Avatar Posted by Lucas 188 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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If you're one of the lucky 30 million American workers still covered by a traditional defined-benefit pension plan, you'll likely be faced with a crucial and irrevocable decision when you retire: should you take your pension in the form of a guaranteed monthly check for life or should you grab all read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 188 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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As you may already know, June is the most popular month in this country for weddings. So now that the marrying month is almost over, I thought it might be a good idea to turn the focus to - what else? - divorce! read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 188 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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You can keep shifting your investments around according to market conditions, but a better strategy is to diversify, buy and hold. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 197 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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With most Americans doing a lousy job saving for their Golden Years, Barack Obama says the government has to step in. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 197 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Back in the '60s, when the musical "Hair" was heralding the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the popular catchphrase was "What's your sign, man?" But with Hair now a nostalgic memory (in my case literally) and boomers more concerned about retirement than about Jupiter aligning with Mars, the new man read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 208 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Question: I was at a presentation to senior citizens who have most of their funds invested in fixed income products (CD's). The presenter showed how our investments are taxed and we don't keep up with inflation. He scared the hell out of us. Then came the product he sells which was a fixed annuity read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 210 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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The jig is up. For years, politicians have been playing what amounts to a multi-trillion-dollar shell game with state and local pensions. They've doled out lush retiree benefits to their heavily unionized workforces, knowing that they could shove the cost for those benefits onto future generations read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 210 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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It's never too late to start saving for retirement, but now that you've put it off - don't wait any longer. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 210 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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How much money do you need to pay the doctor's bills in retirement? The answer: More than you probably think. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 210 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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Older people can be targets in a number of financial scams. Here are a few tips to find your parents a professional planner. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 230 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Last week's West Virginia election should frighten you. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 230 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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When the market gets rocky, you might be tempted to protect your principal in a money market or cash fund. But look before you leap. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 237 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Last week, the federal government began sending out more than $100 billion in "tax rebates" to millions of Americans in an effort to stimulate the sluggish economy. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 246 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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There are many factors that will help you determine whether you'll be able to retire early. Here's how to figure it out. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 246 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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There is nothing remotely fuddy-duddy about Mindy and Brad Reese. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 246 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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You might be listening to the symphony of financial experts extolling the virtues of a 401(k) plan, often touted as the best way to save for your golden years. But that's not necessarily the case. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 256 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Conventional wisdom says that since Americans are living longer, we should work longer too - and that 401(k)s are the best tool for funding whatever retirement we can hope to afford. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 256 days ago (http://asktheexpert.blogs.money.cnn.com)
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No one can predict what the future holds, so you might be better off hedging your retirement by tax diversifying. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 264 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Over the past year or two, a combo of new government regulations and a chaotic stock market - not to mention the continued slashing of traditional pensions - has spurred many companies to revamp their 401(k) plans in ways that can pay off big-time. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 273 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
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Americans are becoming increasingly worried about saving for their retirement as the nation's economic outlook continues to darken, according to a new survey of workers and retirees released Wednesday. read more »
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