Holiday shopping may seem like a huge priority at the moment. Is it more important than saving and planning for retirement? Start your decision process by reading this week’s terrific retirement links.

Bull markets can last pretty long. A Wealth Of Common Sense
Why are more people dying before they get a chance to retire? The New York Times
Some great stats on Long-Term Care. Morningstar
Nine reasons it makes sense to pay for retirement advice. iris
Watch out for these Medicare scams. next avenue
Did Wall Street steal more money from this pension than the Mob? MarketWatch
Does Rand Paul have the solution to the student debt crisis? Forbes
These tax moves can save you big money on Medicare premiums. The Wall Street Journal
Retirement can be a mind game. Barron’s
Honestly, teachers 403(b) plans are terrible. JD SUPRA
It’s hard to save for retirement spending $250k on your kid’s education. A Teachable Moment