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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Article World Directory - Home and Family - Retirement</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/index-c-282.html</link><description>Submit Articles to Article World Directory.  A Search Engine Friendly Directory of Articles. Browse Hundreds of Articles From Some of The World Finest Authors. Find Free Website Content at Article World Search Engine Friendly Directory. </description><item><title>Design Your Perfect Lifestyle</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5551.html</link><author>David Wood</author><description>We often fall into the trap of thinking we have to wait until retirement to have our life be just right. (Of course, in retirement people often get bored.) So stop waiting! This article is written to...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tax-Free Retirement Planning Services</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5576.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>For many self-employed individuals and small business owners, employer retirement plans are a key part of retirement savings.  Understanding how the employer retirement plan fits into an overall reti...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retirement Tax Havens</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5571.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>Financial planning is really life planning.  Choosing a home, particularly a retirement home, involves many factors.  With state and local taxes on the rise, retirees should look closely at tax matte...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Early Distributions From Retirement Plans</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5568.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>Qualified retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are great vehicles to take advantage of tax-deferred growth potential and save for retirement.  When an individual eventually deci...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retirement In Jeopardy</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5569.html</link><author>Bill Bates</author><description>Enron and United Airlines and so many more are specific examples of the reasons your retirement is in jeopardy. Lets throw in two more examples, Social Security and &quot;Mother Nature&quot;. An upcoming worry...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 10 Secrets For Achieving Your Dream Retirement</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5565.html</link><author>Kim Kirmmse Toth</author><description>#1: RETIRE TO SOMETHING: * Leaving your retirement to chance is talking a big risk. Do not expect everything to just fall into place.  Be ready for one of the biggest changes in your life. Know you a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A HUD Reverse Mortage For Retirement?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5562.html</link><author>Charles Kirkendall</author><description>HUD reverse mortgages can be a great tool for Seniors that are looking for additional funds for retirement. Through a HUD reverse mortgage, seniors can tap into the equity from their homes without ha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Substantially Equal Payments Relief</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5564.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>If you initiated early distributions from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in the last couple of years using a Substantially Equal Payment plan, your annual distribution amount may be more th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Guide to IRA Accounts</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5558.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>An Individual Retirement Account (or IRA) is a retirement plan account that provides some tax advantages for retirement savings. There are a number of different types of IRA accounts, some being empl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Important Qualities Of Successful Home Business Owners</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5559.html</link><author>Benjamin Scott</author><description>Home business owners have a lot in common. They have free time to spend with their families. They have money to save for college education, retirements, vacations, and special luxuries that make life...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating Your Golden Years With Family</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5554.html</link><author>Henry Clark</author><description>Once you reach your late forties and early fifties, you are bound to think of retirement. You want retire at an age when you are not too old to enjoy your golden years.  This is the point in life whe...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retirement Party Ideas</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5555.html</link><author>Dee Schrock</author><description>Celebrate and reminisce as you pay tribute to the special guest of honor! Use this time to remember special people and events, enjoy some good humor, and celebrate upcoming plans. Keep the atmosphere...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Four Classifications Of A Public Retirement System</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5557.html</link><author>Henry Clark</author><description>It is that time in life that we all look forward to. It is time to sit and relax and no longer have to worry about catching the bus or missing lunch just to beat the deadline. It is that point in our...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Security: Will It Be Enough For Retirement?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5552.html</link><author>Dakota Caudilla</author><description>Social Security retirement benefits are based on three major factors: you current age, your age when you begin receiving benefits, and your past earnings.  You are free to stop working and start rece...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does The Early Bird Get The Worm?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5548.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>When people plan and invest for retirement, the decision of when to begin taking Social Security benefits eventually comes up.  Social Security is an important source of retirement income for many in...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preparing For Your Golden Years</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5550.html</link><author>Henry Clark</author><description>Planning for your retirement is obviously a good idea. The phrase &quot;the earlier, the better&quot; describes what your policy should be for handling your transition from a harried work life to your relaxed ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan Your Retirement In As Easy As 1  2  3 Using Financial Planning Software</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5545.html</link><author>Henry Clark</author><description>Rather than spend your hard earned money hiring a financial planner or consulting with one, there are actually countless software programs that would help you in managing your finances. These program...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Guide to Savings Accounts</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5522.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>Savings accounts are an important part of banking... most people have at least one, and they are a recommended first step in working on a retirement plan or savings and investment strategy.  There are ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comparing Savings Accounts</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5527.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>A savings account can be quite useful, especially for individuals who are attempting to build a good savings either for retirement or simply to have the money they need to cover any sudden expenses o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The SIMPLE Way to Save For Retirement</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5528.html</link><author>Ken Morris</author><description>A relative newcomer to the retirement plan market, the SIMPLE IRA can be a cost-effective retirement planning alternative for small employers and their employees.    A SIMPLE IRA plan consists of a d...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It Pays To Be Stingy</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5530.html</link><author>Hari Wibowo</author><description>We all know the importance of savings for the future. A dollar a day would have grown into $ 508,000 after 50 years. This assumes a 10.5 % annual return. There are other ways to boost our retirement ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Transfer A Retirement Account</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5533.html</link><author>Jakob Jelling</author><description>Make sure you know where you intend on moving your money in advance! As you probably know, an individual retirement account requires that you decide where your money is going to be invested in order ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Security: Which Is Much Better Early Or Late Retirement?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5534.html</link><author>Jinky C. Mesias</author><description>The social security retirement benefit is given during the normal retirement age of a qualified member. The normal retirement age is the age at which the retirement benefits equal the amount of the p...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take Advantage of Higher IRA &quot;Catch-up&quot; Limits</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5538.html</link><author>John Bradford</author><description>If you fall into the Baby Boomer generation, having been born between 1946 and 1964, this 3rd stage of life, retirement,  is right in front of you. Keep in mind, that potentially, this is the longest...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding the Retirement Plan that Fits Your Budget</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5539.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>Building up a nest egg for your retirement can be a rather important factor in choosing your investments and long-term financial plans... after all, you definitely want to be able to enjoy your retirem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The End Of A Dream, What Economic Factors Are Stimulating Self Directed Investment Market?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5517.html</link><author>Joshua Geary</author><description>The 40 Year Plan is Over What is truly driving the market of self directed retirement investing?  Is it the buff real estate market?  Or are there other economic factors? Unbeknownst to 98% of workin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare, Social Security and Retirement</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5519.html</link><author>Rob Scribner</author><description>Everything keeps changing, how do I keep up?  Why is there so many choices?  This is common question and concerns of most seniors today.  The cost of health and prescriptions is higher today for seni...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Investment Plans Work</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5511.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>More people are choosing investment plans than ever before. With the rising cost of living and the growing insecurity about the availability of many retirement funds, many individuals are looking to ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How IRAs work</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5504.html</link><author>John Mussi</author><description>Are you taking advantage of individual retirement account (IRA) opportunities? IRAs can be frustrating because of the different forms and reports, difficult or confusing IRA rules. Successful retirem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Planning Your &quot;Re-Fired&quot; Retirement Is Vitally Important</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5501.html</link><author>Dr. Cynthia Barnett</author><description>Just about all of us plan to retire one day. You may visualize yourself with plenty of free time on your hands, no commute, and finally with an opportunity to travel with the person you love. But sta...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is A 401(K) Plan?</title><link>http://www.ezarticleworld.com/Home_and_Family/Retirement/article-5499.html</link><author>Henry Clark</author><description>The 401(k) retirement plan is funded by employee contribution and a matching employer contribution. The major feature of the plan is that the contributions are taken from pre-taxed salary. The fund a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>