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RETIREMENT NEWS

Inflation-beating investments

Tired of watching prices skyrocket? These investments can help keep you -- and your money -- ahead of inflation.

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8 retirement plan mistakes
Retirement plan for spouse
Extreme early retirement
Building a sound portfolio

National CD & Investment Rates

NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

TODAY

+/-

LAST WEEK

IRA MMA	2.11%	2.11%
1 yr IRA CD	3.24%	3.17%
5 yr IRA CD	3.78%	3.78%
Jumbo IRA MMA	2.70%	2.70%
1 yr jumbo IRA CD	3.44%	3.43%

About this index

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

SPECIAL SERIES

Financial Literacy

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Retiring in tough times

8 ways to ruin retirement

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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

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America's retirement outlook cloudy

Cash-strapped employees are turning to their retirement plans for help. Will they still invest after their crisis passes?

401(k) withdrawals on the rise

Cash-strapped employees are turning to their retirement plans for help. Will they still invest after their crisis passes?

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