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Retire Success News

4 time-tested investing rules for a scary new world
"In the three years since economic reality deflated the technology bubble and took the broader markets down with it... participation in the 401(k) plans offered by more than 500 U.S. companies fell 10% -- from 80% of eligible employees in 1999 to just 72% in 2002, according to a survey by The Spectrem Group, a Chicago-based consulting firm."
Frugality, Consistency, Diversification, Adaptability

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Too Young To Retire's Top Ten Ways to Retire "Retirement"
1.Retire the word "retirement;" 2.Realize that retirement is a relatively new concept; 3.Restructure your priorities; 4.Renew your zest for education; 5.Revitalize your energy; 6.Rekindle your spirit for risk taking; 7.Respond to new opportunities; 8.Recharge your system; 9.Revisit your childhood dreams; 10.Remember that the wisdom to discover and act on your deepest passion is within you.

Retire Shoes
Did you know that Skechers makes a shoe they call Men's Retire? I don't know if they make any claim that wearing the shoes will help you be more successful, or happier, in retirement. But for only $49.99, I'm ordering a pair and not taking a chance!

How to Live Well in Retirement
Saving and planning don't stop when you pull your last paycheck. The Basics: "10 ways to save after retirement," "How to find the right retirement community," "Put your home's equity to work for you," "How to get the most from your nest egg." More on MSN Money: "Retire like royalty in a low-cost paradise," "Take your retirement on the road," "Will you run out of money?"

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