http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx en-us Copyright 2012, Bankrate Inc. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:02 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 When can you receive spousal Social Security benefits? Here's how it works for one couple. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/taking-social-security-spousal-benefits.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/taking-social-security-spousal-benefits.aspx Can individual investors accurately assess the importance of saving for retirement? Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/individual-investors-plan-retirement.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/individual-investors-plan-retirement.aspx Tired of plain vanilla holdings? You can try spicing things up if you can handle the risk. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-surprising-ira-investment-options-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-surprising-ira-investment-options-1.aspx Knowing these rules may make a difference in how much you'll get in Social Security benefits. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/7-social-security-benefits.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/7-social-security-benefits.aspx The market is just one thing that can wreak havoc on your retirement savings. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/hedging-7-big-retirement-risks-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/hedging-7-big-retirement-risks-1.aspx An annuity is one type of investment for retirement. Before you buy, answer these questions. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/annuity-right-retirement.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/annuity-right-retirement.aspx An annuity is one way to provide income in retirement. Follow these guidelines before buying. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/buy-annuity-at-age-85.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/buy-annuity-at-age-85.aspx You don't have to be an idiot to make these mistakes -- or a genius to fix them. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/common-ira-mistakes-how-to-avoid.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/common-ira-mistakes-how-to-avoid.aspx You can use two types of trusts to shield your home or investment portfolio from estate taxes. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/shielding-assets-estate-taxes-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/shielding-assets-estate-taxes-1.aspx Those within 10 years of reaching retirement age lost jobs and face long-term unemployment. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/pre-retirees-double-whammy-downturn.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/pre-retirees-double-whammy-downturn.aspx You can lend yourself money from your retirement account, but there are limits. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/short-term-loan-ira.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/short-term-loan-ira.aspx You don't have to be an idiot to make these mistakes. And you don't have to be a genius to fix them. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-ways-to-use-ira.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-ways-to-use-ira.aspx IRAs provide a tax-protected way to save for retirement. We'll look at some of the most popular plans. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/basics-of-iras-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/basics-of-iras-1.aspx Investing can be intimidating, but getting started with a Roth IRA shouldn't be. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/how-to-invest-in-a-roth-ira.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/how-to-invest-in-a-roth-ira.aspx If you have more than one retirement investment option, which should you fund first? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/which-to-fund-first-401-k-or-ira.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/which-to-fund-first-401-k-or-ira.aspx