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7 Places to Find Support for the Retirement Transition 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Take a moment to reflect back on a few of the major transitions in your life. These are events like graduating from college, getting married or having your first child. Now, think about the different ingredients that were in place to help you get through those times. Here's the question: What was th How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) account allows you to take advantage of tax breaks, employer contributions, investment growth and automatic saving. But you also need to take care to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties. Here's how to help your 401(k) account grow faster in 2017.Qualify for tax breaks. Y How to Invest in Rapidly Growing Tech Companies 11/20/2016 07:00pm • When Pandora Media (ticker: P) sought seed money from venture capitalists in its early stages, Tim Westergren, a record producer and composer, met with firm Garage Technology Ventures, a Los Altos, California, venture capital firm. Although music wasn't the firm expertise, Pandora was unique enough 5 Tips for People Who Will Retire in 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • Retirement is a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees also need to sign up for Social Security and Medicare at the appropriate ages. Here are some of the important decisions you need to make in the year you retire. Consider rolling over your 401(k). You c How to Prepare for a Roth Recharacterization 11/20/2016 07:00pm • If you've been thinking about converting your traditional individual retirement account into a tax-free Roth, get a move on: to count in the 2016 tax year, the process -- a simple instruction to your fund company, bank or brokerage -- must be done before Jan. 1. And it's worth remembering that the Medicare Premiums Increase for Some Retirees 11/17/2016 07:00pm • Retirees don't all pay the same Medicare Part B premium. While most Medicare beneficiaries will experience a modest premium increase next year, a few specific groups of seniors will have to pay much higher premiums. Here's a look at how much retirees will need to pay for Medicare Part B in 2017. E Retirement Planning: Did Our Grandparents Have It Better? 11/17/2016 07:00pm • Mobile technology and digital innovation have simplified many aspects of modern life, with things like grocery shopping, vacation planning, and even banking and investing now managed directly from a smartphone or desktop -- no travel, phone call or human interaction necessary. But when it comes to 26 Tips for Enjoying Retirement on a Reduced Income 11/16/2016 07:00pm • For many retirees, having enough money to enjoy a satisfying retirement is a major concern. Fortunately, enjoying a happy and fulfilling retirement does not necessarily require spending a lot of money. Here are 26 steps you can take in your day-to-day life to reduce or eliminate expenses that won't 7 Financial Accounts to Be Thankful For 11/16/2016 07:00pm • Before the holiday hustle and bustle goes into high gear, families across the country will sit down together for a Thanksgiving meal and reflect on what makes them grateful. Family, friends and good health may be the first things that come to mind when counting your blessings, but there are other th 7 Sanity Savers to Survive Thanksgiving Travel 11/16/2016 07:00pm • Slow-moving airport security lines. Squeezing through cramped airport terminals. Settling sibling shouting matches in the back seat while stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It's no secret that crowds, prices and stress levels soar during the hectic travel period, testing the patience of even the mo Snapchat Owner Files for IPO, Report Says 11/15/2016 07:00pm • Snap Inc., the parent company of popular social media app Snapchat, confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could be valued at as high as $25 billion, reports The Wall Street Journal. According to Wall Street Journal sources, the company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commi How to Pay for Nursing Home Costs 11/15/2016 07:00pm • Odds are high that someone in your family will need a nursing home sooner or later. More than two-thirds of people over age 65 will require some type of long-term care services during their lifetime, and over 45 percent of people will need a period of care in a nursing home, according to the Center 4 Cornerstones of Retirement Planning 11/15/2016 07:00pm • On average, 60-year-old Americans can expect to live another 20 or 25 years, depending on their gender and other variables. And most baby boomers can also count on a couple of extra years free of disease and disability compared to 60-year-olds of just 15 years ago due to improved medical treatments How to Create a Financial Plan for Life 11/15/2016 07:00pm • When you set out on a long journey -- especially if you're going somewhere you've never been -- creating a plan is one of the most important things you can do to get organized and feel confident about reaching your destination. Planning for your future retirement shouldn't be any different as it re 3 Top Choices for Cool Weather Retirement Living 11/14/2016 07:00pm • The first retire-overseas choices to come to mind are typically in warm-weather beach locations. However, retiring to a new country does not have to be about sun, sand and sea. Not everyone enjoys hot weather or humidity, and not everyone wants to live near a beach. This is not a problem because th