Getting back on the retirement horse

Jason and Patty Simkins, both 40, have saved next to nothing for retirement in the past year. They were rattled by the rocky market, which caused the value of their portfolio to tumble 40% at its low point

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Getting back on the retirement horse

Bear Stearns hedgie was on meds

In a bit of pre-trial drama, federal prosecutors recently placed the digital diary of Matthew Tannin into the public record. In it, the Bear Stearns hedge fund manager fretted about becoming addicted to sleeping pills some six months before the funds he co-managed blew up in the summer of 2007.

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Foreclosure blight: The cleanup crawls along

A controversial $3.9 billion federal program aimed at saving neighborhoods blighted by foreclosure is hitting hurdles that could threaten its effectiveness.

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Foreclosure blight: The cleanup crawls along

Strategies for a slow-go market

Chances are, your 401(k) is looking a lot healthier these days, now that stocks have soared more than 40% in just the past six months.

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5 lessons from the crash

Even one year later, the speed with which America’s financial system unraveled last September still boggles the mind.

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In search of higher returns

Question: I’m 58 and have $30,000 sitting in an online savings account earning around 2% annually. Is there some way I can get a better return on this money? I want to use some of it within the next five years or so for travel.

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Leaving your job? Don’t forget your 401(k)

Question: I’m in my 30’s and have a 401(k) from a previous job, 75% of which is invested in a variety of stock portfolios. Although my stock holdings have recovered a bit recently, I’m still down about $7,000 from my peak balance

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