LYNN ASINOF
Recent Stories By LYNN ASINOF:
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Social Security: Smart Ways to Max Out Your BenefitsSeptember 16, 2010
It’s commonplace to dismiss Social Security as a fairly straightforward retirement benefit. But making that assumption can be costly. While payments vary according to earning history and how long you...
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Rising College Costs Force Families to Deplete SavingsAugust 11, 2010
Faced with rising college costs and a struggling economy, families are paying for college by digging deeper, borrowing more and tightening their belts, according to a new study released Tuesday. “How...
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Student Debt: Heavier Burdens, Narrower Career ChoicesJuly 30, 2010
How do you pay off $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 of school debt? That’s a question many college graduates are facing these days. The answer often depends on the job market in general, career choices,...
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Roth IRAs: Do the Math Before Deciding to ConvertJuly 2, 2010
Should I or shouldn’t I? That’s a question many Americans are facing as they ponder whether to convert their traditional individual retirement accounts to a Roth IRA. The reason for the all this IRA...
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Retirement: Different Ways to Build Your Nest EggJuly 2, 2010
Boomers May Go Bust As 401(K)S Fall Short In RetirementAs the first generation of workers brought up on 401(k)s is nearing retirement, it’s clear that so far, at least, the experiment is a...