This week’s retirement strategies and news

April 28 April 28     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   Personal Finance   Big money goal? Try a 1-week financial fast     Your financial achievements will only go as far as your willingness to sacrifice for them.     Read Story     Personal Finance           Can an annuity act as your pension plan? Retirement planning has changed a lot over the last few decades. And perhaps one of the most dramatic changes is the slow and steady death of employer-provided pensions.                                   Personal Finance           5 expenses that will change in retirement You have a rough idea of how much your electric bill will be next month.                                    Personal Finance           Is your gym membership a good investment? Maybe if you actually go to the gym, but usage statistics suggest otherwise.                                 Advertisement   columnist           File and restrict Social Security strategy still applies to some Q: My husband retired early at 62 and is receiving Social Security ...                                   Personal Finance           Plan ahead: 64% of Americans don't have a will Things to consider and pitfalls to avoid when preparing a will.                                   Personal Finance           Will Social Security raise my retirement age? It's possible your retirement age will increase, but is it likely?                                   columnist           Not 62? Deemed filing Social Security loophole has closed If you turned 62 on or after Jan.2, 2016, you're out of luck.                                   columnist           File and suspend Social Security loophole closing fast Mark April 29, 2016, on your calendar. The clock is ticking for those who want to try it.                                   Personal Finance           Improve your savings returns even though rates are staying low Generally, when the Fed raises its rate, banks offer higher returns. Not this time.                                   The Day In Pictures Gallery Syrian civil defense volunteers evacuate a baby from a destroyed building following a reported air strike on the rebel-held neighborhood of al-Kalasa in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, on April 28, 2016. The death toll from an upsurge of fighting     Popular Stories Three people with links to San Bernardino attack arrested Authorities keep tight lid on Ohio murder probe Mistaken ID victim: 'My family had a funeral for me'   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108