Benefit
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Opinion
Want to fix Social Security? The Well-Off Must Accept Smaller Checks.
Eleven years. That’s all that’s left until the combined Social Security accounts — the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund…
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Finance
A New Perk for Some Student Loan Borrowers: A 401(k) Match
Student loan borrowers who are lucky enough to have access to a 401(k)-type plan, but are too stretched to save…
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Finance
Difficult Choices for Some Long-Term Care Policyholders
After a settlement of a lawsuit, Genworth, the biggest holder of the policies, said customers could get reduced benefits or…
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Finance
The Pension: That Rare Retirement Benefit Gets a Fresh Look
As the downsides of 401(k)-style plans become apparent, workers and some companies, including IBM, are showing new interest in defined…
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Finance
How to Protect Your Retirement From Nagging Inflation
Social Security’s cost of living adjustment, coming next week, helps retirees keep up with their bills, but there are other…