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AARP: Policy and Research For Professionals in Aging view detail comment email this

Contains "information on issues affecting the 50+ population." Includes "research publications, speeches, legal briefs," and more. Topics include health, medical care, money, and government. Searchable.
http://www.aarp.org/research/
Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Senior Health, Seniors
Last updated May 1, 2005


Baby Boomers' Retirement Prospects: An Overview view detail comment email this

This November 2003 report looks at retirement preparedness and prospects "of the baby-boom generation (people born from 1946 to 1964)." It discusses Social Security, Medicare, private pensions, retirement saving rates, savings needed for retirement, and more. A table provides summaries of retirement preparedness studies from the 1990s through 2003. From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=4863&type=0
Topics: Communities & Groups, Finance, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Feb 24, 2009


Benefits for Dependents and Veterans view detail comment email this

Contains the booklet "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents," which "lists the variety of federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents." Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
Topics: Communities & Groups, Jobs & Work, Military
Last updated Nov 6, 2008


Can I Retire Early? view detail comment email this

May 2005 article that discusses issues to consider when planning for early retirement. Topics include lifestyle and emotional issues, and financial considerations. Includes links to related articles and to retirement income and benefits calculators. From CNN/Money.
http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/03/pf/expert/ask_expert/
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Jun 21, 2005


Can the Retiree Health Benefits Provided by Your Employer Be Cut? view detail comment email this

This fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor discusses the questions "How secure are my health care benefits after retirement? Under what circumstances can the company reduce or terminate my health benefits?" The sheet advises that "the key to understanding your retiree health benefits lies in the documents governing your plan," and suggests what to look for in plan documents.
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/retiree_health_benefits.html
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Finance, Health, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Apr 28, 2004


Center for Retirement Research: Publications view detail comment email this

Collection of policy briefs, working papers, and other publications about retirement. Topics include Social Security, private pension plans, retirement savings, work and retirement, health, and international issues. Browse by subject or date (publications go back to 1999). From the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
http://crr.bc.edu/publications/publications.html
Topics: Finance, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated May 1, 2009


Congressional Budget Office: Social Security and Pensions view detail comment email this

This collection of documents from the federal budget office provides analysis, projections, and outlook on the U.S. Social Security system and other government pension topics. Features congressional testimony and papers such as "The Retirement Prospects of the Baby Boomers" and "Retirement Age and the Need for Saving." Includes documents back to 1978.
http://www.cbo.gov/publications/bysubject.cfm?cat=11
Topics: Communities & Groups, Disabilities, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Aug 21, 2007


Department of Veterans Affairs view detail comment email this

This site guides veterans to extensive information about benefits and services, such as burial and memorial (including order forms for headstones), health, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loans, insurance, education, and the appeals process. Includes forms and applications, directories of offices and national cemeteries, relevant legislation, FAQs, and e-mail contacts. Some documents also available in Spanish.
http://www.va.gov/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Education, Jobs & Work, Military
Last updated Aug 23, 2002


Facts From EBRI (Employee Benefit Research Institute) view detail comment email this

EBRI publishes online monthly reports covering Social Security, 401(k) retirement plans, Medicare, health insurance and the uninsured, domestic partner benefits, income of the elderly, and other retirement issues. The reports are archived back to 1996. EBRI is a "neutral authority promoting the understanding and furtherance of employee benefits national policy."
http://www.ebri.org/publications/facts/
Topics: Jobs & Work, Senior Health
Last updated Jun 29, 2005


Financial Education and Tools view detail comment email this

Contains information and interactive planning tools on savings, budgeting, home and car purchasing, investing, loans, education, retirement, and estates. From Bank of America.
http://www.bankofamerica.com/financialtools/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Housing, Investing, Jobs & Work, Money, Seniors
Last updated May 29, 2005


Financial Facts Tool Kit view detail comment email this

Produced by the Securities and Exchange Commission to better inform consumers about saving and investing. Tips are included on planning for retirement, advice on investing, guides to mutual funds, market risks, corporate and municipal bonds, and workbooks such as "Get the Facts: The SEC’s roadmap to Saving and Investing." It links to an interactive version of the "ballpark estimate" worksheet for calculating how much money should be saved for retirement.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/toolkit.htm
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Mar 16, 2004


Financial Planning and Retirement view detail comment email this

Information about financial issues facing retirees. Topics include estate planning, financial advisors, insurance, investing and saving, and retirement income (such as individual retirement accounts, social security benefits, pensions, and annuities). Includes links to related information. From AARP.
http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/?source=google&sitrackingid=343711
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Jun 22, 2005


The Investment FAQ view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about "investments and personal finance, including stocks, bonds, options, discount brokers, information sources, retirement plans, life insurance," and more.
http://www.invest-faq.com/
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work
Last updated May 11, 2005


investorguide.com view detail comment email this

Excellent source of information for the investor. Includes news and information on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, brokers, exchanges, and much more, credit, loans, taxes, retirement, etc. The site also has a large categorized directory with annotated links, a learning center, and a glossary of over 6,000 terms.
http://www.investorguide.com/
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated May 11, 2005


Making Early Retirement Possible view detail comment email this

A collection of articles about financial issues for early retirement. Topics include planning for early retirement, making your money last, and insurance. Also includes links to additional articles on retirement and estate planning and to planning tools, such as a retirement expense calculator, retirement income calculator, and a risk tolerance quiz. From MSN Money.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/RetireEarly/RetireEarly.aspx
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Jun 8, 2006


MoneyCentral view detail comment email this

Comprehensive personal finance site. Offers real-time stock quotes, lists of top mutual funds, as well as a wealth of information on topics including retirement planning, saving for college, insurance, and buying or selling a home. Sponsored by Microsoft.
http://moneycentral.com/home.asp
Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work
Last updated Jul 28, 2000


Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) view detail comment email this

PBGC "protects the retirement incomes of nearly 44.3 million American workers in more than 31,000 private defined benefit pension plans." Site provides information about this government agency, which was created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to take over responsibility for paying pension benefits from companies that terminate plans. Includes information about specific plans, the application process, and participant services. Searchable.
http://www.pbgc.gov/
Topics: Business, Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Jan 26, 2004


Pension Rights Center view detail comment email this

This Web site's help sections provide links to regional counseling projects and national resources for those needing information about making pension decisions and about pension rights. The site also has some background information and FAQs on pensions.
http://www.pensionrights.org/
Topics: Jobs & Work
Last updated Dec 3, 2002


Social Security Online: Retirement Planner view detail comment email this

This site provides calculators, charts, and other information for determining Social Security retirement benefits. The "Near Retirement" section addresses full retirement age, delayed retirement, "break even" points, and related topics. Some information also in Spanish. From the Social Security Administration (SSA).
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/
Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Jobs & Work, Seniors
Last updated Dec 6, 2005


U.S. Department of Labor: Pension Reform view detail comment email this

This is "the official location for the Administration on pension reform, including the President's single employer defined benefit pension reform proposal." Provides links to documents on the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (signed by President Bush in August 2006), white papers, congressional testimony, press releases, and other documents. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration.
http://www.dol.gov/EBSA/pensionreform.html
Topics: Finance, Jobs & Work
Last updated Aug 28, 2006


U.S. Railroad Retirement Board: Benefit Information view detail comment email this

This page provides details about benefits for railroad workers and their families under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts. Topics include appeals, Medicare, taxes (including links to specific IRS forms), and other aspects of Railroad Retirement Act benefits. Also provides a link to details about American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) payments to railroad retirement beneficiaries. From the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.
http://www.rrb.gov/mep/ben_info.asp
Topics: Jobs & Work, Transportation
Last updated Mar 3, 2009




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