http://www.news4retirement.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 03 May 2010 21:21:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Voyant, Inc. unveiled Voyant @Home (www.planwithvoyant.com), the first do-it-yourself financial planning solution that puts consumers in direct control of their financial health. Voyant was one of only 77 companies selected to debut at DEMO 08, the premier launch venue for new products, technologies and companies. Voyant @Home helps people understand the big-picture ... http://www.news4retirement.com/free-self-service-financial-planning-solutions-for-consumers/ At the beginning of every year there are stories abound on tax tips to help you reduce your tax liability. These stories inform on changes in tax laws that provide tax credits or deductions that have not been previously available. They may also give some insight on tax saving strategies ... http://www.news4retirement.com/now-that-tax-season-is-over-its-time-to-plan-for-next-years-taxes-with-execplan-financial-planning-software/ This year, the oldest Baby Boomers turn 61, meaning that the United States has officially begun the race to Baby-Boomer retirement. With many thousands of Americans retiring each year, and the number expected to grow, Bills.com co-founder and co-CEO Brad Stroh suggests that those entering their "golden years" check their ... http://www.news4retirement.com/retirement-planning-includes-safeguarding-your-credit-score/ Financial Engines, a leading provider of independent retirement help, today announced the Financial Engines® Retirement Plan, a personalized statement that gives individualized advice to participants on investments, savings and retirement income.  The Retirement Plan is designed to give 401(k) participants a comprehensive roadmap to address ... http://www.news4retirement.com/financial-engines-launches-broader-retirement-planning-help/ AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company released today a video to help raise awareness about the retirement savings challenges Americans face, as well as the strategies and resources available to help them work toward their financial goals. The company posted it to "The Source" in support of National Retirement Planning Week®, ... http://www.news4retirement.com/retirement-savings-challenges-in-america/ The Ameriprise Financial New Retirement Mindscape study is the first to explore people's attitudes, worries, behaviors ambitions and needs before and after retirement. Due to a significant increase in life expectancy, ... http://www.news4retirement.com/the-new-retirement/ Despite popular belief, boomers are overwhelmingly prepared to make the most of their journeys through retirement. However, even as they put their financial plans into place, most are ignoring the potentially devastating expenses associated with long-term care, according to a new Lincoln RetirementSM Institute (LRI) survey. Take-charge baby boomers are ... http://www.news4retirement.com/long-term-care-may-be-a-road-block-for-many-baby-boomers-on-the-road-to-retirement/ Commission based financial advisors certainly have their draw backs. When it comes to fee for service for financial advice this is the method that will compensate the advisor the effort that they put in. Fee for service is more transparent; they receive no trailing commissions or any automatic constant payment ... http://www.news4retirement.com/a-warning-on-using-financial-advisors-taking-big-commissions/ The ugly truth: not every financial advisor is a fiduciary. A fiduciary is a person who legally and ethically places their clients' interests above their own. Some financial advisors are not held to this standard; their recommendations only need to be "appropriate" for a client's situation. The simple fact: it is ... http://www.news4retirement.com/financial-advisor-shopping-ask-three-important-questions/ World's Top Haven #1: Panama The most surprising thing about Panama is how this country manages to become more appealing all the time. This land of potential is realizing more of it every day thanks to new President Ricardo Martinelli. After only four months in office, Martinelli has engineered more change ... http://www.news4retirement.com/the-worlds-top-retirement-havens-for-2010/