Latest articles by Mary Beth Franklin
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The High Cost of 401(k) Fees: How Much Are You Paying?
savings Hidden charges can rob you of a comfortable retirement. Learn how much you're paying.
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Recommended Resources for Work After Retirement
retirement Here are the best Web sites and references we've found for retirees who want or need to continue working.
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The Social Security Age Dilemma
retirement You'll need to consider many factors when determining the age to start benefits.
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Pension Payouts Are Shrinking
Making Your Money Last New calculations will reduce lump-sum distributions.
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A Tax Break for Telecommuters
Tax Breaks You may qualify, but actually reaping the benefits is a whole other story.
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The IRA Shuffle: From 401(k) to Roth IRA
retirement Now it's easier to slide money into a Roth
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Start an Encore Career
retirement To earn money or keep their hand in the game, many retirees head back to work or start their own businesses.
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Turn Savings Into Retirement Income
Making Your Money Last Retirees have many choices, but not one of them offers the perfect solution.
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Tax Tip No. 8: Fund a Kid's Roth IRA
taxes Give your children financial security this Christmas.
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When to Take Social Security Benefits
retirement If you turn 62 this year, you're eligible to start your checks. But you might be better off waiting.
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Tax Tip No. 5: Boost State Sales Tax Deductions
Tax Breaks If you plan to deduct state sales tax instead of state income tax for 2007, this may be the last year you can choose to do so.
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Now Or Never Tax Breaks
Tax Breaks Take advantage of write-offs set to expire for kids, retirees and homeowners.
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Six Critical Retirement Missteps
Making Your Money Last Tripping up on your payout plan can cost you thousands of dollars in taxes.
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Take a Lump Sum or Monthly Checks?
Making Your Money Last How to choose the best payout for your pension in retirement.
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10 Smart Year-End Money Moves
Financial Planning You can lower your tax bill next year by taking action now.
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Cash Out Early
retirement You <i>can</i> quit the rat race, but prepare to ramp up your savings.
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The Crackdown on Medicaid Planning
Making Your Money Last New government rules require creative strategies to protect your assets.
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Ready, Set, Retire
retirement Make the most of your peak years on the job to boost your savings and plan your exit.
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Preparing for a Smooth Exit
retirement Create a game plan to make the transition to retirement easier.
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Savvy Ways to Tap Your Retirement Savings
Making Your Money Last Great strategies to make your money last a lifetime.
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Let Time Cut Future College Costs
Paying for College Contributions to a state 529 plan can grow to big bucks by the time Junior graduates from high school.
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"I Flunked Retirement. Twice."
retirement Bored with leisure time or in need of money, many retirees go back to work and get a warm welcome.
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Which Account to Pick First
Making Your Money Last Your choice will have a big impact on your taxes.
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Four Costly Retirement Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
Making Your Money Last When it comes to retirement-payout options,you get only one chance to get it right. Avoid these pitfalls.
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