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		<title>Baby Boomers: Investing in Annuities &#8211; A Good Idea?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the Baby Boomers and Midlifers, this October &#8211; the Month of The Harvest Moon!: The focus is on Planning for Retirement. We&#8217;re talking about finance, and lifestyle choices. Planning for those days when after all your hard work you can &#8220;harvest&#8221; the rewards &#8211; whether that means travel, time, golf, or doing just what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Boomer Finance: When Should You Hire An Advisor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat Mullaly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may feel you are doing a good job handling your personal finances and do not feel you want to spend your time and money on a financial advisor. Financial advisors may not know better than you how to utilized your money in the most appropriate ways. However, they are aware of financial opportunities, tools, and how to use them. They can help you develop a solid well researched financial plan which will create more money for your family, allow you to handle life changes easier, and help protect you against disruptions in the stock market. When is the right time to hire a financial advisor?]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Boomers: Do Not Make These 9 Retirement Planning Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat Mullaly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a baby boomer nearing retirement? Retirement years are one of the best years in one's life most especially if you've already worked for almost all your entire life. It's the time to savor the fruits of your labor. It's time to relax, to free yourself from worries and enjoy the remaining years of your life.

Most people commit mistakes in planning for their retirement years. In the end, they have not successfully retired themselves from work and would either depend on the income of their children to support their needs. Here are some of the most common retirement planning mistakes people commit:]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Boomers and Retirement: Top 4 Must Do&#8217;s Before You Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat Mullaly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how old you are making retirement calculations should be high on your agenda. The earlier you start to think about creating a nest egg the easier your retirement will be. Here are 4 top "must-dos" to implement BEFORE you start planning.]]></description>
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		<title>Tapping Into Your Retirement Funds? There is a Right Way to Do it.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat Mullaly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Baby Boomer should be preparing for retirement, even if it's decades away. Especially if it's decades away!!! Socking away a little each month in a 401K, a Roth IRA, even an emergency savings account should be an essential part of the plan. But with today's economic situation it may not be as easy as it was to keep up those payments. If you are faced with a depletion or resources and a sudden emergency lands on your doorstep, you may be tempted to actually tap into those savings. It's not the best idea, but if you are forced to do so, there are ways to do it that won't leave you stranded.]]></description>
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