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7 Retirement Planning Myths Debunked

No matter how many years you are from calling it quits, it’s essential to have some kind of plan in mind for financing retirement. The days of counting on Uncle Sam and a company pension to carry you through old age are long gone. We’re living increasingly in a “yoyo” economy — short for “you’re on your own.”
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Believing tax myths can be a costly mistake

Filing your taxes can be confusing. Even though it’s an annual ritual, there’s so much bad information out there that you can easily be led astray. Add a few myths to your adjusted gross income, and you can find yourself facing an unexpected bill — or worse, shortchange your own refund. Read More

Tax myth: The ‘death tax’ will get you in the end

MYTH: Without careful planning before you die, your heirs will have to fork over a big part of their inheritance to cover the “death tax.” Read More

3 experts debunk mutual fund investing myths

BOSTON (AP) — Whether you follow Wall Street or not, odds are you’re a mutual fund investor. Mutual funds are the foundation of 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts. Yet many investors lack the patience to learn the finer points … Read More