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Maximizing retirement investment returns

Managing your retirement savings to maximize investment returns has perhaps never been as challenging as it is today. CD, money market and savings account interest rates remain at record lows, leaving retirees struggling to earn much income from these traditional investments.

Caution: Objects in Your Retirement Portfolio May Be Smaller Than They Appear

Don't forget about taxes when assessing the viability of your savings and withdrawal rate.

On the Homestretch to Your Retirement

As workers sprint toward their retirement goals, many overlook a big obstacle: a yawning gap in their savings.

Julie Jason: Cash in on savings bonds that don't earn interest

If you received U.S. savings bonds as gifts when you were a child, when was the last time you checked on them? A lot of savings bonds in people's hands -- billions of dollars worth -- no longer earn interest.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

Want to save a thousand dollars without leaving the house? It's possible with these quick, easy tips on everything from credit cards to audio books. Click the headings below to jump to savings