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If you work in the private sector, forget about getting a monthly check from your former employer in retirement. While 40 percent of private-sector workers received a traditional pension in 1975, that number declined to 17 percent by 2006. More employers freeze their pensions every year and replace them with 401(k)’s.
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Why do some people live long, healthy, and happy lives, while others struggle with dementia, heart disease, and depression? Learn how to protect yourself from those outcomes based on the latest research on health, longevity, happiness, and finances in the U.S. News ebook.
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