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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

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The Best Jobs for Retirees If you're looking to stay active, engaged -- and paid -- in your golden years, you may want to check out these jobs. Read more...
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Start an Encore Career You don't have to bow out of the game just because you've hit retirement age. Find out why so many people are tackling a new career in their golden years. Starting the Business of Your Dreams If you're considering entrepreneurship in retirement, you're not alone -- 20% of the over-50 workforce is self-employed. Here's how to improve your chances for success. Nonprofits Compete for Retirees Older adults eager to volunteer have their pick of a growing number of innovative new options. Heading Back to College Around the country, baby boomers are streaming back to school -- and universities are doing more than ever to attract them. Post-Retirement Job Hunting When searching for a new job, do mature job applicants face an uphill battle -- or do they have the upper hand? Get tips here on how to use your strengths to your advantage. Seven Tips for Retiree Entrepreneurs Starting a business at any age requires some serious thought and planning. Here's a checklist of things to consider. And Now for That Dream Job Ready to turn your hobby into a business? Heed the advice of retirees who did it. Balancing Work and Life: Boomers Underestimate Stress Many are finding that the demands of entrepreneurship don't exactly mesh with the "golden years" of retirement.
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Your Second Career More and more people are making midlife career changes. Get advice on how to script your own second act. Retiring to a College Town From cultural events and reduced-cost classes to sporting events and more, these places have plenty to offer retirees.
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Rates

See today's average rates across the country.

• Mortgage

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  30 Year Fixed	6.25%	6.27%
  15 Year Fixed	5.77%	5.84%
  1 Year ARM	6.14%	6.13%
  30 Year Fixed Jumbo	7.30%	7.38%
  5/1 ARM	5.58%	5.70%
  3/1 ARM	5.44%	5.57%

  Source: Bankrate
• Home Equity

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  $30K Home Equity Loan	7.64%	7.61%
  $50K Home Equity Loan	7.42%	7.40%
  $75K Home Equity Loan	7.69%	7.68%
  $30K HELOC	4.67%	4.66%
  $50K HELOC	4.38%	4.38%
  $75K HELOC	4.37%	4.37%

  Source: Bankrate
• Savings

  Savings Type	Today	Last Week
  6 month CD	2.99%	2.92%
  1 year CD	3.37%	3.28%
  3 year CD	3.67%	3.58%
  MMA	2.39%	2.38%
  $10K MMA	2.56%	2.54%
  $25K MMA	2.90%	2.89%

  Source: Bankrate
• Auto

  Loan Type	Today	Last Week
  36 Month New Car Loan	6.80%	6.80%
  48 Month New Car Loan	6.84%	6.83%
  60 Month New Car Loan	6.49%	6.48%
  72 Month New Car Loan	6.32%	6.32%
  36 Month Used Car Loan	7.14%	7.14%
  48 Month Used Car Loan	6.84%	6.83%

  Source: Bankrate
• Credit Cards

  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

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