Retirement Trends

Stocks were slightly lower in early trading Tuesday as investors continued to worry about the Federal Reserve winding down its economic stimulus program and weak consumer spending in the United States.

Data from Vanguard suggests that retirees employ spending methods that incorporate market fluctuations.

Stocks were mixed in early trading as investors weighed encouraging news about the economy against weaker holiday shopping sales.

Set aside for a moment the fight in Washington, D.C., over stopgap spending legislation.

The OECD says the average retirement ages will be 67 or more by mid-century. And even that age might not be enough to ensure a decent retirement.

They argue that by forcing new employees into DC plans and letting existing workers continue with DB plans, companies might be violating a treasury rule.