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Useful Links Related to Investing for Retirement
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At AARP:

Should you withdraw your 401(k) cash and run, or should you find a better way to pull money from your account? http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/

AARP's online retirement calculator: Are you saving enough? What can you change? This calculator gives a detailed outline of factors to consider. http://partners.financenter.com/aarp/
At the U.S. Social Security Administration:

Estimate the amount of your social security checks. http://www.ssa.gov/planners/
Private Organizations' Sites

Estimate how much you should invest now to reach your investment goals: http://www.bankrate.com/

Estimate how much you'll need to save by the time you retire: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/

Estimate your post-retirement cost of living, the effects of inflation, and how much you can invest tax-free: http://www.principal.com/calculators/

Set savings goals and calculate investments' future value http://www.tcalc.com/

Get a free retirement kit from American Express Financial Advisors: http://finance.americanexpress.com

Set savings goals and choose investments: http://flagship.vanguard.com/

How much should you save? Can you retire early? http://www.university.smartmoney.com/

Charles Schwab's investment planner: http://www.schwab.com/

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