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Repair. Rebuild. Retire.

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:20:00 GMT

Repair. Rebuild. Retire.

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The storm has subsided. Now get your savings back on track and maybe prepare to work a few years longer.

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Top 5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:30:55 GMT

Top 5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

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filed under: Retirement, Retirement Advice

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Preparing for retirement is no easy feat in the slumping economy. Even if you diligently stash money away for decades, one investment misstep can mean the difference between a relaxing retirement filled with days playing golf on the back nine and one that requires you to slave away at a job for years longer than anticipated.

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Deflation Killed the I Bond

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:54:17 GMT

Deflation Killed the I Bond

posted: 208 DAYS 19 HOURS AGO

filed under: Make More, Recession, Retirement, Retirement Advice

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For those looking toward the I Bond as a hedge against inflation, but right now we're experiencing such severe deflation that an investment in an I Bond isn't going to grow. So check your retirement to see how you're invested!

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10 Deadly Sins of Retirement

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:16:30 GMT

10 Deadly Sins of Retirement

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filed under: Retirement, Retirement Advice

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Ken and Daria Dolan from Dolans.com want to warn you about 10 deadly sins of retirement planning and show you the smart money moves you should be making now. Click through our gallery to see what critical mistakes to avoid.

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New Math for IRA Savings

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:14:06 GMT

New Math for IRA Savings

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A Roth IRA could be your new best friend in this scary investing environment if you use your tax-deferred earnings the right way (should you eventually have earnings) and now might be the best time to start fully funding it while your income is down.

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5 Keys to an Early Retirement

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:43:34 GMT

5 Keys to an Early Retirement

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filed under: Economizer, Make More, Retirement, Retirement Advice, Specials

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Many people dream of retiring early, but few actually make it a reality. In short, early retirement is possible, but it requires diligent saving and planning. Here are five key things you can do to improve your chances of starting your "golden years" ahead of schedule.

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Few Save Enough to Retire, Study Says

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:41:22 GMT

Few Save Enough to Retire, Study Says

posted: 482 DAYS 13 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: 401(k), Beat Debt, IRA, Personal Finance, Retirement, Retirement Advice

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A study suggests only one in five workers saves enough annually to maintain his or her lifestyle after retirement, and notes that women are at a disadvantage due to their longer life spans and more frequent career interruptions.

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Survivors Insurance

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:43:34 GMT

Survivors Insurance

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filed under: Retirement, Retirement Advice

Social Security survivors insurance pays a life insurance-type benefit to your eligible family members or (ex-spouse) when you die.

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Disability Insurance

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:43:34 GMT

Disability Insurance

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If you have a medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability insurance benefits.

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Social Security Benefit Amounts & COLAs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:43:34 GMT

Social Security Benefit Amounts & COLAs

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the average worker will receive a retirement benefit that is equal to 40% of his or her career earnings. Learn how this sum can be paid out over the course of your retirement.

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