Latest articles by Jane Bennett Clark
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Countdown to Retirement: Pay Off the Mortgage?
IRAs Do the math, and then decide how much debt you can stomach.
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Retirees, the Sky Is Not Falling
retirement Today's retirees have more than two and a half times the retirement assets of retirees some 30 years ago.
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Smart Ways to Boost Your 401(k)
401(k)s These seven steps will help you build your retirement nest egg.
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401(k) Strategy for Your 60s: Gradually Reduce Risk
retirement Shift to a more conservative investing strategy as your retirement date gets closer.
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401(k) Strategy for Your 40s: Add a Roth to the Mix
retirement Diversify your investment allocation, and diversify the tax treatment that will apply to those assets when it comes time for withdrawals.
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401(k) Strategy for Your 20s: Take Advantage of Time
retirement With decades to go until retirement, young workers can afford to invest aggressively.
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Countdown to Retirement: Plan Your Exit Strategy
retirement Take steps before your retirement party to get all the perks coming to you.
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Best Values in Private Colleges, 2012-13
College Rankings Yale and Swarthmore top our list for quality and affordability.
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Plan B for Your Retirement
retirement For me, the first step was to see how much more I could carve out for my retirement savings.
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10 Best Values in Private Colleges Under $20K
College Rankings A college education -- even at a top private college or university -- doesn\'t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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Decoding Your 401(k) Fees
retirement Soon you’ll know how big a bite expenses are taking from your retirement savings.
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How to Retire Rich: 4 Smart Steps at Ages 21-35
retirement Time is on your side. Small, steady contributions will grow into a sizable stash.
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How to Retire Rich: 3 Smart Steps at Ages 30-45
retirement Keep your eyes on the prize. A new house or family may compete for your retirement savings.
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How to Retire Rich: 6 Smart Steps at Ages 50-66
retirement Focus on the finish line. It's time to get serious about saving, and maybe cutting costs.
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How to Retire Rich: 3 Smart Steps at Ages 40-55
retirement Maneuver to stay on track. It's a balancing act to pay for college and keep saving.
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7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Paying for College
Paying for College Don't borrow to the hilt or sidetrack your retirement for the sake of a college degree.
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How to Monitor Your Kid's Grades
college College students must give schools permission to provide educational records to their parents.
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Financial Lessons from Immigrants: Work Your Way Up
business José Wilfredo Flores came to the U.S. with no money and no papers. Now his business makes $6.6 million a year.
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Financial Lessons from Immigrants: No Days Off
business The U.S. is still the land of opportunity for immigrants who are passionate about hard work, personal initiative and thrift.
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How to Create a $1 Million Business
business Get inspired to turn your vision into reality.
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The Looming Threat of Student Debt
college It could hobble the economy, but borrowers have a new advocate in Rohit Chopra.
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Financial Aid Strategies With a Catch
Paying for College Beware of paying big bucks for questionable advice that won't pay off.
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4 Strategies for Securing More Financial Aid
Paying for College Tips on how to qualify for more financial aid that make sense.
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Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012
College Rankings The top-100 public colleges and universities on our list deliver a quality education at an affordable price.
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