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How can you protect yourself if you lose your job?

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Watch this American Public Media "Marketplace" video to learn more about what happens if you lose your job. For houses, the mantra is location, location, location. For job security, the mantra is networking, networking, networking.

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How can you protect yourself if you lose your job? (2:31)

Watch this American Public Media "Marketplace" video to learn more about what happens if you lose your job. For houses, the mantra is location, location, location. For job security, the mantra is networking, networking, networking.

What is the best way to retire comfortably? (2:37)

Watch this American Public Media "Marketplace" video to learn more about safe ways to retire. Make sure your portfolio is well diversified. Start early and learn about TIPS. Watch this video for all the details.

Tips for Retirement Saving (4:02)

Watch this video about retirement on HowStuffWorks. Saving for retirement can be a huge challenge and a new survey finds approximately 15 million working Americans aged 45 and over have taken on an unexpected financial burden by supporting their own... More »

Saving is Smart (1:56)

Watch this Medialink video to see why saving is smart. According to the 2008 AXA Retirement Scope Survey, turning 40 is the number one life trigger for most to start saving, but that may be too little, too late. Learn how to save smart and early.

Maximize Your Retirement Savings (2:30)

Watch this video about how 401k accounts work on HowStuffWorks. Did you know according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 60 percent of American workers are saving for retirement - and fewer than 40 percent have an IRA?... More »

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