> From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert) > Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:52:51 -0700 > > If you think you'll be retiring before then, it may be best to talk with a > financial advisor. They may advise you to buy an annuity. See > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annuity_%28US_financial_products%29 . You may also try: http://moneycentral.msn.com/retire/planner.aspx to see when you may be able to retire. I think the default of "6%" is overly optimistic for returns-after-retirement -- I would use "3%", i.e., keeping up with inflation.