Tech Bite Where to click for retirement saving tips

  • McClatchy-Tribune News Service
  • Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:01am
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A retirement nest egg can involve a variety of saving methods, such as a pension, annuity or individual retirement account.

To help plan and sort out retirement saving and income options, several websites offer a wealth of insights. Here is a sampling:

AARP: Discusses a variety of retirement planning topics. www.aarp.org/work/retirement-planning/

Choose to Save: Features key retirement saving information under “Retirement Saving Tips.” www.choosetosave.org/tips/

InvestorGuide.com: Spotlights eight tips for retirement planning and saving. http://bit.ly/pYm9aM

RetirementPlanner.org: Offers different sources of retirement income, including pensions, tax-deferred accounts and annuities. www.retirementplanner.org/sources_of_income.html

U.S. Department of Labor: Features 10 ways to save and prepare for retirement, with additional useful topic links. www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/10_ways_to_prepare.html

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