Best Investment for a Terrible Retirement
Professional athletics is the art -- and increasingly the science -- of transforming sports from the commonplace into the surreal. Whether it's running, shooting baskets, golfing, or even driving a car, professionals take a familiar concept (I know ...
• A $360 Billion Boo-Boo
It can be helpful to diversify into bonds a bit, especially as you approach retirement, but for long-term money, focus more on stocks. I don't want just to criticize Charles Ray Fuller.
• Are You in Financial Trouble?
I normally pay only the minimum amount due on my credit card bills. I sometimes hide purchases from my spouse. Most of my credit cards are near the limit, so I've begun applying for new lines of credit. I have taken money from my retirement account to ...
• Why These Stocks Didn't Burn Me
Despite the risks, the promise is there -- and we actively encourage you to make small caps a part of your portfolio, especially if you have a few years to go before retirement.
• O'Connor makes plea for Alzheimer's aid
She announced her retirement in 2005 by saying she needed time to care for him, and eventually moved him to an assisted care center in Phoenix, near two of their three children.

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» Bridging The Gap - Canadian site helps people explore the social and emotional aspects of making the transition to retirement.
» Facing Loneliness When You are Older - Tips on how to promote emotional well-being after retirement.
» Nolo - Providing articles, information, and financial planning calculators for retirement and elder care.
» Retire in South-East Asia - Information and independent opinion for those interested in retiring in an inexpensive tropical location like Thailand, Indonesia or Lao.
» Retirement Gift Shop - Retirement gifts including traditional, gag and specialty gifts.
» Retirement Living Information Center - Information on retirement communities, senior housing, state taxes, assistive technology equipment, plus retirement news, links to resources, and a senior bookstore.
» Retirement Party Supplies - Features party ideas, decorations, gag gifts, plaques, poems and tableware.
» Retirement Speeches - Offers a selection of retirement speeches with a variety of themes.
» Retirement with a Purpose - Covers hobbies, volunteer ideas with a spiritual focus, travel opportunities, jokes, age-related articles, advice for grandparents, Christian chat rooms and online ministries.
» Re-vision - Explores personal and social lifestyle solutions to retirement to assist people or businesses. Includes a newsletter, book reviews, and think pieces.
» SPRY Foundation - Setting Priority for Retirement Years is a non-profit research and education organization helping people prepare for successful aging. Offers downloadable publications.
» Too Young to Retire - Offers information, links and inspirational profiles of productive seniors leading productive lives.