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Pension Plus 401k: Best of Both Worlds?

2:30 pm, November 10, 2009

There are some alternatives to a 401(k) or a pension plan. One that may be available in January offers a pension-like retirement benefit and a 401(k).

 

Roth Rules for Retirees: Prepare for Conversion

10:51 am, November 03, 2009

It could pay to keep a chunk of cash on the sidelines this year. You may want it to convert a traditional IRA or similar plan to a tax-free Roth IRA.

 

No-Brainer Investing Carries Risks

9:30 am, November 03, 2009

Target-date funds might seem like the default for young investors, but is the risk worth the reward?

 

Same-Sex Couples' Not-So-Golden Years

12:45 pm, October 29, 2009

Gays and lesbians are at a disadvantage when it comes to retirement savings, mostly because of federal laws.

 

Another $10K Hit to Your Social Security?

11:45 am, October 27, 2009

The government won't give cost of living increases next year, eroding the effect of compound interest.

 

IRA: Traditional or Roth? video

1:51 pm, October 14, 2009

Greg Daugherty, a blogger for Consumer Reports, tells Alix Steel the benefits of Roth and traditional IRAs. Which is best for you?

 

Confused by Roth IRAs? You're Not Alone

10:57 am, October 12, 2009

The upcoming repeal of income caps for Roth IRAs could help rich Americans cut taxes, but few investors realize it.

 

Education Plays into Retirement Plans

4:38 pm, October 06, 2009

For those with little education, "retirement" involves continuing to work — and that will likely become more common, a new study finds.

 

Wreck Your Nest Egg: 10 Bad ETFs

6:23 am, October 01, 2009

Exchange-traded funds may be trendy, but don't buy in too quickly. Here are some ETFs that could ruin your retirement plans.

 

Americans Put Retirement Plans on Autopilot

1:53 pm, September 30, 2009

Automatic retirement-plan enrollment is getting more popular in the U.S., with higher participation rates adding about $8 billion a year.

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