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RETIREMENT: NEWS & ADVICE

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RETIREMENT NEWS

Cheap, unconventional housing choices

Huge mortgages are leading some to turn to more frugal ways of living. Would a houseboat or RV fit your style?

Inflation: a strangler
Fees eating your 401(k)?
Get rich quick seminar
Raid 401(k) to save home

8 retirement plan mistakes
403(b) improvements afoot
Extreme early retirement
Building a sound portfolio

National CD & Investment Rates

NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

TODAY

+/-

LAST WEEK

IRA MMA	2.24%	2.25%
1 yr IRA CD	2.75%	2.76%
5 yr IRA CD	3.08%	3.10%
Jumbo IRA MMA	2.63%	2.69%
1 yr jumbo IRA CD	2.97%	2.98%

About this index

Rates may include points

LIFESTAGES

EARLY CAREER

Advice for young folks

Active vs. index funds

How the young can get rich

Calculating savings rates

How to allocate assets

Asset allocation chart

MIDCAREER

Dr. Don's midlife tips

Over-50 saving strategies

Retiring early

Nation's retirement status

Surviving 'sandwich' years

Controlling IRA conversion

LATE CAREER

For 55- to 65-year-olds

Choosing a new community

Planning for the unexpected

Estate planning basics

Variable annuities change

Is life insurance necessary?

IN RETIREMENT

Dr. Don's tips for retirees

5 ways to make savings last

Annuitizing assets

Living retirement dreams

Reverse mortgages

Spend-down rates

BOOMER BUCKS

Fees can devastate your 401(k) plan, but few people know how much they are getting charged... More»

-- Barbara Whelehan

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BASICS SERIES

Retirement Basics

Create a savings plan, then put those dollars to work.

Why save for retirement?

Borrowing from a 401(k)

Workplace retirement plans

Weighing risk vs. return

Retirement moves to make

HOT RETIREMENT SPOTS

CALCULATORS

401(k) savings calculator

Figure your future nest egg.

Thinking of retiring early?
Avoid the penalty.

RMDs
Required distributions.

Income calculator

Will savings be enough?

Paycheck analyzer

Contributions on payday.

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RETIREMENT NEWS THIS WEEK

Retiring in a bad economy

The market is affecting almost everyone, but people who are about to retire may be in the most precarious position.

Deciphering mutual funds fees

When investing in mutual funds, whether on your own or with an adviser, make sure you know the fees involved.

Buying your (second) dream home

Before you buy that second residence, make sure you take a good, hard look at whether it makes financial sense.

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