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Weston: Investing for retirement – Why you might want to reconsider...

Like many other educators, high school science teacher Robert Curtiss of Dearborn, Mich., thought he was doing the right thing by investing in his...

Why retirees may want to buy an immediate annuity now 

An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you...

Weston: Safer ways to raid your retirement, if you have to

Raiding your retirement accounts can be expensive. Withdrawing money before age 59½ typically triggers income taxes, a 10% federal penalty and — worst of...

Weston: You’ll probably live longer than you think 

Women often don't score as well as men in surveys of financial literacy. One area where we seem to do better is "longevity literacy,"...

Why is money so confusing? 

Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test. Consider the results of a survey meant...

How to negotiate your way to a richer life

Negotiating is an important personal finance skill that can help you earn more and pay less. Whether you’re discussing a job offer, dickering at...
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