Save for College or Retirement?
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - September 8, 2009
These days, many parents can't afford both expenses at the same time.
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How to Give: Tips For Passing on Wealth To Your Kids, Your Charity, and Your Dog
By
Kirk Shinkle
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Money - April 28, 2009
Advice on making sure your giving goes exactly where you intend.
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Emergency Money: 5 Steps to Survive the Financial Crisis If the Unexpected Strikes
By
Kirk Shinkle
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Money - March 20, 2009
You may have to take out an IRA loan, ditch extra insurance, or get rid of the car.
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How Did Your 401(k) Really Stack Up in 2008?
By
Emily Brandon
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Katy Marquardt
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Money - February 12, 2009
It all depends on your age, job tenure, and risk level.
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Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts: What Seniors Need to Know
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - December 26, 2008
Retirees will get tax relief in 2009, but not this year.
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6 Year-End Tax Moves to Make Now
By
Leonard Wiener
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Money - December 10, 2008
2008 may best be forgotten, but these tax tips may ease the financial pain.
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IRA Debit Cards Offer Convenience With Hefty Fees
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 18, 2008
Here’s how to decide if the new IRA debit card is right for you.
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Obama's Plans for Your Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008
Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement.
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What if Free Choices Lead to Bad Choices?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - November 3, 2008
Candidates' retirement proposals raise concerns about need, timing.
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Will Your Employer Eliminate Its 401(k) Match?
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - November 3, 2008
GM eliminated its match, and other companies are likely to follow.
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Should Feds Rescue Retirement System, Too?
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - October 31, 2008
Shrinking private savings plans and shaky pensions equal tougher future for millions.
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Why Democrats Will Target the Investor Class in 2009
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - October 30, 2008
Expect them to push for a rollback in Americans involvement in the stock market.
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6 Steps for Drawing Down Retirement Funds
By
Kerry Hannon
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Money - October 28, 2008
This withdrawal strategy should be plotted with great care.
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The Bailout Versus Your Retirement Dollars
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - October 6, 2008
If you think $700 billion is a big number, check out these retirement figures.
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Saving for College Versus Retirement
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - September 15, 2008
How to balance your golden years with a college fund.
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Retirement Rollover Ads Spark Controversy
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - July 30, 2008
Fidelity defends its marketing strategy to the Senate.
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What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - July 29, 2008
Try approaching your employer; otherwise, consider an IRA.
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Rethinking 401(k) Rollovers
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - July 28, 2008
7 things to consider before you move your nest egg into an IRA.
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Tips on Shifting to Retirement Spending Mode
By
Kerry Hannon
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Money - June 25, 2008
The transitional years require a change in your financial mind-set.
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Employees With 401(k)'s Retire Later
By
Emily Brandon
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Planning to Retire - May 28, 2008
Workers who lack traditional pension plans try to time retirement with stock market booms.
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Are You Investing Too Conservatively?
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - May 19, 2008
Young investors can stomach all-stock portfolios, adviser says.
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Answers to 5 Burning 401(k) Questions
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - May 15, 2008
The low-down on Roth, picking funds, and how much to contribute.
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A Quarter of Adults Dip Into Retirement Funds
By
Katy Marquardt
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New Money - May 5, 2008
Top reason for those under 35: home down payment.
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Who Are the 'Middle-Class Millionaires'?
By
Mary Duan
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Money - May 2, 2008
They work long hours, take little time off, and persevere in the face of setbacks.
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Anatomy of a Financial Fraud
By
Mary Duan
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Money - May 2, 2008
How a California investment counselor undermined his victims' futures.
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