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Thursday, June 07, 2012  Rick York is happily retired, having left General Motors after 34 years in 2006.  He is one of 42,000 white-collar GM retirees offered a lump-sum pension buyout from the company. A decision, he says, he'd rather not make on his own.

Friday, May 11, 2012  At 72 percent, the tremendous majority of respondents are homeowners, and a full 32 percent own their homes outright and pay no mortgage.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Investors of all ages could benefit from having a guaranteed stream of income for life, yet the study found that only 17 percent of those surveyed have an annuity.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  It seems as though despite one's age, the average age at which most Americans plan to retire is the ever-popular 65.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  You can invest in both a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) at the same time.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  It is relatively simple to decide if a Roth 401(k) is right for you.  Here are a few questions to ask yourself.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  You should have a conversation with your financial advisor as to which 401k, traditional or Roth, is right for you.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The primary difference between a traditional and a Roth 401(k) is simple but significant.  It's the difference in tax treatment to contributions.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  By now, most Americans understand that at the very least, they should be participating in their employer's defined contribution plan, most commonly offered in the form of a 401(k).

Thursday, April 12, 2012  In addition to 12 major categories on how tax dollars are spent, there are an additional 34 subcategories to break the spending down further.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A new website from the government this year shows you how your tax dollars are spent.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Exploring the site is a fascinating way to see where your national priorities lie when compared to those of the government.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  You don't actually have to do anything at all to satisfy your general curiosity — after all, you could just simply scan the numbers and learn how much of the collective federal income tax is allocated where.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  In his 2011 State of the Union Address, President Obama pledged to develop a new online tool that would allow every American to see precisely how the government spends his or her annual tax payments.

Friday, April 06, 2012  South Africa's vibrant culture appeals to those who enjoy a bit of excitement in their otherwise financially comfortable lifestyle.