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Hunkering down for rising interest rates5:15am: Building the right bond portfolio means finding the right mix of risk and return. More

Mar 9: A pair of 401(k) proposals being discussed in D.C. could help you plan better for retirement income. More
Mar 4: You've saved all your life and now you're ready to retire. But you and your spouse need to make sure you agree on how you'll spend your nest egg. More
Mar 2: If you're expecting your planner to 'beat the market,' you might be expecting a little too much. Here's a good way to evaluate your adviser's performance.  More
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The income cap on IRA transfers is going away. Here's why you should take advantage of it. More
To get the safety you need from fixed income and earn decent returns, try this strategy. More
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25 Best Places to RetireThinking about your post-work home? These towns have it all. More
Are you doing the right things? Do you have the right investments? More
From 401(k)s to annuities, get all your retirement questions answered in our new comprehensive guide.  More
See how savings rates and investment returns affect when your nest egg hits 7 figures. More
Tell us how much you have, how long you will save and at what rate, and find out what your nest egg will grow to. More
Find out how long it will take to become debt free and how much you'll pay in interest by making the minimum monthly payments. More
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