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Ten Tough Retirement Questions
When FORTUNE went on the Internet to ask readers what they wanted from retirement, they found people wanted a secure stream of income. There's the challenge: Satisfying these simple desires requires complex decisions. Here are the ten questions that came up most often -- and the answers.
BURNING QUESTIONS
How much will I need in retirement?
You'll typically need 70 percent to 85 percent of your working income.
Where should I invest now?
You want to invest in what is out of fashion at the moment.
What about commodities?
A big score could be nice. But it's late to get into this game.
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Retirement Basics
When looking for retirement help, start with an understanding of the fundamentals. Retirement help begins with the basics of maximizing benefits.
- Your Social Security Benefits
- New Opportunities
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Estate Planning and Taxes
- Taking IRA Distributions
- Defined-Contribution Plans
- SEP & Simple Plans
- Converting to a Roth IRA
- Buying Variable Annuities
- More Money Basics
Don't know what to do with your 401(k)? Here's how to get retirement help in a few simple steps.
