Factoring Health Care Costs into Retirement Planning

When planning for your retirement, factor in the cost of health care. Consider your Medicare premiums, co-pays and deductibles. For more on how much you will need and what you can do, read this Financial Tip.

Session Ends in the Red

Stocks took a breather Monday. Alcoa, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America led the Dow’s downswing. Trading ended near session lows amid news that Greece said it likely won’t meet its deficit-reduction target for 2011.