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Boomer Bucks moves and improves

Article: Bankrate blogs have moved to a new, improved platform. Thanks for reading Bankrate.com!

Good riddance, FFELP

Article: Changes to the student loan biz may result in fewer private loans, but that may not be a bad thing.

Pension plans have risks, too

Article: The main difference between 401(k) plans and big pension plans is the contingency plan in place.

Fess up about your food and drink habits

Article: Employers are getting rather nosy about their workers' lifestyles in their quest to contain costs.

Will you really need $2 million to retire?

Article: Experts say we need $2 million to retire, but the fact is most workers don't have 50 grand saved up.

Getting access to load-waived funds

Article: Small investors can now buy load funds sans the load, a privilege usually reserved for the wealthy.

Data used in Retirement Index are 'flawed'

Article: The CEO of a retirement firm says the 'flaw of averages' applies to the Retirement Readiness Index.

Passions ignite about retirement readiness

Article: Is America really on track? Retirement experts disagree. Regardless, you need to see if you are.

When life throws the ultimate curveball

Article: No matter how much we prepare (or don't) for retirement, we're never ready for what comes after.

Love (and money) makes the world go round

Article: If you and your partner aren't on the same page about money, these books can help you sort it out.

Do yourself a favor and fill out the FAFSA

Article: It takes little effort to fill out a FAFSA form. The federal loan terms alone make it worthwhile.

New tool offers good news about retirement

Article: Many Americans will have enough money to retire, but only if they work until they're 66 or 67.

It's business as usual on Wall Street

Article: Remember Wall Street's demise? After wreaking havoc on the economy, it appears to be flourishing.

What's your excuse for not getting rich?

Article: We define rich as having enough money not to work or not to worry, but many folks are not saving any.

Was it a lost decade for stock investors?

Article: Pundits say investors made money if they rebalanced their portfolios each year. Here's the truth.

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