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In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers more questions about the use of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) in end-of-year tax planning.

If you recently changed jobs, you probably faced the question of what to do with your old retirement account. Rolling over an old 401(k) into a new employer’s plan seems like the easiest and safest move—but what if it wasn’t the best financial choice? Many workers make this decision quickly,…

Gen X still has time to grow wealth. Discover smart investment moves with just $1,000 -- from IRAs to REITs -- that can boost your retirement savings now.

Think you can’t save for retirement on an hourly wage? These 4 smart strategies prove it’s possible to build a solid nest egg—starting now.

Conventional wisdom dictates that you save in a 401(k) now and pay taxes later, but turning that rule on its head could leave you far better off. A financial planner explains why.

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

Today’s politicians need to learn that she is not the answer to contemporary problems, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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The series follows members of the IRA and spans four decades.