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Learn to Invest Money: Protect Your Stocks During Turbulent Times, Part II (May 18, 2006)

This is a special article in response to the global market’s recent correction.
In the U.S., the Dow is down 4% , the Nasdaq about 6%, and the S&P 500 about 5% in a week. European stocks posted their biggest drop since May 2003, and the FTSE 100 in the UK had its biggest 2 day […]

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IRA Planning Mistakes

1. Taking the wrong Required Minimum distribution.
With the new rules finalized in 2002, many people are withdrawing too much, but if you’re not taking enough, you may be subject to a 50% penalty tax.
2. Not taking advantage of the stretch distribution option.
The “Stretch IRA” is a way for non spousal […]

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