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A nest egg for early retirement8:19am:  Saving early and often is the single most important thing you can do, says Money Magazine's Walter Updegrave. (more)
Dec 18: It may be painful to watch your 401k value plummet when the market takes a hit, but don't press the panic button.  (more)
Dec 14: Instead of panicking and dumping stock funds in a downturn, be cool and rethink your strategy, says Money Magazine's Walter Updegrave. (more)
Dec 11: Investing always comes with risk. Just make sure it's the right kind of risk, says Money Magazine's Walter Updegrave. (more)
All cashed up and ready to growOne reader is sitting on a tidy sum but wants to see it grow. Our expert give a 3-step guide to shape his portfolio. (more)
Facing an abundance of financial advice out there, one puzzled young saver asks our expert how to simplify things. (more)
A retired reader asks if money left over for heirs makes the lump sum preferable. (more)
The basics on key accounts, and the right investments for them. (more)
Even a modest retirement portfolio offers the money you need if you rely on this simple strategy. (more)
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The last 401(k) guide you'll ever needDon't worry about picking hot stocks and funds or brilliant market forecasting. Money Magazine's Penelope Wang offers the only five rules that matter. (more)
Money 70: Best fundsMoney Magazine looks for funds that charge low fees, stick to an investing style and put shareholder interests first. (more)
Tell us how much you have, how long you will save and at what rate, and find out what your nest egg will grow to. (more)
See how savings rates and investment returns affect when your nest egg hits 7 figures. (more)
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