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By Dr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP, CASL • Bankrate.com
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Which retirement fund should get a boost?
Article: With loans paid off, have extra money? Consider maximizing your retirement investment.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Should I tap my retirement to pay off car?
Article: Nobody wants to start their golden years in the red. Why not use retirement funds to pay debts?
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Should I cash out my Thrift Savings Plan?
Article: Other investments may bring higher returns. But you should keep that TSP. Here's why.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Refinance as part of retirement readiness?
Article: Don't make a bad money move as you seek a manageable mortgage for your golden years.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Take Social Security sooner -- and invest?
Article: Find out if it's better to wait for your benefits or get them earlier to try to grow the money.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Social Security strategy for new wife, exes
Article: Husband's benefits don't have to be reduced by current and former wives' spousal claims.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Should I want an annuity indexed to CPI?
Article: Find out whether this inflation-protected, income-paying investment is right for you.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Best deployment of service member's savings
Article: Ten-hut! Learn if troops can do better than the federal retirement plan and its new option.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Do you need Social Security benefits now?
Article: If you've started taking Social Security benefits, here's how to turn back the clock.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
Choosing between 401(k) and Roth IRA
Article: If there's no retirement account employer match, consider the tax consequences.
2013-01-31T00:00:00
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