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Workers Have More Debt Than Savings
posted: 4 DAYS 11 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: 401(k), Credit, Credit Cards, Debt, Retirement
David Rogowski, AOL
A new study says that 30 percent of American workers have more credit card debt than they have retirement savings. Think that's causing some anxiety?
Bankruptcies Soar for Senior Citizens
posted: 5 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Debt, Recession, Retirement
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The bad economy is hitting seniors particularly hard, and while bankruptcies are falling for those under 55, they more than doubled for those over 65 between 1991 and 2007, and more than quadrupled for those over 75 during the same period. Blame high medical costs the most, says the Consumer Bankruptcy Project.
Have Will, Will Travel
posted: 5 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Retirement
Ken and Daria Dolan answer Walletpop reader questions every Friday in a video message. This week: How to update your will when you move. To ask your own question, click here.
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posted: 46 DAYS 8 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Refinancing, Retirement, Retirement Advice, Savings Account, Specials, Student Loans
Should You Retire Your Life Insurance?
posted: 16 DAYS 10 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: 401(k), Life Insurance, Retirement, Retirement Advice
If you're stopping work, but you're just about to start living, so do you need to extend your employer-provided life insurance when your job ends? That's this week's question to Ken and Daria Dolan, who answer reader queries every week via video. You can also find out more informations at Dolans.com.
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Not Working? You Can Still Save in an IRA
posted: 19 DAYS 12 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: IRA, Retirement, Retirement Advice, Taxes
Every Friday, Ken and Daria Dolan answer questions from Walletpop readers on financial matters. This week: Can a working spouse and a non-working spouse make IRA contributions? Their video answer may make you change your plans for the year.
Top 5 Last Minute Retirement Tips
posted: 19 DAYS 12 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Make More, Retirement, Specials, Taxes
The shaky economy may have you a little nervous if you're supposed to be retiring soon, but don't fret -- we've got tips that will help you retire in style no matter what's going on with the markets. Here are five last-minute steps pre-retirees should take before collecting their gold watches and hitting the golf course.
Retiree Tax Heaven (and Hell)
posted: 24 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Cut Costs, Retirement, Specials, Taxes
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If you're trying to figure out where to live when you retire, don't forget to calculate in your tax burden. Our handy list of the best and worst places for tax savings will help you make your a plan that will make the most of your retirement savings.
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