On this week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, a retirement income special. Highly rated financial planner Harold Evensky, award winning personal finance columnist Jonathan Clements and Kiplinger's retirement income specialist Mary Beth Franklin explain where to find safer and higher income sources in a low return, high risk world.

President
Evensky & Katz Wealth Management

“The One Investment...” INFLATION RISK - Buy Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

Senior Editor
     Kiplinger's Personal Finance

“The One Investment...” SHORT-TERM GUARANTEE - Buy a five year immediate annuity

Director of Financial Education, Citi Personal Wealth Management
On The Bookshelf: The Little Book of Main Street Money

“The One Investment...” Favorite State - Buy Texas Permanent School Fund Bonds

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Step 1
- Look at basic expenses
- How much money do you need to cover annual expenses in retirement?

Step 2
- Review financial resources: current & future
- How much of your retirement expenses can they cover?

Step 3
- Make a plan to increase income generation over time
- Do your investments provide growth as well as income?




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- Call 888-919-2345 or visit the Kiplinger's website.

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