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Boomer Bucks moves and improves
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Bankrate blogs have moved to a new, improved platform. Thanks for reading Bankrate.com!
2010-03-31T15:00:00
Good riddance, FFELP
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Changes to the student loan biz may result in fewer private loans, but that may not be a bad thing.
2010-03-31T15:00:00
Pension plans have risks, too
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The main difference between 401(k) plans and big pension plans is the contingency plan in place.
2010-03-24T14:00:00
Fess up about your food and drink habits
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Employers are getting rather nosy about their workers' lifestyles in their quest to contain costs.
2010-03-20T00:00:00
Will you really need $2 million to retire?
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Experts say we need $2 million to retire, but the fact is most workers don't have 50 grand saved up.
2010-03-16T16:00:00
Getting access to load-waived funds
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Small investors can now buy load funds sans the load, a privilege usually reserved for the wealthy.
2010-03-09T14:00:00
Data used in Retirement Index are 'flawed'
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The CEO of a retirement firm says the 'flaw of averages' applies to the Retirement Readiness Index.
2010-02-23T14:00:00
Passions ignite about retirement readiness
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Is America really on track? Retirement experts disagree. Regardless, you need to see if you are.
2010-02-20T00:00:00
When life throws the ultimate curveball
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No matter how much we prepare (or don't) for retirement, we're never ready for what comes after.
2010-02-17T00:00:00
Love (and money) makes the world go round
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If you and your partner aren't on the same page about money, these books can help you sort it out.
2010-02-11T16:00:00
Do yourself a favor and fill out the FAFSA
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It takes little effort to fill out a FAFSA form. The federal loan terms alone make it worthwhile.
2010-02-09T11:00:00
New tool offers good news about retirement
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Many Americans will have enough money to retire, but only if they work until they're 66 or 67.
2010-02-02T14:00:00
It's business as usual on Wall Street
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Remember Wall Street's demise? After wreaking havoc on the economy, it appears to be flourishing.
2010-01-26T15:00:00
What's your excuse for not getting rich?
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We define rich as having enough money not to work or not to worry, but many folks are not saving any.
2010-01-16T00:00:00
Was it a lost decade for stock investors?
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Pundits say investors made money if they rebalanced their portfolios each year. Here's the truth.
2010-01-13T14:00:00
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