US Treasury aims to revive Social Security debate
The U.S. Treasury on Monday issued the first of a series of papers aimed at jump-starting debate over Social Security reform, saying the system faced a present-value deficit of $13.6 trillion.
Majority of working Indians earning less than 50 cents a day: Study
A study has revealed that at least 86 percent of working Indians earn less than Rs. 20 or just under half a U.S. dollar a day in spite of the blistering pace of growth of the nation's economy.
U.S. jobless claims fall 8,000 in latest week
The number of new claims filed for U.S. jobless benefits fell unexpectedly in the latest week, dropping 8,000 to the lowest level in two months, the government said on Thursday.
Retirement Saving on the Rise
American workers shouldn't count on making up for inadequate savings by planning to work into their retirement years, since such plans are often doomed by unexpected health problems, Fidelity Investments said Monday in releasing findings of a retirement planning survey.
10 Common Retirement Mistakes
Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation after years of hard work. Yet, many people experience post-retirement problems that make their “easy days†not so stress free. To avoid this kind of predicament, here are 10 common retirement mistakes that you should avoid, so that you can enjoy a happy and peaceful retirement.
Bernanke: U.S. Should Save More
Federal Reserve Bank Chief Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday there is a need for U.S. consumers to save more money. However he added that “no silver bullet†has yet been found for a way to increase household savings.
National pension plan may hamper changing jobs
Workers who enrol in the proposed new national savings system may not be able to easily take existing pension pots with them if they change jobs.
Energy, health costs mask strong US economy: Paulson
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Friday that high energy and health care costs were interfering with Americans' ability to feel the benefits of a solidly growing economy.
Bush huddles with economic team as growth slows
President George W. Bush will wrap up conferring with his economic team on Friday on ways to keep the economy growing against a backdrop of higher interest rates, mixed data and fears of rising inflation.
Get ready for the Medicare crunch
Despite all the talk about the shaky future of Social Security, its potential shortfall isn't the biggest risk for future retirees. They should be worrying about Medicare instead.
Pension fund holds promise
China's efforts to defuse what experts have called its pension time bomb have created a multibillion-dollar opportunity for domestic and international fund managers.
Where should I start?
It wasn't too long ago that most people simply bought whatever insurance was mandated by the government and lenders, or recommended by insurance agents and friends.
Are you ready for retirement?
We've heard the adage that to become physically fit, we need to eat less and exercise more. The corollary for fiscal fitness is to spend less and save more.