Shrinking nest eggs: How the ailing economy affects yours (USA Today)

Story date: 2008-05-16 12:37:49
Added on: 2008-05-16 16:00:18

Millions of Americans are counting on her 401(k) and her home equity to pay for retirement. But market and home equity returns have taken hits forcing many to fear they will have less and work longer than planned.


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