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I'm 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security - but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

I’m 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security – but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

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Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m 56 and work for a state university, so I will have a state retirement plan. Previously, I worked full time and contributed to social security for 20 years. I still work part-time and contribute to social security. I plan to retire in six years when I turn 62, and recently started …

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From chicken wings to used cars, inflation is starting to ease its grip

From chicken wings to used cars, inflation is starting to ease its grip

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Comment this story Comment The price of gasoline is dropping like a rock. Chicken wings are suddenly a big deal. And retailers drowning in excess inventory are looking to make a deal. After more than a year of high inflation, many consumers are finally starting to take a breather. Even apartment rents and car prices, …

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Consumers are starting to act as if recession is imminent

Consumers are starting to act as if recession is imminent

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Text size Consumer dissatisfaction is worse among households earning less than $50,000 a year, writes Dana M. Peterson. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images About the Author: Dana M. Peterson is chief economist at the Conference Board. Consumers sense that a recession is imminent and are beginning to behave accordingly. They become more and more unhappy by …

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China is starting to really regret its friendship with Russia

China is starting to really regret its friendship with Russia

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“The biggest surprise for China was that Russia totally misjudged its own power. We thought that Russia would win a war very quickly,” the Chinese expert explained with regret, a few weeks after the invasion. This was not the official line, which was then in the phase of intense attempts to persuade the global public …

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For retirement income purposes, it might be a good idea to figure out how much you and your partner will need assuming you live to age 90. How does this compare to the expected annual income from all your retirement plans? Don't forget to add inflation, both to your Social Security benefits and to the cost of living.

What to do if you’re late starting to save for retirement: follow these steps

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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and haven’t saved a dime for your retirement, don’t panic. There’s still time to build a little nest egg, but you have to hurry and be realistic, experts say. First you need to take a look at what you have and what you need, create a plan and …

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Chicken prices are finally starting to come down. You can thank busy roosters | CNN Business

Chicken prices are finally starting to come down. You can thank busy roosters | CNN Business

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New York CNN Business — Over the past year, while some meat prices have fallen, chicken prices have remained stubbornly high. High demand, supply issues and even breeding issues with underperforming roosters kept the pressure on. The supply shortage has even prompted some restaurants, like Wingstop, to experiment with less popular items like thighs. But …

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7 misconceptions about starting your own business

7 misconceptions about starting your own business

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding things you can do. The process has its challenges, but it’s important not to let misconceptions about them keep you from trying. In this article, we’ll go over seven common misconceptions about starting a business. …

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