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The Social Security Catch-22

The dreaded earnings test can reduce Social Security benefits today, but you'll get beefed-up benefits tomorrow. read more »
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6 Health-Care Stocks That Make Sense

A thick cloud of political uncertainty has been covering health-care stocks. At the core of the issue: Some reform of the health-care system seems li[...] read more »
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Insurance for Money Funds Ends Today

A year ago over a period of just a few days, money-fund shareholders withdrew more than $100 billion from these supposedly safe investments after the[...] read more »
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More Roth Rollover Answers

I've received several follow-up questions in the few days since I wrote my last column, about the new Roth IRA rollover rules. Here are some more a[...] read more »
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5 Reasons to Buy a Home Now

Conditions are nearly perfect to get a super bargain. But don't dally. read more »
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The New Roth Rollover Rules Explained

To help you understand how the new rules work, here are the answers to several key questions I've received. read more »
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How to Prevent a Repeat of 2008

Without better regulation, we'll see a financial catastrophe far worse than the one that started a year ago with the collapse of Lehman Brothers. read more »
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3 Health Insurance Mistakes to Avoid

A cut-rate policy could cost you more in the long run. Your goals: lower premiums, fewer coverage gaps. Kim Lankford shows you how. . . read more »
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Take Control

Hit the reset button on your investments, retirement savings, college planning and spending. We show you how to remap your route to a robust portfol[...] read more »
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What's Behind the Death-Panel Hype?

I've heard a lot about "death panels" in the health-care legislation and how they will ration care for the elderly. What does the bill really say? read more »
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How to Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Theft

Safeguard your wallet and your identity with these tips. read more »
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Stocks That Grow in Any Climate

These seven companies flourished in hard times and will thrive as things get better. read more »
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The Kiplinger 25 Recovers

As bad as 2008 was, our favorite funds are having a banner 2009. read more »
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Why I Like to Hire Ugly People

How the unattractive suffer, says columnist Marty Nemko -- but can end up sitting pretty if they celebrate their personal strengths. read more »
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New Models Stir Car Buyers

Auto dealers are growing more encouraged about revving up sales next year. Showroom traffic is picking up, and not just from folks lured by the cash [...] read more »
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