Retirement

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  In your 50s? It’s not too late to start a retirement fund

  Here’s how to get that nest egg going quickly when you’ve got no time to waste.

  2 min read Aug 24, 2017
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  6 ways a Roth IRA beats a traditional IRA

  Learn what fans of Roth IRAs already know: The rewards can span generations.

  4 min read Sep 21, 2017
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  Where are the best and worst states to retire?

  Some states make it easy to enjoy retirement. Others make it rough. Where does yours rank?

  2 min read Mar 29, 2017
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  6 reasons not to roll over your 401(k)

  It’s not always a good idea to take your retirement account with you when you leave an employer.

  4 min read Aug 10, 2010
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  Should you cash out, rollover or leave 401(k) behind?

  When you leave your job, you have options on what to do with your 401(k) plan. But one stands out.

  4 min read Mar 09, 2010
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  The basics of estate planning

  Here’s why you need a plan for the distribution of your assets, no matter what your age. 

  6 min read Jul 01, 2016
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  Bankrate study: Seniors’ incomes in 47 states don’t go far enough

  Bankrate finds retirement incomes are inadequate in all but 3 states. 

  7 min read May 23, 2016
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  6 small business retirement plans, from easy to complicated

  Some plans allow higher savings rates, while others require a lot of paperwork.

  6 min read Mar 16, 2016
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  I lost my job. What happens to my 401(k)?

  Retirement plans can change after a layoff. Here’s what may happen to your 401(k).

  2 min read Sep 18, 2015
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  Conservative investments for retirement

  Wall Street can be scary when investing for retirement. Here are ways to lower the risk.

  2 min read Sep 14, 2015