Retirement Planning for Women

How can women improve their retirement outlook?, Jackson Citizen-Patriot, Aug. 30, 2006, explores the special considerations which a woman should take into account in preparing an estate plan such as life expectancy, earnings, and lifestyle.

The key suggestions include:

• Take advantage of retirement plans;
• Know how much to expect from Social Security; 
• Carefully designate the beneficiaries of wills, trusts, retirement plans, etc.;
• Obtain professional help; and
• Stay informed