NCPA Publications: Retirement

10 Ways to Wreck Your Retirement

People have a great deal of control over whether or not their retirement will be comfortable. Millions of Americans are preparing for retirement by saving in tax-favored retirement accounts - principa…
Roth 2010: Should You Convert?

Beginning in 2010, a new rule change allows people with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to reduce their tax burden at retirement by converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Before deciding…
Is the Mattress a Good Place for Money?

In fall 2008, the stock market suffered a severe decline. Fear prompted a number of individuals to suspend contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts. They reasoned that holding the money and h…
Socially Responsible Investing

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is the practice of choosing stocks, bonds or mutual funds based on political, religious or social values.  This investment strategy can be hazardous to an individu…
Ten Ways to Wreck Your Retirement

Personal retirement accounts are a valuable tool in building a retirement nest egg. The recent fall in the stock market has caused some savers to cash out their savings. This is unfortunate because th…