How the housing crash hurts your retirement

You can now see that real estate isn't a sure bet. But that's just one lesson of this market. 5 ways to manage a 'flexible' income (MONEY Magazine) -- You already know that the housing crisis has wreaked havoc with the economy and financial markets, not to mention the lives of millions who've lost or could lose their homes. But there may be a less obvious casualty too: your retirement prosperity. According to a... [read full story]