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Index funds are among the most popular retirement investments. But exactly what are they, and what are the best index…
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Money expert Clark Howard thinks Roth IRAs are just about the best tool around when it comes to saving for…
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Money expert Clark Howard predicts that traditional 401(k) and traditional IRA accounts will go extinct in the next 10 years.…
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If you're enrolling in your company retirement plan, your company may offer you a choice: a Roth 401(k) or a…
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I JUST READ THATthe 4% rule is making a comeback. From where, I thought? Under the4% rule, you withdraw 4%…
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Many Americans see retirement as a predetermined milestone. But, your circumstances — including where you live — may factor into…
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