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Taking Social Security spousal benefits?

Article: When can you receive spousal Social Security benefits? Here's how it works for one couple.

Individual investors plan retirement

Article: Can individual investors accurately assess the importance of saving for retirement?

6 surprising IRA investment options

Article: Tired of plain vanilla holdings? You can try spicing things up if you can handle the risk.

7 little-known Social Security benefits

Article: Knowing these rules may make a difference in how much you'll get in Social Security benefits.

Hedging 7 big retirement risks

Article: The market is just one thing that can wreak havoc on your retirement savings.

Is an annuity right for your retirement?

Article: An annuity is one type of investment for retirement. Before you buy, answer these questions.

Should you buy an annuity at age 85?

Article: An annuity is one way to provide income in retirement. Follow these guidelines before buying.

Avoid these 8 common IRA mistakes

Article: You don't have to be an idiot to make these mistakes -- or a genius to fix them.

Shielding your assets from estate taxes

Article: You can use two types of trusts to shield your home or investment portfolio from estate taxes.

Pre-retirees get double-whammy in downturn

Article: Those within 10 years of reaching retirement age lost jobs and face long-term unemployment.

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