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Retirement
Before you contribute one dime to a no-match, high-fee 401(k) plan, you may want to consider putting your money into a Roth IRA instead. Here's why... read more
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- IRA Freefall: Cash Out or Hold Pat?
- Social Security False Alarm
- The Best New Features of a Rich 401(k)
- 5 Tips to Frugal Travel in Retirement
- The Best Investments for Your IRA
Top Stories
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Expert Opinion
The ABCs of IRAs
By Anya KamenetzMany young workers don't have access to a 401(k) plan. That's why it's crucial that they know the basics of the IRA.
- Don't Wait to Invest in Your Futureby Anya Kamenetz
- Ailing Economy Could Be a Blast from the Pastby Laura Rowley
- Get More for (and From) Your Money in Tough Timesby Suze Orman
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Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.74% 5.78% 15 Year Fixed 5.32% 5.36% 1 Year ARM 5.83% 5.91% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.00% 7.08% 5/1 ARM 5.14% 5.31% 3/1 ARM 5.07% 5.29% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.42% 7.41% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.27% 7.26% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.51% 7.50% $30K HELOC 5.01% 5.04% $50K HELOC 4.17% 4.17% $75K HELOC 4.16% 4.16% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.66% 6.66% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.79% 6.79% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.78% 6.56% 72 Month New Car Loan 7.10% 7.11% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.16% 7.19% 48 Month Used Car Loan 7.05% 7.08% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
Top 5 Questions & Answers
Ask a financial question and get answers from real people on Yahoo! Answers.
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Asked by jochadwilly
- When its time for me to retire, can i collect social security in addition to my 401k savings?
- What is the pro and con to using an Annuity as a retirement tool vs a Traditional or Roth IRA?
- Do you think there should be a mandatory retirement age? If so, should it vary by profession?
- Can I roll two 401(k)s into a single rollover IRA?
