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Don't wait until it's too late. Start saving for a layoff now in a high-yield savings account. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the ...

If you don't have savings for retirement by 50, it's time to start making changes. That could mean reducing spending and prioritizing IRA or 401(k) contributions. Working longer may be something to ...

With people living longer, rising costs and an unpredictable future, waiting to nail down your retirement plan could mean scrambling later to catch up. Whether you’re not yet 45 and just starting to ...

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