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RETIREMENT NEWS

5 factors about phased retirement

Some companies let workers ease into retirement. But look out for these potential drawbacks.

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Don't tap retirement
Annuities to the rescue
Employer cut 401(k)?

Cutting costs in retirement
6 keys to exotic retirement
Retiring in tough times
Enlarging Social Security

National CD & Investment Rates

NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

TODAY

+/-

LAST WEEK

IRA MMA	0.90%	0.90%
1 yr IRA CD	1.46%	1.48%
5 yr IRA CD	2.63%	2.63%
Jumbo IRA MMA	1.08%	1.08%
1 yr jumbo IRA CD	1.49%	1.49%

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Rates may include points

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

Refinance interest savings

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BASICS SERIES

Retirement Basics

Create a savings plan, then put those dollars to work.

Why save for retirement?

Borrowing from a 401(k)

Workplace retirement plans

Weighing risk vs. return

Retirement moves to make

HOT RETIREMENT SPOTS

CALCULATORS

401(k) savings calculator

Figure your future nest egg.

Thinking of retiring early?
Avoid the penalty.

RMDs
Required distributions

Income calculator

Will savings be enough?

Paycheck analyzer

Contributions on payday

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RETIREMENT NEWS THIS WEEK

Medicare fraud risk grows

Watch out: The six-week window to make Medicare changes is becoming a field day for con artists.

7 best part-time jobs for retirees

As nest eggs dwindle, many people in retirement seek to supplement their incomes with part-time jobs.

10 retirement moves to make this year

Whether you're just getting started or fine-tuning plans, you can boost your chances for a secure retirement.

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