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As we finish up the last of the holiday cookies, it is time to reform our bad habits for the New Year. Many resolutions this year will undoubtedly involve getting personal finances in order. Over the weekend, I spoke with WTOP in Washington about New Year's resolutions for retirement. Here is a look at some ideas to get your 401(k) and IRA balances back up to where they were a year ago.

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