The menorah, perhaps the most instantly recognizable symbol of Hanukkah today, now comes in all shapes and sizes for all ages. Some are personalized, handmade family heirlooms, while others have a ...

10. Don't Count on Home Equity as your Sole Source of Retirement Income. - Home equity alone may not satisfy all of your retirement income needs. - Use 401(k)s, IRAs, insurance and annuities to build ...

8. Buy "Medigap" Supplemental Insurance. - Medicare will only pay about 50% of your health care needs. You need supplemental insurance coverage. - Select a plan and shop for good pricing. "We've got ...

7. Buy Annuities for Retirement Income. - Annuities are the only investment that can give you income for life and help you avoid the risk of outliving your savings. - Buy an annuity when you sell your ...

- Protect your retirement capital from a health attack: Three out of 10 people age 65 and above will never need long-term care. Two out of 10 will need five years or more. - Most long-term care is not ...

4. Invest in Disability and Life Insurance. - Your most important asset is not your IRA or 401(k) – it's your ability to produce income. Protect it! - If you're still working, buy disability insurance ...

- Now that you know what you will need, set and stick to a savings plan to build up the capital you require. - Keep your savings in tax-sheltered accounts: IRAs, 401(k)s, and annuities for maximum ...

1. Confirm Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits. - Obtain an updated Social Security statement. Ascertain the amount and start date of the Social Security income you will enjoy. - Contact your ...

2. Set a Detailed, Realistic, Written Retirement Plan. - Set a target retirement date. - Identify the amount of post-retirement income you'll need. - Factor in your Social Security and any pension ...

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Bower's mother made elaborate feasts for Chinese New Year. He's joining with chefs from HaiSous and Momotaro to celebrate the ...

Erling Wu-Bower's mother made elaborate feasts for Chinese New Year. He's joining with chefs from HaiSous and Momotaro to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake, and shared one of his mother's recipes ...