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Rebalancing my 401K and IRA accounts
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Like me, most people have enjoyed a nice jump in their 401k, IRA and other retirement accounts as the stock market recovered over the last 6 months,. In fact according to the WSJ, despite the...

Article | Oct 28, 2009 | Views: 45 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, ira, rebalance

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The best time to invest in a 401(k)? Now
Submitted by AndrewLinus  (money.cnn.com)

Question: I'm 47 years old and would like to begin participating in my company's 401(k) plan. But I don't know if this is the right time to do so. Do you think I should start now or wait until the...

Article | Oct 27, 2009 | Views: 34 | Comments: 0 

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No One Cares More About Your Retirement Than YOU Do
Submitted by AndrewLinus  (www.getrichslowly.org)

The bottom line is this: If you want an above-the-poverty-line retirement, and you want to feel comfortable that it will stay that way for the length of your retirement, then you must save, save,...

Article | Oct 22, 2009 | Views: 84 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement

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Another $250 SS Payment in 2010
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

President Obama has proposed extending the 2009 economic recovery payment of $250 into 2010 by providing another payment of $250 to retirees,veterans and disabled people already receiving Social...

Article | Oct 14, 2009 | Views: 79 | Comments: 0 
Tags: obama, social, security, stimulus, payment

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Timing Your Social Security Benefit Claims
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Many people thinking of claiming social security should carefully consider this choice, because the longer term costs could easily outweigh the short term benefits. According to

Article | Oct 7, 2009 | Views: 51 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, savings, social, security

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What is the Difference between FDIC and NCUA insured
Submitted by chriscd  (jumbocdinvestments.com)

A short article explaining the difference between FDIC and NCUA insured CDs. Technically, no difference, but a perspective is offered on the differences between banks and credit unions themselves.

Article | Sep 23, 2009 | Views: 101 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banks, credit unions, ncua insured, fdic insured

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You and Your Retirement Account
Submitted by Keith A Campbell  (bestcashcow.com)

Whether you have retired or just switching jobs, this article is for you. In this first part we will go over employee stock options and what to do with them. In the second installment we will go...

Series | Sep 23, 2009 | Views: 22 | Comments: 0
Tags: retirement investing 4, k ira roth

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You and Your Retirement Account
Submitted by Keith A Campbell  (bestcashcow.com)

Whether you have retired or just switching jobs, this article is for you. In this first part we will go over employee stock options and what to do with them. In the second installment we will go...

Series | Sep 18, 2009 | Views: 127 | Comments: 0
Tags: retirement investing 4, k ira roth

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How Retirees Can Spend Enough, but Not Too Much
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

Until a few years ago, the standard advice for retirees was that a withdrawal rate of 4 percent or 4.5 percent was about the best you could do. However, several studies have suggested that...

Article | Sep 3, 2009 | Views: 73 | Comments: 0 
Tags: bonds, retirement, stock market, stocks, investing, personal finance, retirement planning, investment, iras

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5 Retirement Personal Finance Tips
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Normally, personal finance is targeted at the young and new to working life, but older Americans are in need of advice as much as anyone else. In fact they are even more at risk, because they don't...

Article | Aug 25, 2009 | Views: 62 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, money, finance, planning, financial

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New 2010 Roth IRA Conversion Rules and Contribution Limits
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

You can convert from a traditional to Roth IRA, but the rules are again quite restrictive. Only taxpayers with Modified Adjusted Gross Incomes (MAGI) of less than $100,000 in the year of conversion...

Article | Aug 18, 2009 | Views: 1295 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, investing, planning, ira, financial, roth, rules, limits

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Making a Good Deal for Retirement Even Better
Submitted by ktexas  (online.wsj.com)

New tax rules are about to give more people access to a Roth IRA, one of the best savings plans for later life. Here’s how the changes work - and how to get ready.

Article | Jun 23, 2009 | Views: 200 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, taxes, investing, roth ira, iras, traditiona ira

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For Older Investors, Old Rules May Not Apply
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

The stock market’s damage has already been done. And if you’re one of those people near or already in retirement, you already know you’re going to have to work longer, save more or spend...

Article | Jun 22, 2009 | Views: 115 | Comments: 0 
Tags: bonds, retirement, savings, stock market, stocks, investing, bear market, mutual funds, risk, investment, asset allocation

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Investor's life savings wiped out in GM's bankruptcy
Submitted by ktexas  (www.dailyherald.com)

This is a good lesson on the importance of diversification. From the article: Byrnes said that, like most investors, he saw bonds as a conservative investment when he decided about five years...

Article | Jun 5, 2009 | Views: 131 | Comments: 0 
Tags: bonds, investing, retirement planning, gm, bankruptcy, risks

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My Company's 401k Plan Sucks
Submitted by KyleAAA  (amateurassetallocator.com)

Here's one way to handle a crappy 401k plan

Article | May 26, 2009 | Views: 123 | Comments: 0 
Tags: bad



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