Editor's Desk
The Road to Retirement
Seven leading finance and retirement experts give their thoughts on the latest trends for retirement savings as well as the importance of REITs in funding America’s retirement needs.
Security System
President George W. Bush signed the Pension Protection Act of 2006 on Aug. 17, 2006, starting a new era of retirement savings. Here is a breakdown of the new rules and regulations that will preserve pension plans and encourage Americans to start saving.
Problems Afoot in the Promised Pension Land
A current snapshot and overview of what is on the horizon for Americans’ defined benefit plans.
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The REIT Choice
What is the future for REITs in defined contribution plans?
Options on the Menu
With a number of choices in most defined contribution plans, what’s the right allocation mix to maximize returns?
You’re Retired—Now What?
Congratulations, you’ve reached retirement. Here is a guide to help you to cash in your retirement savings and how to plan for the next phase in your life.
In Closing
A congressional look at retirement savings
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Q&As
Roger Ibbotson, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management and chairman of equity hedge fund Zebra Capital, speaks about the benefits of REITs in a well-balanced portfolio and the role they can play in planning for retirement.
Bernard Winograd, president and CEO of Prudential Investment Management and chairman of Prudential Real Estate Investors, speaks about how real estate came to be a favorite of plan sponsors and hedge-fund managers.
Francois Gadenne, president and CEO of Retirement Engineering, Inc. and co-founder and chairman of the Retirement Income Industry Association, expresses his views on the future of retirement income security in the United States.
Evan Miller, a partner with Hogan & Hartson, has been an employee benefits lawyer for approximately 25 years. Here he gives an overview of ERISA, the transformation of retirement savings plans and how REITs can benefit a retirement portfolio.
Christine Fahlund, a senior financial planner with T. Rowe Price, discusses the company’s views on preparing for retirement and what steps every age group should take when preparing for the future.
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