Sunday, February 8, 2004
 

Game plans Starting from where you are Where the experts say you should be, and how four Puget Sound residents are handling their retirement planning Where do you begin? 40 years until retirement 30 years until retirement 20 years until retirement 10 years until retirement Doing it yourself Small-business retirement plans made simple For small business owners, setting up a retirement plan is essential — and the sooner, the better.

Special challenges Playing catch-up Extra hurdles confront women and minorities in planning for retirement Adding it up Counting on that Social Security? Pension? Better think again Trend is toward less help from government, employers, more reliance on what you put aside for yourself Getting help Advice for choosing a financial planner Retirement planning involves considerations beyond saving and investing. Provided are tips for seeking a professional to help you with financial planning. Analysis Retirement proposals resurface Get ready to invest if Bush's plans survive election year