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Planning for Retirement
It's no secret that Social Security and Medicare are headed for trouble. But what steps can you take to ensure your future remains secure? read more
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Top Stories
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Most Popular Articles
- G7 pledges urgent, decisive action as markets reelReuters - Fri, Oct 10 - 6:23pm ET
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- China Cuts Interest Rate AgainMorningstar.com - Fri, Oct 10 - 6:00pm ET
- Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP Reminds Series T, Preferred Stock Shareholders of Fannie Mae of Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline -- MER, C, MS, UBS, WBGlobeNewswire - Fri, Oct 10 - 5:49pm ET
Expert Opinion
Double Bind: Savers on the Hook for Squanderers
By Laura RowleyA former SEC economist argues that rampant consumerism and wealth disparity are to blame for the economic meltdown.
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Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.97% 5.96% 15 Year Fixed 5.73% 5.67% 1 Year ARM 7.20% 6.10% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.38% 7.12% 5/1 ARM 5.89% 5.92% 3/1 ARM 5.77% 5.77% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.65% 7.62% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.25% 7.25% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.26% 7.26% $30K HELOC 5.15% 5.28% $50K HELOC 4.73% 4.90% $75K HELOC 4.74% 4.91% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.77% 6.73% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.83% 6.52% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.85% 6.53% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.15% 7.11% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.95% 6.81% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
Top 5 Questions & Answers
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Asked by jochadwilly
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2When its time for me to retire, can i collect social security in addition to my 401k savings?
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3What is the pro and con to using an Annuity as a retirement tool vs a Traditional or Roth IRA?
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4Do you think there should be a mandatory retirement age? If so, should it vary by profession?
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5Can I roll two 401(k)s into a single rollover IRA?
