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Key Tools for a Tough Retirement Environment

Sue Stevens of Stevens Wealth Management describes the role of fixed-income, developing-markets exposure, flexible withdrawal rates, and Social Security in today's retirement portfolios.

Jun 22, 2012

Christine Benz: I'm Christine Benz for Morningstar.

Retirees face a very challenging environment, including low yields and very high stock market volatility.

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