Dana George

1 week ago | fool.com | Dana George

As an investor, you've probably learned something about how to find companies you believe are poised to make their shareholders money, and you've undoubtedly heard how beneficial it is to continue investing even when the market is shaky. But one term you may not have learned is "sequence-of-returns risk." This refers to the impact that the timing of your withdrawals can have on your portfolio. And understanding it will be critical if you're going to reach your long-term retirement goals.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana George

Here, we examine 10 of the most common myths associated with Medicare and separate facts from fiction. 1. Medicare is free for everyoneReality: Some parts of Medicare (Part A, hospital coverage) are free for individuals who worked and paid Medicare taxes, but most people are still required to pay premiums, deductibles and copays. Those copays cover other parts of Medicare, like Part B (medical coverage) and Part D (prescription coverage).

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Dana George

If, like me, one-size-fits-all recommendations make you roll your eyes, you're probably sick of hearing investment advice that's not at all realistic for your situation. Maybe you're in your 30s, determined to retire early. Or perhaps you're in your 50s, desperately working to catch up on retirement savings. In either case, you've undoubtedly heard the message: Take advantage of your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. The truth is that it's not always as easy as it sounds.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana George

For many retirees, 73 is the magic age – the time they must begin withdrawing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts. Retirees born in 1960 or later have until 75 to start taking RMDs. However, what do you do if you don't need the money just yet? Here are five ideas. There's no rule saying you can't withdraw funds from your retirement accounts and immediately reinvest them elsewhere.

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Dana George

For many retirees, 73 is the magic age -- the time they must begin withdrawing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts. Retirees born in 1960 or later have until 75 to start taking RMDs. However, what do you do if you don't need the money just yet? Here are five ideas. 1. ReinvestThere's no rule saying you can't withdraw funds from your retirement accounts and immediately reinvest them elsewhere.