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BusinessWeek
November 22, 2004
Gleckman & McNamee |
What's Ahead For Social Security President George W. Bush has interpreted his reelection as a mandate to restructure the troubled Social Security system. Can Bush's proposed private accounts fix the system's fiscal troubles?   |
Salon.com
October 27, 2000
Cathy Young |
One good reason to vote for Bush Social Security is on its last legs, and the limited privatization backed by the GOP candidate can save it. But Al Gore won't even admit there's a problem... |
BusinessWeek
January 24, 2005
Aaron Bernstein |
Social Security President Bush and other free-market advocates are suggesting the most sweeping change to this core social program since its inception. But are private accounts a good idea? |
Reason
April 2005
Glassman & Cowen |
The Death of Social Security Debating Bush's plan for private retirement accounts. |
The Motley Fool
September 25, 2006
Brian Lawler |
Demystifying the Social Security "Crisis" Whichever end of the political spectrum they're on, politicians have a tendency to cloud the issues in order to promote their political interests. But there are relatively simple solutions to the looming social security problem. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2005 |
Your 60-Second ETF Education When you need a little something for your portfolio, consider an exchange-traded mutual fund (ETF). |
BusinessWeek
January 24, 2005
Howard Gleckman |
The Beltway Battle Ahead If Bush is willing to deal, he'll have a chance to fix Social Security, say both Democratic and Republican insiders. But he'll need to build bridges with Democrats and sell economic conservatives on compromise. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2005
John Reeves |
Opportunity Knocks President Bush wants to reform Social Security. What does that mean for your retirement? |
Entrepreneur
September 2003
Joan Szabo |
Payroll Piggy Bank? The IRS is no pushover when it comes to payroll withholding taxes. So if you're tempted to misuse these funds, you'd better reconsider. |
Salon.com
April 3, 2001
Katharine Mieszkowski |
Social Security and the big bad bear Will an imploding stock market kill off plans to privatize our national safety net? |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETFs and Falling Fund Fees The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Retirement's First Leg: Social Security How much will you get for the thousands you've given to Social Security? |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
Chris Penttila |
Now You See It... Payroll tax is likely the tax you most want to have cut, but will it ever happen? |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Privatized Social Security: Trouble for Funds? The possible plan may not be a mutual fund windfall. The greatest challenge may lie with the investors themselves. Most simply will not be equipped to manage their own retirement funds. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
ETFs Target Your Retirement Are lifecycle ETFs right for your retirement account? |
The Motley Fool
July 6, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Make Your Retirement Savings Go Further People have saved more than ever, but how can they utilize the best strategies to turn their investments into cash? |
The Motley Fool
September 16, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Why You Hate, and Like, Social Security Is Social Security an important part of civilized society, or just another form of welfare? |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2011
Amanda B. Kish |
Coming Soon to Your 401(k): ETFs Schwab plans to offer ETFs for 401(k). |
Investment Advisor
September 2005
Melanie Waddell |
Retirement Plan Advisor: The Lower Cost 401(k) Option Using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as investing options in 401(k) plans is becoming increasingly popular as firms realize that ETFs offer participants a lower-cost option than mutual funds. More and more advisors are also acting as investment consultants for fairly large plans. |
The Motley Fool
September 8, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
This Dumb Investment Won't Make You Rich Savings bonds are just about the last place anyone should put their money right now. There are much better ways to save money. |
BusinessWeek
November 29, 2004
Glenn Hubbard |
How Bush's Plan Would Secure Social Security Reform can deliver individually owned retirement accounts, a more stable future for Social Security, and a continued commitment to low-income seniors. These issues may well dominate the domestic policy debate once President Bush reveals his plans. |
BusinessWeek
April 30, 2007
John C. Bogle |
What's Wrong With ETFs? They encourage frequent trading, which helps Wall Street more than investors, says the father of the index fund |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2005
Robert Brokamp |
7 Social Security Myths Regardless of what happens to your FICA taxes, you're the only one who can ensure a secure retirement. |
Financial Advisor
August 2008
Ken Ziesenheim |
The Real Thing Investment returns need to be evaluated after taxes, expenses and inflation -- but few do that. |
BusinessWeek
February 14, 2005
Glenn Hubbard |
Social Security: Pick the Best Part of Every Plan The real question should be how to design a Social Security system that builds on the program's success in lifting seniors out of poverty while helping all Americans prepare for retirement. One idea: A guaranteed minimum benefit for low-income seniors. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2005
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
Ignoring the Bear And Other Mistakes Retirees Make Advisors can greatly increase their clients' odds of success by steering them away from some of the most common -- and damaging -- retirement mistakes. Here are some of the biggies to avoid: Counting on steady returns... Forgetting about taxes... etc. |
U.S. Banker
February 2005
Lee Conrad |
Social Security Slugfest Emerging on the Hill The Securities Industry Association says that financial firms would earn only $39 billion over 75 years from private accounts. Not everyone agrees privatization is a good idea. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2010
Donald Jay Korn |
A Bigger Slice Of all the challenges that the fund industry has faced and still faces, a stagnant stock market may be the most serious. |
The Motley Fool
September 8, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
ETFs on the Rise Will exchange-traded funds put mutual funds out of business? |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Are ETFs Really More Tax-Efficient? Many hail the benefits of ETFs, but some regular mutual funds do just as well. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Save Your Retirement From Certain Doom It's the beginning of the end for Social Security. Are you prepared? Like it or not, you need to seek out higher returns. |
The Motley Fool
November 2, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Tax Benefits of ETFs All exchange traded funds are not created equal. Choose carefully. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2005
Len Reinhart |
A Work in Progress Privatizing Social Security is part of a 25-year experiment to shift the funding of retirement from the government and the corporate sector to the individual. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
How Wealthy Nations Can Avoid a Looming Retirement Crisis The extent of the global aging problem and the prospect for globally-based solutions were outlined during a conference several weeks ago on "Risk Transfers and Retirement Income Security." |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2013
Craig L. Israelsen |
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: Which Performance Better? When a portfolio of mutual funds vies against a portfolio of ETFs, which one comes out on top? |
The Motley Fool
August 26, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Is Wall Street Getting Lazy? Is your money manager getting lazy? Count the number of exchange-traded funds in your portfolio for a litmus test. |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2008
Donald Jay Korn |
ETFs After the Fall The impact of the equities market shocks in September and October on ETF asset accumulation isn't yet known; and what the impact of the change in the general investment climate this fall will be on ETFs is anybody's guess. |
Investment Advisor
February 2009 |
A New Benchmark for Advisors With many advisors using an asset allocation strategy, the S&P 500 is no longer a great benchmark against which to set your pace. Take a look at these new benchmarks. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
Social Security Reform? Wait Until Next Year If history is any guide, politicians will decide it is safer to put off until tomorrow what they could do today, especially with such a hot issue. In addition, the war on terrorism continues to occupy much of Washington's attention... |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
A Big Surprise for Investors This Year ETFs are supposed to be tax-efficient, but sometimes they fall short. |
The Motley Fool
November 5, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Back Away From That Mutual Fund If you buy a mutual fund just before its capital gains tax distribution, you'll face taxes on an investment you didn't own for very long -- and in many cases, one you never owned. |
Investment Advisor
February 2008 |
The ETF Solution Forward-thinking companies and their advisors are increasingly allowing 401(k) plan participants to leverage the benefits of ETFs. |
Investment Advisor
August 2010
Vaughan Scully |
The ETF Advisor: ETFs Enroll in 529 Plans After saving for retirement, saving for college is probably the most daunting financial challenge families face. |
Sports Central
May 22, 2007
Paul Tenorio |
Should Barry Bonds Be a Hall of Famer? Barry Bonds surely had Hall of Fame numbers before the steroid controversy erupted. So does his alleged steroid use change the picture -- and should it? |
BusinessWeek
June 26, 2006
Lauren Young |
Mutual Funds: Back In Action Sure, the markets are jittery, but mutual funds are doing a better job for investors since the dot-com smashup. Long-term returns are up, fees are down, and, despite ETFs and hedge funds, money is rolling in. |
Financial Advisor
April 2010
Marla Brill |
A Good Complement More advisors think both bond mutual funds and ETFs belong in client portfolios. |
The Motley Fool
June 10, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Is This the Fix for Failed 401(k)s? ETFs are coming soon to a retirement plan near you. |
Wall Street & Technology
October 27, 2005
Eugene Gilerson |
Mutual Funds Wake-Up Call The developing new market landscape has made it clear that mutual fund families will have to take decisive technological actions to keep their share of the market and sustain profitability. |
Salon.com
August 6, 2001
David Horowitz |
Social Security shakedown Don't believe the Democrats: The current system fleeces blacks and working people while helping the rich. The Bush plan will change that. |
BusinessWeek
March 1, 2004 |
Funds In A Feeding Frenzy Exchange trade funds are fine, says manager William Bernstein. But index funds are better |
