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A new infographic reveals the numbers behind 401(k) plans — and some of them are surprising. Read more
The creator of the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals says the next five years could determine whether his rule will remain valid. Read more
To get an idea of what's in store for an employee unprepared for a high-deductible health plan, one need look no further than the mortgage meltdown a few years ago. Read more
Stock-fund managers are off to a great start this year, but it's not necessarily because of anything they're doing. Read more
A provision in the health care bill meant to send $200 million in Medicaid supplements turns into a $4.3 billion error in Louisiana's favor. Read more
Financial advisors are leaving the industry faster than they can be replaced, which has forced firms to get a little creative in how they go about replenishing the stock. Read more
If income inequality is such a bad thing, then why isn't anyone doing anything about it? Well, no one really knows what causes it. Read more