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The Motley Fool February 11, 2010 Dan Caplinger	The First Place to Put Your Money Now Employer-sponsored retirement plans, one way you can assure yourself of a big gain right out of the gates, are back -- and if you can, you should make sure you take advantage of it.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2010 Dan Caplinger	Are These Companies Stiffing Their Workers? Recovering companies are slow to restore benefits. It's unfortunate that even after seeing their stock rise and their financial condition improve dramatically, some employers aren't doing more to support their workers in their efforts to save for retirement.
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The Motley Fool February 23, 2009 Dan Caplinger	Is Your 401(k) a Ponzi Scheme? While 401(k) plans definitely have their flaws, the idea that they're a complete ripoff for investors is a huge exaggeration.
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The Motley Fool December 13, 2004 Rich Smith	IBM Enters 21st Century IBM is now offering a 401(k) instead of a pension plan. Employees in the 21st century can no longer afford to trust their employers to keep promises about pensions to come. They need to "self-insure" to take control of their financial security.
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Financial Planning January 1, 2006 Lawson & Bloom	A Hybrid Future Financial advisers should learn how the new DB(k) plan could make retirement offerings easier and more affordable for small-business owners.
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