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John Bogle: The "Train Wreck" Awaiting American Retirement
A toxic mix of too much choice, backwards incentives, and a misplaced faith in the market's past performance has positioned America's retirement system for an uncertain future, says the founder of The Vanguard Group.
April 23, 2013
Helaine Olen: Why Your 401(k) Retirement Plan is Failing You
Most financial planners would say you need about $1 million to ensure a decent retirement, but "absolutely almost no one is there right now," says journalist Helaine Olen.
April 23, 2013
Michael Falcon: Retirement Crisis? Not Exactly.
While the nation’s retirement system may have its flaws, it is far from in crisis, according to the head of retirement at JPMorgan Asset Management.
April 23, 2013
Teresa Ghilarducci: Why the 401(k) is a "Failed Experiment"
The 401(k) was never designed with the middle class in mind, and may now be leaving a generation of Baby Boomers without enough to avoid poverty, says the New School economist.
April 23, 2013
"The Retirement Gamble" Facing Us All
Retirement is big business in America, but is the system costing workers and retirees more than what they're getting in return, asks FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith.
April 23, 2013
Six Reasons the "Dark Side" Still Exists Under Obama
Obama banned torture, but hasn't taken steps to keep it from happening again, according to a recently released report.
April 22, 2013
As Senate Debates, Immigration Backlog Keeps Growing
The number of deportation cases is the highest it's been in 15 years.
April 22, 2013
Boston Bombing Unknowns Could Also Yield Clues
In addition to the forensic evidence left behind, what’s not yet known about the attacks can offer clues to the bomber’s identity, according to a former FBI agent who investigated the 9/11 attacks.
April 17, 2013
Immigration Bill Prioritizes Border Security
But the U.S. has already spent billions — and according to a recent GAO report, we don't know whether it's making a difference.
April 16, 2013
Spirit Lake Nation Elders Vote to Oust Tribal Council
The elders say the council hasn't dealt with corruption and child abuse on the North Dakota reservation.
April 12, 2013
Syrian President Warns Against Western Intervention
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned this weekend that a Libyan-style Western intervention against his regime will lead to a regional crisis.
April 12, 2013
Guantanamo Commissions Paralyzed by Data Breach
All defense counsel representing detainees facing charges before the military commissions in Guantanamo Bay have been forced to stop work as a result of an internal data breach in the Pentagon’s computer system.
April 12, 2013