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Retirement Planning

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How Much Do You Need to Retire?
Retirement might be easy, but it's not free--it takes some serious saving. How much exactly? That's the million-dollar question.

Phasing Into Retirement
Transition into retirement with a flexible work schedule

Staying Healthy for Retirement
Taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your portfolio. Here's how keep your mind young enough to enjoy retirement.

Passing Your Business To Your Heirs
If you want your descendants to save on inheritance taxes find out why now's a good time to start handing over the family business.

6 Tips for an Easy Retirement
When building a successful business, don't forget to build a healthy nest egg. These easy ways to save for retirement will get you started.

It's Not Too Late to Save for Retirement
A defined benefit plan can supercharge your savings and reduce your taxable income.

Keeping Track of Your Credit Score
It's time to give your credit report its annual checkup. If you find any bugs, kill 'em fast to help keep your business nice and healthy.

When Is Compensation Considered Earned Income?
The way you pay yourself can influence your ability to actively participate in your retirement plan.

Retire Rich
Don't build your business, but neglect to build your personal portfolio. Here are the expert tips, strategies and secrets you need to accumulate wealth and retire rich.

How the New Bankruptcy Law Affects Your IRA
Our personal finance expert explains how the new law increases your IRA's protection from the IRS.

Rolling Over Retirement Accounts
Here's what you need to know in order to get your rollover right.

An IRA Primer
Everything you ever wanted to know about individual retirement accounts

The Solo 401(k)
Did you know that, even as a business owner, you could participate in a 401(k) plan? Find out more.

Tax-Free Retirement Accounts for the Self-Employed
As you plan ahead for your retirement years, check out these tax-free options for "being your own boss" retirement plans.

Dish It Out
Pension offerings continue to dissolve, but new laws reward employers whose workers pump up their 401(k)s.


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