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Retirement Guide

Happy retirement means more time with ones you love

Step 1

How to Retire Happy

6 questions you need to ask yourself — and easy steps you can take

Books on money and retirement planning

Step 2

Educate Yourself

These helpful reads offer tips on how to get ready to retire

Golden eggs, Turbocharge Your 401(k)

Step 3

Save All You Can

Here’s how to get the most out of your 401(k) plan

Tax form and calculator, Tax-Deferred Investments

Step 4

Avoid a Nasty Tax Surprise

Can you have too much money in tax-deferred accounts? The answer may surprise you

Safe with 4% on it, 4 percent rule in retirement

Step 5

Make Your Money Last

How much can you safely withdraw from your nest egg each year?

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Ready, Set, Retire

Here’s what retirement looks like for some boomers

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Diving Into a Dream Job

A yellow submarine offers one man the chance to explore the depths of his lifelong passion

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Be Yourself: Differences Can Make You Special

Your strengths and limitations can be the key to the best you have to offer the world

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Part-Time Jobs for Retirees

If you're retired but miss working, these 5 jobs offer decent pay, flexible hours

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your job hunt

How to Ace Your Video Interview

How to Ace Your Video Interview

You may interview for your next job from your home computer. Here’s how you can prepare and get hired

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The 'Forgotten Story' of the Economic Recovery

Long-term unemployed workers continue to battle stigma, hiring challenges

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6 Tips to Finding a Job With the Federal Government

Here's how to get your résumé noticed by Uncle Sam

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Social Security when working abroad

What Happens If I Work Abroad?

Depending on the country, you may be able to combine U.S. and foreign retirement credits

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How Does a Name Change Affect Social Security Benefits?

Keeping records up-to-date will help ensure smooth processing of payments

Quiz: Are You Savvy About Social Security?

Quiz: Are You Savvy About Social Security?

Test your knowledge about this valuable benefit program

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Millenials and Baby Boomers in the Workforce

Compare where these generations live and work

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Quiz: Can You Spot Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

Test your knowledge about legislation that protects older employees

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How to Get Along With a Younger Boss

These 10 approaches can help bridge the age gap with your manager

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Can you have ever too much candy, too many kittens -- or too much money for health care when you retire? Hear what these kids we asked have to say.

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Women and Social Security Benefits

Longer lives, lower incomes make these monthly payments especially important read

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Tips for Virtual Job Fair

Digital career fairs are on the rise. Plan in advance to potentially meet your future employer online read

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