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March 30, 2009 by
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A power struggle between securities salespeople who work for Wall Street firms and planners and advisers who often work for themselves will shape how investors get the advice they need.
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March 26, 2009 by
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Investors are pouring billions into stable-value funds -- just as these popular retirement-plan investments are looking less stable than usual.
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March 26, 2009 by
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Workers and companies are making cuts in 401(k) contributions, at what is probably the worst time since savings have been shrunk by the market decline.
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March 25, 2009 by
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Finding a trustworthy babysitter can be a challenge, especially at the last minute. We put four nanny agencies, from New York to Seattle, to the test.
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March 25, 2009 by
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For investors who missed the recent market rally, don't despair. One strategy to consider is selling covered calls, which should reduce market risk.
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March 21, 2009 by
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A person who takes advantage of the grace period for their first required minimum distribution from their IRA typically would have to take two withdrawals -- and pay taxes on both -- in a single year.
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March 20, 2009 by
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It hurts to lose your own money in the market, but losing the money you have set aside for your children is agonizing. Just look at what has happened to "529" plans.
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March 20, 2009 by
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While consumers have been fretting about the safety of their policies at large, insurers of all sizes are being slammed by investment losses.
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March 19, 2009 by
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Families are making cuts on toys, leading toymakers to scale down big projects.
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March 19, 2009 by
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Cheapskate readers' share their wedding expenses, from the cheap to the extravagant.
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