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Audio: The End of Social Security

June 24, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Over the weekend, I spoke with WTOP in Washington about my recent story on how to prepare for the end of Social Security. One idea: Save more now, on your own.

The End of Social Security

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, is the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back. Send her your personal finance questions.


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