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7 Unique, Boutique ETFs 05/19/2015 08:00pm • Exchange-traded funds have exploded into public consciousness with a popularity to match mutual funds, so it's easy to think that a cursory look makes you a near expert. There isn't much to the basics: These securities track a commodity, asset group (such as an index fund) or index (such as the Stan 4 Ways to Improve Your Finances in Retirement 05/19/2015 08:00pm • It takes years of consistent saving and prudent investment decisions to amass enough money to retire comfortably. And the need to effectively manage your money doesn't stop when you leave your job. You must continue to make sound financial decisions in retirement to help your money last the rest of How to Plan for Semi-Retirement 05/18/2015 08:00pm • Tell your friends or family that you're semi-retired, and you may receive a look of pity or envy. After all, semi-retirement can describe a period of your life in which you're retired but are still working because you want to. Or you might be semi-retired because you need to work, although not as m Don't Be Scared of Retirement 05/17/2015 08:00pm • I'm not saying you shouldn't live within your means and save for retirement. For that matter, you should probably exercise and eat your vegetables, too. But sometimes you have to stand back, gain some perspective and ignore all the anxious advice you get about retirement. Scaremongering often comes Falling Slowly: Predictions for 'Mad Men' finale 05/14/2015 07:57am • WASHINGTON - Our eight-year TV bender is at its end. And as we take our final swig of "Mad Men" on Sunday, the farewell toast is bittersweet. We've cherished every last drop of our beloved cocktail, certain that it will go down smoothly as one of history's best TV dramas. And yet, there's Saving Strategies for People Between Age 55 and Retirement 05/13/2015 08:00pm • Retirement may look far away, but those who are closing in on it can tell you that it comes faster than you think. What you do in the last 10 years before you retire can make an enormous difference in how comfortable your retirement years will be. "From 55 to 65, you've got time to really make a d How Retirees Can Hit the Income 'Sweet Spot' 05/13/2015 08:00pm • Withdrawing funds from your portfolio is not the only way to capture income. It's possible, financial advisors say, to construct an income stream from mutual funds that include dividend-producing stocks. Combine that with some bond funds and maybe an offbeat product or two that throws off passive i Creating a Vision for Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • What is your motivation to retire? At some point, many people begin to dread going to work. A job they used to love is a job they now despise. Reasons may include the market, the economy, new regulations or stock holder expectations. Many companies do not treat their employees as well as they used t How Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust in Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • "Take a deep breath." "It's never too late." "Get some professional help." While those snippets are indeed culled from experts, they're not therapists -- though you might need one while facing the panicky prospect of a bone-dry retirement account. If you're a baby boomer on the cusp of retirement, Enjoy a Low-Cost Retirement in Southeast Asia 05/11/2015 08:00pm • Latin America is attracting big and growing numbers of American retirees looking for low-cost retirement options. But the world's most inexpensive places to retire well are in Southeast Asia. Asia is much farther away and is generally considered a much more exotic lifestyle choice than retirement 10 Ways to Give Your Finances a Facelift 05/11/2015 08:00pm • If you find yourself struggling to get on top of your bills or slowly adding to your mound of debt each month, then it might be time for an intervention. These 10 ideas will help you proactively take control of your money so you feel like you're making steady progress toward greater financial securi Why You Need a Family Financial Record 05/11/2015 08:00pm • No one likes to think about a serious health scare or death, but creating a complete financial record can be an essential tool that helps family members navigate through a difficult time. A family financial record is a compilation of important documents and accounts, ranging from retirement and in Even governor's family can be susceptible to cyberattacks 05/06/2015 01:57pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he received a letter alerting him that the social security numbers of two of his five children were exposed in a recent data breach. On Wednesday, McAuliffe used the letter as an example of the importance of data security and other protections aft What Millennials Are Looking for in a City 05/06/2015 11:30am • The millennial generation is a diverse bunch, but there are a few common threads that tie them together. Millennials often value experiences and look at their lives in a different way than previous generations did -- and they're certainly not afraid to shake things up. In fact, according to a recent 9 Tips for College Seniors Looking for That First Job 05/05/2015 08:00pm • Sure, it's tough to get a job today, especially as a new college graduate. You invested a lot of money and incurred a bunch of debt to make yourself look employable. Although the odds may seem stacked against you without any real work experience, you do have assets employers are seeking: a fresh p