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States and localities owe far, far more than their citizens know. Maria Pappas, the treasurer of Cook County, Illinois, got tired of being asked why local taxes kept rising. Betting that the answer involved the debt that state and local governments...

Retire With a Plan Are you prepared for a 30- or 40-year retirement? Whether or not you choose to work with a financial professional, it is imperative that you retire with a plan. The Social Security Administration estimates that the average 65-year...

One in three Americans has $0 saved for retirement, found a recent GOBankingRates.com survey. There are various reasons why many Americans haven't made saving for a retirement a priority — "I have too many financial obligations" or "I don't make enough...

AP Images This article is part of our series: Delivering equitable growth: strategies for the next Administration. About the author: Jesse Rothstein is a professor of public policy and economics and Director of the Institute for Research on Labor and...

Saving for retirement is all about keeping as much of your money as feasibly possible. That means protecting it from being whittled away slowly by fees, penalties, and taxes. It is that last one that most of us have the toughest time avoiding. Yet,...