The 4% rule is based on a common retirement investment mix -- a 50/50 split between stocks and bonds. This asset mix is ...

The saver’s tax credit helps people who earn modest incomes save more for retirement. Learn whether you qualify for it and the advantages it can provide.

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First, 529 plan contributions are generally deductible on state tax returns if you live in a state that has an income tax.