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How to prepare for your parents' retirement

When Eileen Crehan thinks about her parents’ retirement plans, she worries. The 27-year-old PhD candidate, like many young adults, knows that her parents’ future finances aren’t only a source of concern for them—they directly impact her life as well. …read more

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Home Builders Are Building Homes Again

Home builders are doing what they like to do, build homes again and at a pace that hasn’t been seen in years. Granted, we have a long way to go to get back to historic normal levels for new home construction, but we have to start somewhere. In April, permits were issued to build new homes at a seasonally adjusted annual ...

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Retirement age in US rises to 61 (from 57 in the 90s)

The average U.S. retirement age has climbed to 61, up from 57 two decades ago, and it’s likely to age higher, according to Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance survey. …read more

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Roth IRA vs. 401k: What's Right for You?

When it comes to retirement savings, too many people are stuck with their first plan. But at some point, it’s time to look at new options. …read more

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Retired couples will need $220K for health expenses

Planning for retirement usually means budgeting for food, travel and other expenses. Don’t forget to include $220,000 for health care costs. …read more

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San Francisco Tops The List of Cities with $1 Million+ Home Sales

San Francisco had 474 homes sell for $1 million or more in the 14 month period ended March 31, 2013, according to a newly released report by Redfin. According to the report, the market for $1 Million+ homes has rebounded even better than the normal market, largely because people in this price range generally have ...

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Open an IRA and Start Saving Today for Your Future

By applying these rules of thumb, your savings will add up faster than you thought possible in an IRA. …read more

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Delaying Social Security Benefits Pays Off

There is a decision to be made for those pondering retirement: Claim reduced benefits at age 62, or wait until later to get a larger payout. …read more

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Dust to Dust: Eco-friendly burials catch on in US

It is estimated that more than 60,000 tons of steel and 4.8 million gallons of embalming fluid are buried each year. That is enough steel to build eight Eiffel Towers and fill eight Olympic size swimming pools. …read more

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What's Your Retirement Number?

The quick-and-dirty formulas are meant to motivate you to save more. …read more

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