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RETIREMENT: NEWS & ADVICE

National CD & Investment Rates
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NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGESTODAY+/-LAST WEEK
IRA MMA 2.25% 2.25%
1 yr IRA CD 2.82% 2.81%
5 yr IRA CD 3.56% 3.56%
Jumbo IRA MMA 2.48% 2.57%
1 yr jumbo IRA CD 2.99% 2.99%
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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
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