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Money Article Archive

Employer-sponsored retirement plans and benefits

05/01/07

Should I contribute to my 401(k) plan at work?

 

05/01/07

Should I use my 401(k) to fund my child's college education?

 

05/01/07

How can I plan for retirement if my employer doesn't offer retirement benefits?

 

05/01/07

What does the term "qualified plan" mean?

 


Social Security

08/21/08

Your Best Remedy for Retirement Security: Don't Retire

 

05/01/07

What happens if I start collecting Social Security after age 65?

 

05/01/07

How can I get an estimate of my Social Security benefits?

 

05/01/07

When I retire, how much will I receive from Social Security?

 

05/01/07

Should I retire now at age 62 and collect Social Security benefits, or should I wait until age 65?

 

05/01/07

Will my children receive money from Social Security when I die?

 

05/01/07

Are my Social Security benefits subject to income tax?

 


Health Care

05/01/07

Can I deduct premiums paid for long-term care insurance (LTCI)?

 

05/01/07

How do I enroll in Medicare?

 

05/01/07

How does Medicare Advantage work?

 

05/01/07

What is Medigap?

 

05/01/07

How can I tell if a nursing home provides high-quality care?

 

05/01/07

How can I pay for nursing home care?

 

05/01/07

Should I buy long-term care insurance?

 

05/01/07

The Case for Long Term Care Insurance.

 


Caring for an aging parent

05/01/07

How do I talk to my elderly parents about their finances?

 


Saving for retirement

05/01/07

How late is too late to start saving for retirement?

 

05/01/07

What should I do if I determine that my income during retirement won't be enough to meet my retirement expenses?

 


IRAs

05/01/07

Can I take money from my IRA without any penalty?

 

05/01/07

I need money-can I take funds from my IRA?

 

05/01/07

What are required minimum distributions and how are they calculated?

 

05/01/07

Can I roll a retirement plan distribution into an IRA?

 


Housing

05/01/07

I'm having a hard time selling my home. Should I take out a reverse mortgage?

 

05/01/07

I'm retired now and own my home outright, but I need money to live on. How can I use my home to raise some money without selling it?