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Retire right May 1, 2007

Q. How do I know whether I have the right retirement plan to meet my objectives? How do I evaluate my plan?

Battling retirement fees Apr 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

Q. How will inflation and taxes affect my cash needs during retirement?

Budgeting for retirement Mar 1, 2007 By: Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP

I'm looking to retire in a couple of years. How long would $600,000 last me if I withdrew $31,000 annually?

Where's my vacation? Mar 1, 2007 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

I'm an associate who's paid on production only. Does this system discourage me from taking unpaid vacation days? Do I really even have any vacation time?

Job search deductions Feb 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

If you're on the hunt for a new job, don't forget about the tax deductions you may be eligible for.

What are my options for saving for retirement?

I've been with the same clinic for seven years. There's a lot of turnover, and my boss hires new graduates. Depending on my day, I'm stuck playing teacher with up to three new veterinarians. My boss isn't around much and says I'm not pulling my weight given what I'm being paid. How can I explain the situation to him?

Maintaining some semblance of your current lifestyle in retirement doesn't have to be a "pie in the sky" idea—if you plan ahead. (Hey, 30-somethings: We're talking to you!)