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June 27, 2008 10:57 AM EDT --
Picture a triple-decker club sandwich, but instead of turkey, ham and lettuce, put yourself in the middle with your parents on the top and your kids on the bottom. In fact, nearly 10 million baby boomers . . .
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May 21, 2008 11:17 AM EDT --
Does your employer offer a traditional defined benefit pension plan (DB plan) that guarantees you a monthly pension payment for life? If so, congratulations are in order—such plans are becoming . . .
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May 14, 2008 10:59 AM EDT --
We all face a number of significant life-stage changes that require us to stop, examine our financial plan and make any necessary changes. Here's a quick review of how you might adjust your financial . . .
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April 30, 2008 01:49 PM EDT --
You've worked hard to build your assets—your investments, your home, your treasured possessions—and to provide a level of financial security for your loved ones. Doesn't it make sense . . .
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April 24, 2008 05:28 PM EDT --
Sending children to college can be very expensive. Fortunately, the sooner you start saving and investing for college, the more flexibility you'll have and the fewer loan payments you or your child . . .
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April 02, 2008 04:14 PM EDT --
Even when there are no big changes to the tax laws, annual inflation and previously scheduled adjustments trigger a number of small tax rule changes, including:
How much you can contribute to retirement . . .
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March 26, 2008 02:00 PM EDT --
If you haven't started your 2007 income tax return, you've still got time. But don't wait until the night before your return is due. If you get started today, you can increase your chances . . .
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February 06, 2008 01:49 PM EST --
When it comes to retirement savings, the Roth IRA offers unique retirement-savings benefits. First introduced in 1998, it provides no tax deduction for contributions, but your investments can grow . . .
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January 18, 2008 11:59 AM EST --
Do you spend more time planning your annual vacation than you do thinking about your personal finances? And when you do finally get around to thinking about your finances, is it at the last possible minute? . . .
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December 27, 2007 12:51 PM EST --
If tax time is more terrifying to you than your holiday credit card bill, read on. First, take heart that you have more than two months to take action to minimize the pain of April 15. Then, consider the . . .
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December 27, 2007 12:40 PM EST --
So you've spent your whole life saving for retirement -- now you're finished working, and it's time to start spending what you've saved.
For many, making this transition can be confusing . . .
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December 07, 2007 12:51 PM EST --
Year-end is a time when we think about giving, and that includes giving back to the community by donating to our favorite charities.
While it may be better to give than to receive, with proper planning . . .
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November 09, 2007 04:31 PM EST --
As the last few years have tragically demonstrated, natural disasters can strike at any time, in any place. Whether it's a hurricane off the Atlantic, an earthquake on the West Coast, or a flood, . . .
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November 02, 2007 09:58 AM EDT --
As a continuation of last week’s article, below are the final tax tips you can implement today to minimize the pain of April 15. Consider the following tips for retirement planning, education savings . . .
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October 26, 2007 11:41 AM EDT --
If tax time is more terrifying to you than a Halloween ghoul, read on. First, take heart that you have more than two months to take action to minimize the pain of April 15. Then, consider the 20 bite-size . . .
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October 12, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
We all face a number of significant life-stage changes that require us to stop, examine our financial plan and make any necessary changes. Here’s a quick review of how you might adjust your financial . . .
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September 27, 2007 05:40 PM EDT --
Buy, sell or hold? These are the eternal questions investors everywhere face. Of the three, investors seem to struggle most with the decision to sell. Let's take a close look at two fundamental reasons . . .
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August 13, 2007 05:36 PM EDT --
Congratulations on your new job! Whether it’s a career switch or work in the same field, leaving one employer for another means you’ll be faced with a number of important financial choices. . . .
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August 08, 2007 03:15 PM EDT --
On the TV sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” Jan Brady often complained about having to live in her older sister’s shadow (“Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”). The media’s unrelenting . . .
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July 27, 2007 12:35 PM EDT --
Retirement was simpler when all you had to do was put in your time at work, retire and collect your check. Between the company pension and Social Security, most retirees figured they had it made. And if . . .
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