Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 7:00PM ET - U.S. Markets Closed.
Retirement
Retirement is the perfect time to rediscover your inner ski bum, cheer on your favorite hockey team, or simply enjoy the amenities that come with these cold-weather paradises... read more
- Strategies to Stretch Your Retirement Savings
- Pros and Cons of Taking an IRA Loss
- 5 Last-Minute Retirement Tips
- 5 Ways Deflation Can Benefit Retirees
- A 401(k) Cheat Sheet for All Age Groups
- How to Find a Retirement-Friendly State
- If You Must Raid Your Nest Egg, Heed These Tips
- 7 Ways to Retire in a Recession
- Time for a Year-End 401(k) Checkup
- The Dangers of Retiring Early
Top Stories
- Social Security unveils new online applicationAP - Today, Tue, Jan 6, 2009
- Flee, or stay the financial course?Bankrate.com - Today, Tue, Jan 6, 2009
- Take control: Understanding investing feesAP - Mon, Jan 5, 2009
- Washington Post managing editor stepping downAP - Mon, Jan 5, 2009
Most Popular Articles
- LyondellBasell U.S. units file for bankruptcyReuters - Tue, Jan 6 - 6:43pm ET
- CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: NovaGold Announces Increase in Financing to US$75 MillionMarketwire - Tue, Jan 6 - 6:18pm ET
- Alcoa to slash jobs and sell 4 unitsReuters - Tue, Jan 6 - 6:12pm ET
- KBR Announces 2009 Earnings Guidance and Share Repurchase ProgramBusiness Wire - Tue, Jan 6 - 6:07pm ET
Expert Opinion
Feds Finally Take on Financial Predators
By Laura RowleyA financial products safety commission would promote the welfare of smart borrowers, good lenders, and the U.S. economy.
- Double Bind: Savers on the Hook for Squanderersby Laura Rowley
- Bailout Fallout: How to Cope with the Financial Crisisby Laura Rowley
- Dusting Off the Rules of Financial Responsibilityby Suze Orman
More on Personal Finance
- Bear Spray For Your 401(k)Investopedia –Mon, Jan 5 - 6:17pm ETWatch video
-
4 Ways to Fix Your RetirementMoney Talks –Mon, Dec 29 - 6:00am ETWatch video
- 11 Things You May Not Know About Your IRAInvestopedia –Thu, Dec 18 - 4:56pm ETWatch video
- You CAN Retire In A RecessionInvestopedia –Thu, Dec 18 - 2:06pm ETWatch video
- 4 Unusual Ways To Boost Social Security BenefitsInvestopedia –Fri, Dec 12 - 2:27pm ETWatch video
- Creating A Tax-Deductible Canadian MortgageInvestopedia –Fri, Dec 12 - 1:05pm ETWatch video
- In Retirement, Snowbirds Leave Cold Weather BehindInvestopedia –Mon, Dec 8 - 6:03pm ETWatch video
- Should You Put Your Faith In A Trust?Investopedia –Mon, Dec 1 - 5:29pm ETWatch video
Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
-
Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.33% 5.22% 15 Year Fixed 4.97% 5.05% 1 Year ARM 5.65% 5.63% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.05% 6.85% 5/1 ARM 5.86% 5.84% 3/1 ARM 5.73% 5.70% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.25% 8.29% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.10% 8.17% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.09% 8.17% $30K HELOC 4.76% 4.93% $50K HELOC 4.44% 4.68% $75K HELOC 4.44% 4.67% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.68% 6.70% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.73% 6.74% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.76% 6.77% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.08% 7.08% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.99% 6.96% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer Credit Cards 10.46% 9.87% Low Interest Credit Cards 11.50% 11.15% Instant Approval Credit Cards 11.63% 11.86% Reward Credit Cards 12.06% 11.82% Credit Cards For Bad Credit 12.15% 12.15% Airline Credit Cards 12.33% 12.45% Source: CreditCards.com
Top 5 Questions & Answers
Ask a financial question and get answers from real people on Yahoo! Answers.
-
1
Asked by jochadwilly
-
2When its time for me to retire, can i collect social security in addition to my 401k savings?
-
3What is the pro and con to using an Annuity as a retirement tool vs a Traditional or Roth IRA?
-
4Do you think there should be a mandatory retirement age? If so, should it vary by profession?
-
5Can I roll two 401(k)s into a single rollover IRA?
More from Yahoo! Sources
Sponsored Links
- See How I Make 5k A Week
- I Started My Business For Only $2 I Started Making My First Week.
- www.DavidsCreditStory.com
- MyFinancialSoftware.com
- Looking to do a personal or family budget? Software includes budgeting spreadsheets to manage your money, software for tracking your expenses and financial statements for businesses.
- www.myfinancialsoftware.com
- Financial Management
- Interpret Financial information: Cornell Online Certificate Program.
- www.ecornell.com
- Personal Finance Software
- MS Excel based personal finance software. Comprehensive, but easy to use. Download now.
- www.simpleplanning.net
- Read Kiplinger's Personal Finance Online
- MyWire.com offers thousands of magazine articles from brands you trust like Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Forbes, BusinessWeek and more. Your first 30 days free.
- www.MyWire.com
- MyBusinessKit.com
- Looking to track your personal finances? Software for budgeting, personal financial statement, retirement planning, and financial statements for businesses. Instant downloads.
- www.mybusinesskit.com
Historical chart data and daily updates provided by Commodity Systems, Inc. (CSI). International historical chart data and daily updates provided by Morningstar, Inc. Fundamental company data provided by Capital IQ. Quotes and other information supplied by independent providers identified on the Yahoo! Finance partner page. Quotes are updated automatically, but will be turned off after 25 minutes of inactivity. Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes. Real-Time continuous streaming quotes are available through our premium service. You may turn streaming quotes on or off. All information provided "as is" for informational purposes only, not intended for trading purposes or advice. Neither Yahoo! nor any of independent providers is liable for any informational errors, incompleteness, or delays, or for any actions taken in reliance on information contained herein. By accessing the Yahoo! site, you agree not to redistribute the information found therein.
Yahoo! Answers is provided for informational purposes only, and no Q&A is intended for trading or investing purposes. Yahoo! shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any Q&A information, and shall not be responsible or liable for any trading or investment decisions based on such information. View Complete Answers Disclaimer.