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The elimination of mandatory withdrawals for this year could present breaks for investors, such as a smaller tax bite in some Roth IRA conversions

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The holy grail is a pension/401(k) mixture that pays out for the rest of your life—but shaken administrators may not be ready for it

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If you're approaching retirement, finding safety for your investments—especially in this environment—isn't as easy as locking your money away

A Peak Earning Years Portfolio

BusinessWeek taps several pros for their best strategies for restoring your nest egg and keeping it secure

Retirement: What to Watch in Washington

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Some Relief from the High Cost of Health Insurance

Although health insurance remains a burden, especially for those nearing retirement, there are ways to lower your costs, including a new COBRA rule

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How Young Investors Can Get Started

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The Best 401(k) Plans

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The Worst 401(k) Plans

Here are the 50 worst plans (with at least $100 million in assets) based on BrightScope's overall rating.

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