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Don't Skip Your Retirement Contribution This Year

2/2/2012

Many individuals and households have been trimming the family budget for leaner times.

Go ahead and cut back on coffee drinks, pack a lunch and arrange to carpool to work. But when it comes to finding additional areas to cut expenses, don't make the mistake of scrimping on your tax-advantaged retirement plan contribution.

Making your annual con ...

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Learn About the Advantages of Mutual Fund Investing

1/26/2012

In basic terms, a mutual fund is a company whose main objective is to professionally invest a pool of money in securities and earn a positive return for shareholders. In this way, these companies allow you to "mutually" share the rewards and risks of investing, hence their name.

Buying shares in a mutual fund actually gives you stock or bond hol ...

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Some Steps Seniors Can Take to Help Protect Against Fraud

1/19/2012

Protecting your retirement nest egg and sustaining your retirement income are challenging enough.

When you add in the fears and concerns unique to older persons, it's clear that seniors should consider taking extra precautions to guard their investments.

Older people can be common targets for fraud and financial crimes.

Several qualities that ...

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Settling a Loved One's Financial Affairs

1/12/2012

Dealing with your grief when a loved one dies is hard enough. But often you may find yourself in a situation where you have to deal with financial and investment matters as well. The feelings of uncertainty about what to do next and who to consult can be overwhelming.

The following suggestions may help guide you through the process.

Gathering t ...

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