Christine Fahlund, a senior financial planner and vice president of T. Rowe Price Investment Services, joined the firm in 1995. With her more than 25 years' experience in financial planning, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm and our industry. Often quoted in national publications—The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Money Magazine, and Kiplinger's—Christine also has appeared on CBS News, CNBC, National Public Radio, Morningstar.com, SmartMoney.com, and Marketwatch.com, among others.
Christine's specialties are retirement accumulation strategies, retirement distribution, and estate planning. She also provides technical financial planning content and analysis and helps develop new retirement planning strategies for our shareholders. After earning a B.A. in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College, Christine received a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts Five College Ph.D. Program.
April 17, 2013
Many investors saving for retirement may at some point temporarily suspend their contributions for any number of reasons—losing a job, caring for children or an elderly parent, or coping with medical problems. But a lapse in retirement investing doesn’t necessarily need to translate into lost retirement income. Read More
March 21, 2013
If you don't need the assets in your individual retirement account (IRA) to meet your retirement living expenses, you may want to consider preserving as much of the account as possible for future generations. Read More
February 13, 2013
Now that the dust has settled over what some might refer to as "fiscal cliff part 1," we can see clearly one of the most visible results: higher tax rates in 2013 on investment income and long-term capital gains for those in upper income brackets. Read More
January 7, 2013
Despite the crosscurrents of volatile global financial markets, a struggling U.S. economy, and continued uncertainty in Washington, investors remain focused on saving for retirement, a new T. Rowe Price survey suggests. In the wake of the financial crisis, however, many have a reduced appetite for risk. Read More
November 15, 2012
As you prepare for the later years of your life—including finances and plans for possible long-term care—you may want to involve your adult children in the conversation. Doing so is important, because your plans may have an impact on their future as well as yours. Read More
November 14, 2012
One of the biggest decisions when developing your retirement income strategy is when and how to begin collecting Social Security benefits. Although you may begin drawing Social Security at age 62, there is no requirement to do so. In fact, your payment increases by approximately 7% to 8% for every year you delay, up to age 70. Read More
August 6, 2012
The primary goal of a retirement investment and income strategy is to ensure that your savings last throughout retirement. Achieving that all-important objective includes addressing two critical risks: longevity and inflation. Read More
July 31, 2012
Of all the major changes in life, retirement may pose the greatest long-term challenge. The prospect of leaving the workforce and drawing a regular paycheck might be a concern, posing a difficult question: Am I ready? Read More
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