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Archive for October, 2009

TIME Magazine says, “Time to Retire the 401(k)”

Posted Friday, October 9th, 2009 by Nancy Hwa

With the provocative title, “Time to Retire the 401(k),” the cover story of today’s issue of TIME is a must-read. The article provides a stinging indictment of the do-it-yourself savings plan that has come to dominate our patchwork retirement system. (more…)

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In case you missed it

Posted Monday, October 5th, 2009 by Namita Koppa

Here’s some of the latest news from the world of pensions: (more…)

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Happy International Day of Older Persons!

Posted Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by Joellen Leavelle

Did you know today is the International Day of Older Persons?  We don’t want today to go by without pointing out two shocking facts that were highlighted recently by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in Pensions at a Glance 2009: Retirement-Income Systems in OECD Countries.  (more…)

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