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Minimum required distributions are mandated for certain types of tax-deferred or tax-advantaged retirement accounts. If you are retired or you are getting older, it is important...
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How Fiscal Cliff Inertia Affects All of Us
the Internal Revenue Service has already warned Congress that if they do not resolve the fiscal cliff crisis by December 31 as many as 100 million taxpayers will be unable...
Fiscal Cliff Talks Stall as Parties Blame at Each Other
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Are You on Track to Meet Your 2012 401K Savings Goals?
The 401k savings plan helps individuals prepare for retirement by saving and investing with pre-tax dollars.
More Americans Are Delaying Retirement
Whether it was due to poor planning and not saving enough, or due to unforeseen market fluctuations, more Americans are delaying retirement.
The True Cost of Using Retirement Savings Before You Retire
Before tapping into the retirement fund and using retirement savings before you retire, know that there are penalties and long-term consequences for doing so.
ABC’s of the Fiscal Cliff
The fiscal cliff is a term coined to describe a set of government policies which are scheduled to go into effect or expire on January 1, 2013
Are You on Track to Meet Your 2012 IRA Savings Goals?
As October ends, it’s a good time to evaluate your 2012 IRA savings goals.
Checking Your Social Security Earnings Statement
The benefits available under the social security retirement system are based on your age at the time you retire as well as your earnings on your social security earnings statement.
Can Mitt Romney’s Tax Deduction Cap Work?
Mitt Romney has outlined a tax deduction cap, bringing in more money via taxes.
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