The New Retirement Realities for Generations X and Y

by Stacy Rapacon, Kiplinger, Young adults like us face tough financial realities today. For example, 10% of 2008 college graduates […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 02 Nov 10 | Posted in Food for Thought, North America, Retirement & Savings, The Big Picture | Comments (0)

The haves, the have-nots and the dreamless dead

By Emily Kaiser WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In 2007, when the world was on the brink of financial crisis, U.S. income […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 24 Oct 10 | Posted in Africa / Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Food for Thought, Latin America, North America, The Big Picture, Western Europe | Comments (0)

Tax-Friendly States for Retirees

From Kiplinger.com Where’s the best state for you to retire? A lot will depend on your sources of income. For […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | | Posted in North America, Retirement & Savings, Statistics, Tools and Resources | Comments (0)

When Should You Apply for Social Security?

Retirement planning is complicated, beginning with the decision about when to begin taking your Social Security benefits. On one hand, […]

By Oracle | 09 Oct 10 | Posted in Retirement & Savings | Comments (0)