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Retirement Calculator — Free Calculators for 401K, Roth IRA, Savings and More

Savings Corner

While some retirees find their budget shrinks during retirement, others say that they spend more on leisure activities and travel, at least in the early years. An IRA, or individual retirement account, is a tax-advantaged account that savers open on their own through a bank, credit union or brokerage.

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What Makes a Saver?

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A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? Debt Guru presents Actively Avoiding Debt posted at Debt Free Blog , saying, “Find out how you can actively avoid debt by not having a wish list or items that you want to buy next.” Can you blame them?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. It just goes to show you that a difference can be made.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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When he called the company up, they said that the card wasnt activated and wouldnt be activated until he called in and deposited money on the card. One of those prepaid debit card companies apparently sent him a debit card that he never remembered applying for. But its the hacks you dont hear about that can get you. .”

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