Latest articles by Mary Beth Franklin
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The Secret Is Out on Social Security
retirement Readers say they hit the jackpot by using our little-known strategies to boost benefits.
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Secret Ways to Boost Your Social Security
social security Four legal strategies for adding as much as $12,000 a year to your retirement income.
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Investors Embrace Annuities
investing Looking for shelter from the stormy stock market, older investors turn to insurance products.
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Easing the Tax-Filing Crunch
taxes An extension gives you more time to compile your tax records -- but you still have to pay what you owe.
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Pensions: Take a Lump Sum or Not?
Making Your Money Last New rules will mean smaller pension payouts next year. Get it right the first time. There are no do-overs.
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When Should You Accept a Buyout?
investing With 125,000 GM and Delphi workers now weighing this decision, there are several important factors to consider. Here's a look.
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When It's Time to Retire
retirement You can call it quits before you reach 65 by saving as much as you can now then cutting expenses and squeezing the most out of your investments in retirement.
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Five Ways to Prepare for the Unthinkable
savings The death of Dana Reeve, so soon after her Superman husband, Christopher, is a reminder of the need to plan for the passing of two parents.
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En Route to Easy Street
retirement Here's how much you need to retire comfortably -- plus painless ways to get there, even if you're just getting started saving.
