Archive for May, 2009
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May 26, 2009 by
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The stock-market crash forced many Americans to do painful thinking about what risks to take now, and how much to expect in retirement.
Extreme Child-Care Maneuvers. Comments Off
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May 20, 2009 by
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The complex dance of dual-earner couples is escalating to new extremes as husbands and wives swap roles and bend schedules to squeeze in time for work and family.
Lump-Sum Distributions Are Harder to Get. Comments Off
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May 20, 2009 by
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The option of a lump sum on retirement is likely to disappear for a lot more workers this fall as declining stock values have sent pension assets plunging.
A Battle Plan for Home Refinancing. Comments Off
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May 20, 2009 by
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There has rarely been a better time to refinance your home, but the process has never been more difficult. Here's what you need to know before you apply.
Are Managed Futures in the Cards for You?. Comments Off
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May 19, 2009 by
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The returns on "managed futures" don't look good -- they look spectacular. But look before you leap into this commodity-trading strategy.
How to Reset Social Security Benefits. Comments Off
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May 19, 2009 by
Investortips News Feed
Retirees can boost income further over the long term by resetting the clock on Social Security benefits.
Estate-Tax Strategies Could Survive Curbs. Comments Off
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May 15, 2009 by
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The White House is proposing to curtail popular tax-planning techniques, but advisers say the strategies will remain attractive even if new curbs are enacted.
Principled Investing Gains Fans. Comments Off
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May 13, 2009 by
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More workers are trying to align their personal values and their retirement savings by opting for socially responsible investments in their 401(k) plans.
States’ Tax Collections Continue to Fall. Comments Off
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May 13, 2009 by
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State tax collections continued to fall in the first quarter as muted consumption, falling incomes and weak profits plunged states into a deeper financial hole.
One Household, Two Pink Slips. Comments Off
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May 12, 2009 by
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Couples who face double unemployment also have a double shot of support in finding a new job.