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Weekly Economic Update 5/6

UNEMPLOYMENT EDGES DOWN TO 7.5% April brought a rebound in hiring. Employers added 165,000 jobs, and so the unemployment rate reached a four-year low. (The Labor Department also revised March’s job gains upward to 138,000.) Payrolls have now expanded by … Continue reading

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Tips for Retirement

A few simple steps to help you get started on the right foot. Planning financially for retirement may feel overwhelming. For some, that feeling is what keeps them from really focusing on and implementing a plan. If you haven’t started planning for … Continue reading

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Reaching Retirement – Now what?

Reaching Retirement– Now What? Reaching Retirement You’ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Well, that day has arrived! But with it comes the realization that you’ll need to carefully manage your assets so that … Continue reading

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The Right Beneficiary

Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do. Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity? You may be able to answer such a … Continue reading

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Counting on Your Husband’s Retirement Income? Three Things Women Should Know

Women face special challenges when planning for retirement. According to the Department of Labor,1 women are more likely than men to work in part-time jobs that don’t qualify for a retirement plan. And women are more likely to interrupt their careers … Continue reading

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IRAs

All about IRAs An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. In fact, IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a … Continue reading

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529 College Savings Plans

Section 529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged college savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for college today. Much like the way 401(k) plans revolutionized the world of retirement savings a few decades ago, 529 college … Continue reading

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401(K) Plans

Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

JOBLESS RATE DROPS, SURPRISING ANALYSTS Non-farm payrolls expanded by 146,000 positions in November. Economists polled by Reuters had expected only 93,000 new jobs because of the impact of Superstorm Sandy. Yet while the jobless rate dipped to 7.7% last month, … Continue reading

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2012 Year-End Tax Planning

Given the current level of uncertainty, year-end tax planning for 2012 is extremely challenging. With a host of major tax provisions expiring at year-end, and new taxes taking effect January 1, 2013, some year-end moves have the potential for significant … Continue reading

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