Warren Buffet bought his first stock when he was 11. The main reason why he is so rich. The good news is even if you begin much later, you can still achieve your goals. Start right now by reading this week’s terrific links.
Financial industry lobbyists spend a ton of money to deplete your retirement account with high fees. InvestmentNews
What happens when you lose track of old 401(k) plans? GAO
Identifying your goals is one of the most important parts of any retirement plan. The Retirement Cafe
The myth of gold plated pensions. TeacherPensions.org
Most people don’t like annuities because they think they’re unfair. The Wall Street Journal
Here are some alternatives for retirement saving if you have no plan at work. MarketWatch
Most people should delay taking social security but these benefits may be a bit overstated. Open Social Security
Some tools to stress test your retirement portfolio. CNBC
Young people have an amazing opportunity to save for retirement. A Teachable Moment
Cheap is better than free for retirement investors. Bloomberg
