<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>The Retirement Savings Challenge</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com</link>
	<description>A world of investing for retirement™</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:04:34 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	
		<item>
		<title>A retirement policy wish list for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/a-retirement-policy-wish-list-for-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/a-retirement-policy-wish-list-for-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement Saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solvency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bob reynolds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Putnam Investm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1438</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The United States is ready to make some changes, and topping my wish list for public and private leaders in 2012 is that they recognize this fact. Of the major lessons learned in 2011, none may be more important than &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/a-retirement-policy-wish-list-for-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/a-retirement-policy-wish-list-for-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2011: Retirement reform took center stage with debt debate</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/2011-retirement-reform-took-center-stage-with-debt-debate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/2011-retirement-reform-took-center-stage-with-debt-debate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement Saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solvency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bob reynolds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1427</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This year was marked by major economic and political changes around the world. From Japan’s earthquake/tsunami disaster to new governments in the Middle East and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, macroeconomic events contributed to a year of volatility in &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/2011-retirement-reform-took-center-stage-with-debt-debate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/12/2011-retirement-reform-took-center-stage-with-debt-debate/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2020 is another country: The race to solvency</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-race-to-solvency/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-race-to-solvency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solvency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solvency]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1402</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Come New Year’s Day 2020, we’ll be facing new challenges, but also new opportunities — many of which we can’t even imagine. The year 2020 will be “another country.” And yet despite the many, many unknowns and surprises that lie &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-race-to-solvency/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-race-to-solvency/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2020 is another country: Emerging investor needs — low-volatility and lifetime income solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-emerging-investor-needs-low-volatility-and-lifetime-income-solutions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-emerging-investor-needs-low-volatility-and-lifetime-income-solutions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defined Contribution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement Saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bob reynolds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1381</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Come New Year’s Day 2020, we’ll be facing new challenges, but also new opportunities — many of which we can’t even imagine. The year 2020 will be “another country.” And yet despite the many, many unknowns and surprises that lie &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-emerging-investor-needs-low-volatility-and-lifetime-income-solutions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-emerging-investor-needs-low-volatility-and-lifetime-income-solutions/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2020 is another country: The demographics of global aging</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-demographics-of-global-aging/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-demographics-of-global-aging/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solvency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1341</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Come New Year’s Day 2020, we’ll be facing new challenges, but also new opportunities — many of which we can’t even imagine. The year 2020 will be “another country.” And yet despite the many, many unknowns and surprises that lie &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-demographics-of-global-aging/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/11/2020-is-another-country-the-demographics-of-global-aging/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2020 is another country: A globally wired world</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/10/2020-is-another-country-a-globally-wired-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/10/2020-is-another-country-a-globally-wired-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Solvency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1313</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Come New Year’s Day 2020, we’ll be facing new challenges, but also new opportunities — many of which we can’t even imagine. The year 2020 will be “another country.” And yet despite the many, many unknowns and surprises that lie &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/10/2020-is-another-country-a-globally-wired-world/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/10/2020-is-another-country-a-globally-wired-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Great Recession may change the way many investors think about saving</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/the-great-recession-may-change-the-way-many-investors-think-about-saving/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/the-great-recession-may-change-the-way-many-investors-think-about-saving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert L. Reynolds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement Saving]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1274</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As workers try to get their savings back on track after the recession, they may find the savings vehicles they traditionally relied on are not providing the earnings they need. Economic growth has slowed, and the Federal Reserve has committed &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/the-great-recession-may-change-the-way-many-investors-think-about-saving/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/the-great-recession-may-change-the-way-many-investors-think-about-saving/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What factors affect investors’ likelihood of retirement success?</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/what-factors-affect-investors-likelihood-of-retirement-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/what-factors-affect-investors-likelihood-of-retirement-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Putnam Investments</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defined Contribution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lifetime income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement success]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1260</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Lifetime Income ScoreSM, developed by Putnam Investments in partnership with Brightwork Partners, is designed to estimate the level of income that U.S. households are currently on track to replace in retirement. Scores incorporate numerous variables related to earnings through &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/what-factors-affect-investors-likelihood-of-retirement-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/09/what-factors-affect-investors-likelihood-of-retirement-success/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Don’t let fear be your guide: Prepare for volatility and stay invested</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/08/dont-let-fear-be-your-guide-prepare-for-volatility-and-stay-invested/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/08/dont-let-fear-be-your-guide-prepare-for-volatility-and-stay-invested/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Putnam Investments</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defined Contribution]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1240</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When thinking about the recent market turmoil, consider this: America’s national debt and its impact on global markets are center stage, and the nation is facing up to its challenge. Action is being taken on the recent debt deal, and &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/08/dont-let-fear-be-your-guide-prepare-for-volatility-and-stay-invested/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/08/dont-let-fear-be-your-guide-prepare-for-volatility-and-stay-invested/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What’s the best way to be ready to retire? Save in your 401(k).</title>
		<link>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/07/whats-the-best-way-to-be-ready-to-retire-save-in-your-401k/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/07/whats-the-best-way-to-be-ready-to-retire-save-in-your-401k/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Putnam Investments</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defined Contribution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement Reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[401k]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bob reynolds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putnam investments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[robert l. reynolds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/?p=1219</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many workers struggling to save may believe they do not make enough money to build sufficient retirement income. But recent Putnam research found that current income is not the prime determinant of retirement readiness. Income helps, but savings behavior is &#8230; <a href="http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/07/whats-the-best-way-to-be-ready-to-retire-save-in-your-401k/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.theretirementsavingschallenge.com/2011/07/whats-the-best-way-to-be-ready-to-retire-save-in-your-401k/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

