Retirement Advisor

In a move that may be a bad sign for the economy, Americans are spending more, and raiding their savings, college and retirement accounts to do so even as they take on more credit card debt.

As a practical solution to the complex issue of offering pensions to foreign workers who reside in high-income settings such as Dubai, the international pension plan market has grown by 50 percent in a half decade.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries is changing its ASPPA Journal to Plan Consultant magazine.

Small retirement plans cost an average 1.30 percent, while the average total cost for a large retirement plan is 1.08 percent, according to the 12th edition of the 401k Averages Book.

Is your cash really better off in a DB plan? We looked at all 2010 form 5500 filings made up to this date for small plans (where the majority of us have our money).

Mercer has released its 2012 Guide to Social Security and 2012 Medicare booklets. The publications help retirees understand both social programs so they can better plan for retirement.

From financial nuts and bolts to more holistic aims, here's a look at seven worthy resolutions for retirees to commit to in 2012

The CBO found that raising the Medicare eligibility age or the early or full eligibility age for Social Security would reduce federal spending and limit the number of people with access to health insurance.