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When to Call an Elder Mediator; Ruffenach: When family battles over an elder are ready to boil over, it may be time to call in an expert.
SmartMoney.comSeveral months ago, after wrestling with a painful family problem -- whether an older parent should continue driving -- I mentioned to several friends that an elder mediator might have helped. Invariably, I was met with puzzled looks: No ...
Muni Bonds Require Extra Caution Nowadays; Ruffenach: For retirees, muni bonds are an important, and problematic, investment.
SmartMoney.comI hate to be a party pooper, but...your federal taxes are likely to go up, possibly as early as January. If that's the case, you should begin taking a closer look at one of the most important -- and, as of late, problematic -- investments ...
Eyeing an Encore Career? Expect a Bumpy Transition; Ruffenach: The transition to an encore career can be costly and time-consuming.
SmartMoney.comBill Gates has one. So does Al Gore. Each man has embraced an encore career -- work in later life that's personally fulfilling, contributes to the greater good and generates income. (Although I assume the last isn't top of mind for Gates.) ...
How to Take Control of Your 401(k); Ruffenach: Chances are good the funds in your 401(k) yield only about 2 percent.
SmartMoney.comThis may surprise you, but there's a good chance you can take direct control of your nest egg at work, choosing investments beyond the two dozen or so mutual funds that most employers offer in their savings plans. Doing so can be risky, but ...
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How to Rollover a 401(k)
To get a clearer picture of your money, consolidating old workplace accounts to an IRA or your next employer plan makes a lot of sense.