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The Early Tax Deadline You Can't Afford to Miss

For a select group of retirement savers, there's a deadline looming -- and missing it could cost you a huge amount of money.

Year-End Review: Five 401(k) Must-Dos Before 2013

The end of the year is fast approaching, so you've only got a few days left to make changes to your 401(k) for 2012. These five tips will help you make the most of that limited time, and put you on track in your efforts to make your golden years as comfortable as possible.

Retirees: Don't Miss Deadline for Required IRA, 401(k) Distributions

Smart retirees have done everything they could lately to stretch their retirement accounts, but taking too little out of them will get you into big trouble with the IRS. Fail to withdraw your full required minimum distribution, and the penalty you pay to the tax man will be severe.