This week’s retirement strategies and news

March 01 March 01     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   taxes   Tax headaches: Social Security benefits targeted by hackers     The thieves get a big payout in this identity theft twist and leave the victim to have to do damage control with the Social Security administration.     Read Story     Personal Finance           More employers offering Roth 401(k)s: Why you should save in one There are lots of good reasons to choose a Roth 401(k) -- especially if you're worried about taxes in retirement.                                   Personal Finance           This common retirement advice could make you run out of money The "your age in bonds" rule doesn't work very well once you're in retirement.                                   Personal Finance           Should you file for Social Security at full retirement age? Waiting until full retirement age to claim benefits is a smart move for some seniors.                                 Advertisement   Personal Finance           Getting a tax refund? Use it on home improvements to boost resale value Here are some home improvement ideas in several price ranges so you can put that tax refund to work.                                   Personal Finance           How to find lost 401(k) cash (and other unclaimed money) When workers change jobs they forget the money in their former 401(k).                                   Personal Finance           Don't make these common, costly Medicare mistakes If you are nearing retirement, you could fall prey to common misconceptions about Medicare.                                   Personal Finance           Fees could sink your retirement savings. What to do about it Look carefully at your plan's fee disclosures and the expense ratios on the mutual funds you're invested in.                                   Personal Finance           This secure retirement index hits a 17-year high Aim for a 401(k) savings goal of 15 percent of salary, including employer contributions.                                   columnist           How many years of retirement do you need to fund? Don’t underestimate the risk of outliving your retirement funds.                                   The Day In Pictures Gallery A woman tosses hot water into the freezing cold air that turns into a sparkling cloud of snow. Fresh heavy snowfalls and icy blizzards were expected to lash Europe as the region shivers in a deadly deep-freeze that has gripped countries from the far     Popular Stories 'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal seen in Alabama Worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles hold commitment ceremony Putin says 'no one in the world has anything like' all-powerful nuclear missile   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108