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401(k)

• CBS News Video: Revised Expectations

  In the current bear market, many investors have found their 401(k) savings have evaporated. Now Americans are adjusting to a new economy and new expectations. Anthony Mason reports.

  Videos | Jun 23, 2009

• Can You Afford to Retire ... Ever?

  So much for fantasy retirements: Now your biggest worry is whether you'll be able to quit working at all. The answer is yes, says MoneyWatch.com editor-in-chief Eric Schurenberg. But there are a few things you'll need to know.

  Videos | Jun 23, 2009

• IRA Beneficiary Forms May Be More Important Than Your Will

  When you think of estate planning, most people think about getting their wills and trusts in order. But for many investors, their IRA or 401(k) beneficiary designation form will control the distribution of most of their assets. by Charlie Farrell

  Blog posts | Jun 10, 2009

• Limbo Your Way to Lower Taxes

  You may be able to lower your 2009 federal income tax bill by finding ways to bring your income below certain thresholds, which would otherwise limit your write-offs. Here’s how to get into those sweet spots and pay less to the Internal Revenue Service as a result... Most days, being well-off...

  Articles | Mar 9, 2009

• Don't Let a Global Economic Cataclysm Ruin Your Day

  According to psychologists, there are plenty of concrete steps you can take to keep your spirits up even when the economy’s down — from being selective about what you pay attention to, to spending what remains of your discretionary income in ways that will maximize your happiness...

  Articles | Mar 9, 2009

• The Ultimate Retirement Fix

  Don’t bank on Washington or a major market rebound. This fix is up to you.Has the market's recent meltdown messed with your retirement plans? Join the club. But there is a solution — and it doesn’t involve billion-dollar bailouts or a continued surge in the stock market. The ultimate fix...

  Articles | Mar 9, 2009

• Where 'Stocks for the Long Run' Went Wrong

  The notion that stocks always trump other investments in the long run has run headlong into reality. Thanks to the recent market massacre, over the 20 years that ended February 2009, Treasury bonds significantly outperformed the S&P 500. How to readjust... In 1994 Jeremy Siegel wrote the...

  Articles | Mar 19, 2009

• The Dish on Diversification

  Yes, the strategy failed you in the crash, as virtually every asset class except Treasuries took a heart-stopping dive. But if you’re hoping to climb out of the hole, it’s still your best alternative. Why now may be the time to begin buying stocks, REITs and commodities again... It’s long...

  Articles | Mar 27, 2009

• Uncle Sam Says You're Rich. So Why Do You Feel Screwed?

  If your family makes much more than $150,000, you're too rich to get federal aid. But that doesn't mean your job or your 401(k) is secure. And guess whose taxes will pay for the bailout you're not getting?Recessions always hurt folks who live from one paycheck to the next. That’s to be...

  Articles | May 4, 2009

• New Rules For Madoff Victims

  Infuriated investors who lost massive funds due to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme may receive some of their money back. As Randall Pinkston reports, the IRS has issued new guidelines for fraud victims.

  Videos | Mar 17, 2009